Hey great video, I would just suggest that when airing down, yes you get sidewall flex, but your traction come from the surface area that you get under the tire. What I mean is that as the tire is aired down, the tire gets longer (front to Back) this is what increases your surface area. Some tires depending on whether they are a C, D, or E rated tire will have stiffer sidewalls and you wont get much flex depending on what tire and rating you go with. Great video keep it up.
Alex. Aired down for the first time on my '22 Rebel...Made a huge difference! I was on some Appalachian mountain trails though and not sand. Just mud, rocks and dirt. Great video as always! Bill from Linglestown, Pennsylvania
Great video Alex. I recently put on 315 Baja Boss ATs on my 22 Power Wagon and so far night and day compared to the stock Duratracs. Quieter, more comfortable on road, better traction off road. Equivalent size to 35s with higher payload rating. Haven't tried snow yet but we'll get some shortly in Calgary and can't wait to try. Keep up the videos!
Curious to how you find them in the snow. I put on a set of 35x12.5x17 Geolander MT's and same thing, way better ride than the duratracs and the traction all around is amazing so far. I actually am quite surprised how much better the ride is now. Not the reason I bought them but definitely a very nice additional benefit!
very Interesting about the ride quality. I would of thought the D rated duratracs would of provided a nice soft ride to begin with. I am probably going to go the same direction as you. 305 or 315 wide 35inch tires. not sure what brand or tire. I like the duratracs because they are good in the snow compared to most all-terrain. I probably won't run a dedicated mud tire, just don't see the point have winter for 5 months of year in Fredericton (not as cold as Calgary but we do get TONS of snow). I'll have to do some searching to see what I can find!
@@TheGettyAdventures I probably should have mentioned I'm running the new Baja Boss AT's (not the full mud tire). As I mentioned quieter, smoother and I was off road this weekend and grip/ride was better than Duratracs (or at least seemed to be). Not sure on how they'll do in snow, but I'll know soon enough.
Great video Alex! Suggest you save up and get the new Milwaukee M18 18-Volt Lithium-Ion Cordless Inflator. It airs up the tires in my PW in about 5-6 minutes each. Also, for slow driving without sharp turns, I'd feel comfortable going down to 15 psi, but you need to have portable way to air up. Thanks.
You need Carli Dominator suspension!! With this suspension there is no axle hop, even when your tires are fully aired up. You need some engine mods too. I've said it before man!! I'm gonna buy a PW and do the mods and make videos!! I'm coming for ya Alex!! 🤣👊👍
the suspension yes I would love it. but like I don't know isn't that set up like 8K? I mean the channel is growing but I still don't have that kind of money to throw around lol but I also don't want some cheap set up either. what kind of engine mods would you want to do? like you would be probably an extra 200 horse to make this thing actually kind of fast.
Hey man. Alway appreciate the vids! Got a question not really related to this vid. Hope you don't mind. I have a 2019 Ram 1500 Warlock w 37s and 392 gears, an exhause and an Edge Pulsar. I haven't drove a stock 1500, so i don't know the difference from stock, but its pretty nice. Looking to get a Power Wagon. I've test drove a few stock Power Wagons now and they don't get up and go like my 1500. Is that because of the 410 gears, or because of the upgrades on my truck? Im looking to put 35s or 37s on the Power Wagon i purchase. Thanks in advance!
I never use full recommended psi on the tires unless I am going to drive my vehicle loaded up. Most of the the time I am just driving by myself or one other person and I like the increased ride comfort of the lower psi on the tires.
Get a gladiator. Unless you need a work truck. Then you got a wonderful truck. But limit your offroad expectatipns.. (I'm a Mojave owner, in no need for a contractor's truck)
PW can run 37's. they come with a 2 inch lift. but personally I'll be sticking with you and going with a 35. not as dramatic and easier for daily driving.
@@TheGettyAdventures Best inbetween for MPG and clearance, at least for me lol. Thank you for your videos btw! I look forward to them all the time and kind of make me happier with the Cummins choice, even though that was kind of the only choice for me lol, I love diesel engines TDI, to the 6.7's
Air down does work. Add friction meaning more area for the tire to bite. Aired-up tires are less area on the road, which is bad. Great gas MPG with aired up tires. Bad MPG with deflated tires.
Having tires that match the size and weight of the vehicle, like 37's for instance, help a lot more, and it doesn't look like your truck skips leg day either haha
@Marek Glowczewski stock 18x8 toyota trd pro rims with +60 mm offset, with 1.5" spacers for a 35x12.50 tire, there's a video on here of a guy with a PW on 37's climbing a hill vs a tundra on 35's, The PW has no trouble at all. You can get a 12.50" or 13.50" wide in a 37 tire
I have a 21 Classic 1500 5.7 and I want to hit some light trails with it. Any tips for finding places to go? That seems to be the hardest part locating the right trails. Appreciate any advice!
