Vadermort
X-TRAIL NEWBIE
Date Registered: 07-2014
TOTAL POSTS: 17
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Tactics for driving on corrugations
Hi All, I was curious to know what peoples thoughts on tactics of driving over corrugations.
For me personally, if it's a straight and even section with regular corrugations, I up the speed until the vehicle sort-of glides over the valleys. Makes the ride far more comfortable (less wear?) at the cost of reduced traction and as a result, far less control.
Close to the corners, I reduce the speed until more control is gained (unless I want to go around the corner sideways!). I rarely mess with tire pressure unless the corrugations are deep/uneven/rocky.
What are your habits of driving on corrugated roads? Is there a 'best practice'? Any stories of accidents/what not to do?
Cheers!
--- JJ - Environmental Scientist
2004 T30(ii) Ti-L
Shi**y Roof Basket, In-car Oricom UHF, Kings 2x2.5m Awning, 225/70/R16 Westlake SL369 A/T tyres, King Springs 30mm lift, Stedi 17" Lightbar
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7/Sep/2016, 8:26 pm
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Revhead Kev
Date Registered: 10-2006
Location: Mona Vale, Sydney, AUSTRALIA
TOTAL POSTS: 6355
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Re: Tactics for driving on corrugations
It's not just about traction when cornering, what happens if a roo jumps out infront of you ?
No braking or steering and the ABS doesn't work well on dirt.
Definitely lower the pressures for a softer ride and keep the speed reasonable.
--- Kev X450(c) T30 Guru
03 Titanium Ti T30 Series 1 **MODIFIED**
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11/Nov/2016, 9:30 pm
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maxgmoore
X-TRAIL LEGEND
Date Registered: 11-2012
Location: Broome
TOTAL POSTS: 547
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Re: Tactics for driving on corrugations
After living in the Kimberley for almost 4 years and doing extensive outback work in my xtrail i would have to say, always lower your tyre pressure and don't drive too fast. Helped many a person with collapsed suspension from driving too fast with high pressures. That being said I never had a flat tyre either
--- Cheers
maxgmoore X-2776 (c)
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18/Nov/2016, 8:50 pm
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