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Bru


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We are about to do a few hundred ks on rough road to Lawn Hill Qld. just in the old pajero we normally run at  35 and  all I have read about rocky roads/tracks  say we should drop down to about 25.. Any ideas out there in Greyland, greatly appreciated  Bru



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Bru Hi,

I use 20% Bitumen to gravel- 35psi /100kph -20% 28psi/ 80 kph. really rough 20% -22psi 65kph

The 28psi should allow for the extra weight that You will be carrying and You need to adjust the speed to compensate IMO.

These would be cold pressures.

Lawn Hill fabulous yes I am jealous.If You are not carrying a canoe Adele's Grove hire them and highly recommend them.

Regards Mike.

 



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We concur (I think that is to say we do likewise to the 25-28PSI) pressures AND we also travel much slower due to the lower pressures, let alone slowing down on dirt and corrugations.

Enjoy the region it is beautiful.

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thanks for the quick answer we are off in the morning Bru



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thanks to both repliers out there in the wide grey world  Bru



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Yea ok to drop pressures .. Just keep an eye on speed .. Not that you will but low pressures and higher speed will over heat your tyres over long distance..
If its as rough as you say ?? I guess speed wont be an issue..

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speed was not a problem only the lack of it, for a while there we averaged 10/15 kph



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