On Tue, 2011-07-05 at 00:50 -0400, Dennis Haynes wrote:

> From experience going down to about 15 pounds will probably give the
>  best improvement. You need to understand that the reason this works is
>  that you are adding the tire sidewalls to the floatation effect to
>  keep from sinking. This action can damage the tires internally. If
>  going in sandy areas is part of your routine besides really needing a
>  Syncro you should at least re-evaluate your tire and wheel choices.
>  Also, sand also contains salt and other nasty stuff and the silica
>  will easily get into the engine. With all you putting into your van
>  why do you wish to destroy it?

Me? I have no wish to destroy my van. I'm just gathering techniques and
tackle to get myself unstuck from various situations in case I get stuck
again, like I did three times last year. (Mud hiding under gravel,
cinder road shoulder, sandy spot at bottom of steep road.) In one of the
three cases, I had no cell service so could not call for a tow, so I had
to unpack my mountain bike and ride for a few miles to flag down a ride
to town.

At the end of the year I vowed I would be a lot more careful about where
I drive, and if I get stuck anyway, I would have at least some basic
recovery tackle to get myself unstuck.

Thanks for the tip!

-- RJS