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Sand, Beach & Desert Off Road Driving Tips

A collection of great tips for 4x4 off road driving in the sand, including tricks for driving on sandy beaches, dunes and deserts.
Quick Tips For Driving In Sand
Use these tips to test yourself before going offroad and finding yourself stuck in that position you don't want to be in.
Driving in Sand
Tips for driving through beach or desert sand.
Sand Driving
Learn the importance of momentum and tire pressure when driving in sand. There are lots of great sand driving techniques here.
Sand Tires
Various notes about sand tires.
Sand Tire Pressures
An EXCELLENT overview of what affects optimum sand tire pressure; why low pressure works; an explanation of tire pressure and footprints; a little about maximum load pressure; how to determine your full tread width contact street pressure; optimum sand pressure; misconceptions about tire gages; a little about obstacle rolling resistance; and some caution warnings when using low tire pressure.
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