Best Tires for driving on the beach ?

shepshedmike · 03-03-2008, 03:09 PM

I have an 04 SE CC 4WD which I plan to take out fishing on the beach on Cape Cod this summer. The tires don't have much tread left so I am trying to figure out what will work best on sand. I plan to air down to 15psi but that's as much as I know. Should I think about lifting it - go on give me an excuse! and putting on some big 35s? I plan to be out on the beach alot, all year round and don't want to get stuck - any advice will be really appreciated.

Mike

54warrior · 03-03-2008, 03:13 PM

Interco Super Swamper Trxus STS are supposed to be a great sand tire:

hooligan · 03-03-2008, 03:30 PM

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Originally Posted by 54warrior

Interco Super Swamper Trxus STS are supposed to be a great sand tire:

YUP! aired down for maximum surface area will yield excellent floatation on sand and on the beach...

airing down whatever tires you have down to 15psi will help and a lift big or small will help with clearance as well.

albonismo · 03-03-2008, 03:32 PM

nitto has an affordable sand tire. available almost everywhere.

but an all terrain is more than recommended because you also have driving around truck which ATs work well with too. shop around.

hooligan · 03-03-2008, 03:39 PM

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Originally Posted by albonismo

nitto has an affordable sand tire. available almost everywhere.

i've done my research on tires capable on the sand and the intercos are superior to the Nittos. reports and test results on the Nittos were nowhere as good as they advertise. the Interco STSs however excelled!

as far as the ATs, you can't go wrong with the BFG AT... just an all-around performer with 3 ply sidewalls.

kevinhooch · 03-03-2008, 05:58 PM

I can vouch for the TrXus STS. I love them!!

billaj · 03-04-2008, 07:10 PM

go with any a/t. just be smart when driving on the beach and you'll be fine. watch the sugar sand spots and sharp turns

BayStateSuks · 03-04-2008, 07:59 PM

I had my '05 out several years in a row (Race Point and associated areas) with the Bridgestone AT Revos (aired down to 15 psi) and never had any issues. And I was in some really, really loose sand near the Race Point light house (we stayed in the Keeper's House 2 nights with the kids) when I backed somewhere I shouldn't have. Just don't go too fast and you will have no problems. Also, stay out of the "Wet" sand near the waterline (can occasionally sink in which really sucks if the tide comes in)

Haven't taken the '08 out yet but am going to do so once I get a new sticker for the year. My father in-law says that it is always tough driving out there in his 1 ton chevy. From my perspective, the Titan does all the work and I occasionally turn the wheel.

No need to lift the truck or change out the tire size. The Revos also work well in the snow and provide a good on-road ride, unlike the tires designed exclusively for sand or mud.