2007-03-24 13:34:37 · 3 answers · asked by mcb3617 1 in Cars & Transportation ➔ Car Makes ➔ Jeep
Lowering the pressure increases the size of the tire contact patch and also makes it more compliant to form to uneven surfaces. it also will be less likely to rock cut the tread or sidewall - since it is more compliant. don't go to far or you run the risk of flattening the sidewall and rim cutting it. be sure to pump them back up BEFORE you go back on the road - other wise they can overheat and throw the treads. Carry one of these little cigar lighter compressors for that.
2007-03-24 13:43:32 · answer #1 · answered by Thomas E 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The tyre will conform to the terrain, which means more tyre touching the ground at any given time. Conforming to the shape of the rock you're driving over gives you more rubber actually touching that rock, which in turn gives you more traction. The wider effective tread (since the bottom of the tyre flattens out at the sides) is also a benefit in mud, as it will support the vehicle better, and thus closer to the surface.
2007-03-24 13:52:08 · answer #2 · answered by Me 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
The tread will have more grip area when rolling over rough terrain.
2007-03-24 13:38:19 · answer #3 · answered by Silverstang 7 · 3⤊ 0⤋