Has anyone had any issues with throttle response? I've seen some products on Amazon and wondered if anyone has tried it? I have a 2022 Ram 1500 Rebel and taking a normal right/left turn it seems there's huge delay
i have a 2022 ram 1500 laramie 4x4 that my work pays for, i took it to pismo dunes towing my camper and then i took the truck out on the dunes. the 4 high doesnt turn traction control off and is FUCKING WORTHLESS on these new dodges. the traction control will prevent tire slip in the sand in 4 high. the default mode of 4 wheel drive LEAVES THE TRACTION CONTROL ON!!!!!! i aired down the truck and still wouldnt budge. had to get towed out and costed $300. then i google and saw on reddit someone mentioned the bullshit traction control that comes standard in 4wd in a new dodge. i disabled it entirely by pulling the traction control fuze , put it in 4 low and was crawling up every sand dune in pismo on stock tires aired down to 15psi. never in my life have i had a 4x4 that when you put it into 4 wheel drive, it literally limits tire slip and renders itself useless....................... id never buy a new dodge they are such pieces of shit lol, i get a brand new one for free every year and have for 10 years, i still wouldn't buy one.
So like someone already mentioned it's not really a RAM thing. As of 2014 I believe all new passenger vehicles need to have electronic stability control and that's what you are experiencing most likely. My 2022 turns it fully off by holding the traction control button down for 5 seconds in 4wd high.
So, like others have alluded to, it's a lack of knowledge problem. Upon reading the Owner's Manual you will see the instructions to turn off the Traction Control feature when off-roading. Read & Heed. ...
You don’t have to pull the fuse to disable traction control unless you are running high speed. I was wondering if he had turned trac control off before doing this because my 1500 would have easily climbed this hill.
Hey great video, I would just suggest that when airing down, yes you get sidewall flex, but your traction come from the surface area that you get under the tire. What I mean is that as the tire is aired down, the tire gets longer (front to Back) this is what increases your surface area. Some tires depending on whether they are a C, D, or E rated tire will have stiffer sidewalls and you wont get much flex depending on what tire and rating you go with. Great video keep it up.
That is correct. The added width is literally irrelevant in comparison to the added length of the contact patch.
I love these Power Wagon videos!
I like making them lol!
Yes but do this to often your tires will wear a lot quicker because the lower the psi the lower your tire weight rating thus increasing wear
Alex. Aired down for the first time on my '22 Rebel...Made a huge difference! I was on some Appalachian mountain trails though and not sand. Just mud, rocks and dirt. Great video as always! Bill from Linglestown, Pennsylvania
I was amazed how much of a difference it made!
Very cool, thanks for taking the time.
I like doing this kind of stuff anyways lol probably would be doing without the cameras on
Great video Alex.
I recently put on 315 Baja Boss ATs on my 22 Power Wagon and so far night and day compared to the stock Duratracs. Quieter, more comfortable on road, better traction off road. Equivalent size to 35s with higher payload rating. Haven't tried snow yet but we'll get some shortly in Calgary and can't wait to try. Keep up the videos!
Curious to how you find them in the snow. I put on a set of 35x12.5x17 Geolander MT's and same thing, way better ride than the duratracs and the traction all around is amazing so far. I actually am quite surprised how much better the ride is now. Not the reason I bought them but definitely a very nice additional benefit!
very Interesting about the ride quality. I would of thought the D rated duratracs would of provided a nice soft ride to begin with. I am probably going to go the same direction as you. 305 or 315 wide 35inch tires. not sure what brand or tire. I like the duratracs because they are good in the snow compared to most all-terrain. I probably won't run a dedicated mud tire, just don't see the point have winter for 5 months of year in Fredericton (not as cold as Calgary but we do get TONS of snow). I'll have to do some searching to see what I can find!
@@TheGettyAdventures I probably should have mentioned I'm running the new Baja Boss AT's (not the full mud tire). As I mentioned quieter, smoother and I was off road this weekend and grip/ride was better than Duratracs (or at least seemed to be). Not sure on how they'll do in snow, but I'll know soon enough.
I have purchased a 2024 PW and I live in Calgary. Toyo AT3 35”. What tire pressure do you run for regular daily driving with no load?
Great video Alex! Suggest you save up and get the new Milwaukee M18 18-Volt Lithium-Ion Cordless Inflator. It airs up the tires in my PW in about 5-6 minutes each. Also, for slow driving without sharp turns, I'd feel comfortable going down to 15 psi, but you need to have portable way to air up. Thanks.
I was actually looking at it today. I already have m12 batteries so it would be a nice addition!
@@TheGettyAdventures mrsubaru1387 did a great CZcams review a couple weeks ago.
Wow thanks for the info I’m doing the same now 👍
Happy you liked it! good luck!
You need Carli Dominator suspension!! With this suspension there is no axle hop, even when your tires are fully aired up. You need some engine mods too. I've said it before man!! I'm gonna buy a PW and do the mods and make videos!! I'm coming for ya Alex!! 🤣👊👍
the suspension yes I would love it. but like I don't know isn't that set up like 8K? I mean the channel is growing but I still don't have that kind of money to throw around lol but I also don't want some cheap set up either. what kind of engine mods would you want to do? like you would be probably an extra 200 horse to make this thing actually kind of fast.
