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#749 of 841 Re: Mountaineer AWD V8 in sand [sacmtnr] by nbx Jul 30, 2007 (11:14 am)
Replying to: sacmtnr (Jul 26, 2007 8:32 am) I have seen results of tests done by Tire Rack staff that show that it is far better in rain not to lower tire pressure. Proper inflation allows the tires' sipes and grooves to do their jobs as designed. And tires when properly inflated are surely much less subject to damage to the body of the tire, less of a chance for overheated tires.   Wonder if any of this holds true in the sand? Replies to this message: panzer (Jul 30, 2007 3:10 pm)
#750 of 841 Re: Mountaineer AWD V8 in sand [nbx] by panzer Jul 30, 2007 (3:10 pm)
Replying to: nbx (Jul 30, 2007 11:14 am) Off-road in sand is a completely different animal. Lowering tire pressure works very well in sand, but never take out enough air to allow the tires to spin on the rims. The post by Steve had the proper air range for sand. Absolutely never run low tires on pavement. That is a well known safety issue. Off roading is only for people that can take full responsibility for their actions. That means air-up after you're finished playing. Also, there is a limit. Some dune sand is just too fluffy to drive a 4500 pound SUV designed to operate on the street. You'll get stuck no matter what you do.
#751 of 841 Just so you are aware, by mschmal Jul 31, 2007 (10:36 am)
wheeled military vehicles like Humvees, LAVs and Strykers have a built in system to allow tire presure to be raised and lowered through automatic electic pumps from inside the vehicle to match the terrain.   Mark
#752 of 841 Re: 2006 mountaineer - couple of questions [97xltbeep] by nvbanker Jul 31, 2007 (7:17 pm)
Replying to: 97xltbeep (Jul 27, 2007 5:36 pm) The key code - It no longer is printed on the car as it used to be in sight. I hear it's on the BMC somewhere in the driver rear quarter panel. Rather than go tearing the interior of my truck apart - I went to the dealer and had them read it from the scanner for me. Didn't cost that much.
#753 of 841 AWD Low range by adgrant Aug 03, 2007 (5:35 pm)
Replying to: panzer (Jul 24, 2007 2:19 pm) I am not sure I see the point in a truck based SUV that doesn't have Low Range AWD. Why not just buy an AWD Station Wagon (or crossover its the same thing) and save some money on gas.   Low range AWD is very useful when climbing or descending steep paved or unpaved roads. Some roads in Hawaii only legally allow AWD vehicles but what they really mean is AWD vehicles with a low range (if you don't want to destroy your brakes).
#754 of 841 You use low range on pavement? by mschmal Aug 04, 2007 (6:03 am)
Hope you don't try turning.   Mark
#755 of 841 Sometimes you have to by adgrant Aug 04, 2007 (6:29 am)
I would avoid it but sometimes you need to.
#756 of 841 It's just about needs....... by nvbanker Aug 04, 2007 (4:08 pm)
Clearly, in Hawaii, the Explorer would be your choice, as they offer the low range. But if the toughest thing your SUV is going to encounter is a speed bump in the snow, AWD is fine, and less neanderthal. My Escalade has AWD and gets around in the mountains on dirt snowy and muddy roads just great - and as well as my Explorer 4WD does. Replies to this message: tidester (Aug 04, 2007 8:23 pm)
#757 of 841 Re: It's just about needs....... [nvbanker] by tidester HOST Aug 04, 2007 (8:23 pm)
Replying to: nvbanker (Aug 04, 2007 4:08 pm) Clearly, in Hawaii, the Explorer would be your choice ...   Hawaii also boasts the highest gas prices in the nation. That might change the equation.   tidester, host SUVs and Smart Shopper
#758 of 841 Not really. by adgrant Aug 05, 2007 (4:31 pm)
Hawaii is also one of the smaller States in the nation. The Big Island is about the size of Connecticut and has fairly few paved roads.   OTOH an AWD BMW station wagon handles snow just fine and gets about 28 mpg on the highway and 22 mpg in the city. The Subaru is probably similar. I am guessing that as gas prices continue to rise, Explorer sales will continue to fall and a higher percentage of Explorer buyers will actually need the truck features the Explorer provides. It wouldn't shock me if the Mercury clone was eventually discontinued. They don't sell very many of them right now. OTOH there is that rumor that the next Explorer will be more of a crossover than a traditional SUV. Replies to this message: nvbanker (Aug 06, 2007 9:06 am) mschmal (Aug 06, 2007 12:09 pm) nvbanker (Aug 06, 2007 4:01 pm) adgrant (Aug 06, 2007 4:13 pm)

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