Use an offroad tire deflator tool with a pressure gauge to lower your tires to offroad pressure quickly and accurately. From beginners to seasoned veterans, the single most important adjustment to make to your vehicle when hitting the trails is the tire pressure. Reducing your tire pressure will greatly increase the traction and capability of your vehicle. Many people are shocked by how offroad-capable even a bone stock 4WD vehicle can be once the tires are aired down. It also makes for a much more comfortable ride and reduces stresses on your suspension by letting the soft tires do a lot of the work. Finally, it greatly reduces the chances of a flat tire by letting the tires deform around obstacles rather than puncture.
The ideal pressure will depend on the terrain, your tire size, and your vehicle weight. However, we recommend 18psi as a good starting point. As you gain more experience, you may experiment with going down as low as 10 PSI. But beware, as going too low can result in the tire separating from the rim. While these are great pressures for hitting the trail, you need to refill your tires before you get back on the paved road, which is where an air compressor comes in.
Compressors come in various configurations, capacities and mounting styles. Go with one that connects directly to your battery. They can either be hard-wired into your vehicle and mounted in the engine bay or interior. Or you can use a portable compressor that is stored in the back of the vehicle and only brought out when needed. We recommend purchasing the fastest compressor that you can afford, as waiting around for a slow compressor to fill large offroad tires gets old pretty quickly!
