Tyre Pressures and other Dune driving tips

[@BelloBudo007]

Often on videos it's hard to capture just how steep things are. However there was one shot that really let us know and I was thing 'holy crap'. Thanks for the video I don't do all that much sand driving these days. But when I did on Frazer Island Queensland & travelling around Oz, tyre pressures was a real make or break to getting to and from some juicy destinations. So it is an important factor.

[@justjimny]

Thanks for the support , loved driving in these dunes , will soon be moving to the western cape area , so much more sand driving videos comming👍

[@BorisEkner]

0.4 bar is probably the lowest I’ve ever heard anyone drive at without un-beading. Would never have guessed it was possible. Thanks for sharing.

[@justjimny]

I was also surprised , never thought I would go that low , but the BF's with the harder side walls probably helped the tyre not de-beading.

[@jean-lucbernois2211]

Great video with a lot of learning for me . Thanks a lot Raymond

[@justjimny]

Glad to hear it

[@dasweelie81]

Great video once again!!!! Did a sand dune trip just north of Sydney in Oz. After so many years diving diesel utes, where i probably had the psi at 18. I made the mistake of the same psi with the Jimny. Great to see the performance at 11 psi

[@justjimny]

Tyre pressures on the Jimny makes a huge differance , another benefit is the high revving petrol engine that just keeps going as long as you have the revs high , always good fun in thick sand and dunes👍

[@dasweelie81]

@@justjimny i only just realised you mentioned having the jimny in 4 Low….. do you always keep it in 4 low on the dunes???

[@dasweelie81]

@@justjimny how about flat sand on the beach near the water??

[@justjimny]

@@dasweelie81 Those type of dunes , you need the extra torq in 4L to get up the dunes , since you dont have a long run up to them.

[@justjimny]

@@dasweelie81 On flat sand you can try 4Hi , but as soon as the engine starts to strain or you smell your clutch switch over to 4L , I prefer 4L in sand since ypu have more torq and you can accelerate much quicker in sections of thick sand.

[@sailorsanjoy]

Nice video , what tyres are those ? The type of tyre does play a key role when dropping pressures n de-beading. I have 31x10.5 maxxis 764 , I take the pressure to 0 and the side wall is still strong enough to support the weight of my zuk . I wouldn't dare try this stunt with a HT tyre.

[@justjimny]

Its BF Goodrich AT KO2

[@prosunsport1]

Outstanding reviews , what tyre size do u have.Do u recommend 225/70 15 with no lift

[@justjimny]

Hi 215/75R15 is perfect size for me but 225/70 R15 will also work.

[@prosunsport1]

@@justjimny thank u

[@pematamang9268]

What brand and weight of Roof Rack???

[@justjimny]

Its a FrontRunner roofrack , weight is about 20-25kg.

[@johanneslourens6655]

I wonder what will an automatic do here? I usually deflate my tyres to 1.0 all round and lowest 0.8 for the beach. I also stay in high range, only use my low range for emergency.

[@justjimny]

Because these dunes have very short run up distances 4L 2nd was the best choice to get you to the top , Like mentioned I went to 0.4 BAR on the BF's and had no issues with debeading or anything like that. I also realized that the clutch works a bit harder in 4Hi and you can smell it after a few attempts , thats why I stuck to 4L and it went well.

[@ronniemulligan6127]

Is your Jiminy standard

[@justjimny]

Hi , no its not standard anymore , but did not go overboard with extras that weigh down the 1500 engine.

[@MrPubsquash82]

Be good to see the other vehicle's attempts for comparison

[@justjimny]

I would also like to do that , will maybe do a special trip to those dunes with a few other 4x4s.

[@stephanusdutoit111]

Are you still using the Power plus throttle controller?

[@justjimny]

Hi Stephanus , yes I played around with it a bit on the dunes , and sport mode did help out with the short run ups to the dunes.

[@Goeson117]

Where is this place?

[@justjimny]

Full details are on this (Dune Driving @ Waterford) video with accommodation recommendation's. Between Griekwa Stad and Groblershoop Northnern Cape.