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Old 12-09-2007, 02:45 PM
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What do you think the best tire pressure to run on snow and ice with the stock dunlops for a 230 pound rider is?
 
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Old 12-09-2007, 05:01 PM
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I usually run about 6 lbs at the most. but most of the time im at about 3-5
 
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Old 12-10-2007, 02:21 AM
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Living in Montana, I get the opportunity to ride in snow conditions for several months of the year, when I am not plowing, I run about 3-4 pounds, and up the pressure a couple of pounds when plowing, I am running radials and weigh in at 235
 
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Old 12-10-2007, 03:27 PM
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I hear lower tire presser on stock tires...is better. I'm going to try it this winter.
 
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depends if i'm breaking trail or riding hard snow ,hard snow run a little better to float over , and breaking trail I up it a few pounds to chew thru it
 
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if your on thick snow thats iced over dont stop...
 
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I noticed loose snow over frozen sand is terrible for traction.As long as it is packed down some and the hill isnt too steep its no problem Momentum is key.
 
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don't you just love winter riding??Going along a trail..all a suddin you hear crrrrraaaack and bam your in 4 ft of 32degree water lol
 
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Old 12-10-2007, 06:51 PM
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I'll leave the lake riding to my sled, but wait untill the lake is frozen of course.The trails are fun on an atv when there is not enough snow but going 100 mph on a lake is fun too.
 
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