Hey man. Alway appreciate the vids! Got a question not really related to this vid. Hope you don't mind. I have a 2019 Ram 1500 Warlock w 37s and 392 gears, an exhause and an Edge Pulsar. I haven't drove a stock 1500, so i don't know the difference from stock, but its pretty nice. Looking to get a Power Wagon. I've test drove a few stock Power Wagons now and they don't get up and go like my 1500. Is that because of the 410 gears, or because of the upgrades on my truck? Im looking to put 35s or 37s on the Power Wagon i purchase. Thanks in advance!
22 PSI may be best for your tires.
We take our 21 75A Power Wagon to Silver Lake Sand Dunes often. Typically run 10-12psi. Turning off all the electronic assists is a must as well.
that's awesome! do you have beadlock rims? And yes there are alot of electronic "aids" that get in the way
@@TheGettyAdventures we do have the factory bead locks, but they are only vanity rings.
Wow thats low definitely wouldnt wanna take sharp turns going quickly
@@Jtwizzle did some very cautious donuts a couple times and my friend warned me when it got sketchy.
you ever have trouble with the axle hop?
Thanks buddy…
happy you liked it!
I never use full recommended psi on the tires unless I am going to drive my vehicle loaded up. Most of the the time I am just driving by myself or one other person and I like the increased ride comfort of the lower psi on the tires.
I’m in Calgary. 2024 PW with Toyo AT3 35”. What tire pressure do you run for daily driving with no load?
Get a gladiator. Unless you need a work truck. Then you got a wonderful truck. But limit your offroad expectatipns.. (I'm a Mojave owner, in no need for a contractor's truck)
I guess it’s not hard to find sand we’re your living now 👍🏻
Honestly my place is like half a kilometer away! so many cool spots around here! not to mention the amount of snow every year
@@TheGettyAdventures looks like a long track ski-doo is in your future by the way do you own a snow blower lol new house = lots of shit to buy.
Talking about tires, I got 35x12.5R20 onto my RAM 3500 without any lift or modifications. I would recommend them for now if you don't want to lift
PW can run 37's. they come with a 2 inch lift. but personally I'll be sticking with you and going with a 35. not as dramatic and easier for daily driving.
@@TheGettyAdventures Best inbetween for MPG and clearance, at least for me lol. Thank you for your videos btw! I look forward to them all the time and kind of make me happier with the Cummins choice, even though that was kind of the only choice for me lol, I love diesel engines TDI, to the 6.7's
Air down does work. Add friction meaning more area for the tire to bite. Aired-up tires are less area on the road, which is bad. Great gas MPG with aired up tires. Bad MPG with deflated tires.
any options for an on board air compressor ????
Ya there are some but I feel like having the m12 cordless compressor is a great little option
Having tires that match the size and weight of the vehicle, like 37's for instance, help a lot more, and it doesn't look like your truck skips leg day either haha
I'm thinking 35's are in the future! especially wider tires. maybe like 305's instead of the stock 285 width
@@TheGettyAdventures I've got a Tundra i just put 35's on. They are still too small, just go straight to 37's, you'll thank me later
@Marek Glowczewski stock 18x8 toyota trd pro rims with +60 mm offset, with 1.5" spacers for a 35x12.50 tire, there's a video on here of a guy with a PW on 37's climbing a hill vs a tundra on 35's, The PW has no trouble at all. You can get a 12.50" or 13.50" wide in a 37 tire
38s
Also kill the already horrible gas mileage while you are at it 😅
So without bead lockers, don't go less than 25 psi on stock tires on a 2500 Ram?
18 PSI is what I heard.
I have a 21 Classic 1500 5.7 and I want to hit some light trails with it. Any tips for finding places to go? That seems to be the hardest part locating the right trails. Appreciate any advice!
depends where you live but I usually use a combo of like google earth and locals Facebook groups.
@@TheGettyAdventures I'm here in NB too. Moncton Area. Forgot to mention but great video!
My Tradesman has a Bilstein anti wrap shock on the back, above the diff. Does the Power Wagon not have one?
Yes it does have the third shock up there. I don't know if the axle hop has to do with the softer suspension but it does get bad.
@@TheGettyAdventures My payload is 3,502lbs, so the stiffer suspension is probably why I've not had that happen before.
Would 4low have changed anything?
Good question- I'd like to know
Probably yes. But I figured 4 high would just be easy for strictly comparing PSI in the tires
Has anyone had any issues with throttle response? I've seen some products on Amazon and wondered if anyone has tried it? I have a 2022 Ram 1500 Rebel and taking a normal right/left turn it seems there's huge delay
I haven't heard of anything.
i have a 2022 ram 1500 laramie 4x4 that my work pays for, i took it to pismo dunes towing my camper and then i took the truck out on the dunes. the 4 high doesnt turn traction control off and is FUCKING WORTHLESS on these new dodges. the traction control will prevent tire slip in the sand in 4 high. the default mode of 4 wheel drive LEAVES THE TRACTION CONTROL ON!!!!!! i aired down the truck and still wouldnt budge. had to get towed out and costed $300. then i google and saw on reddit someone mentioned the bullshit traction control that comes standard in 4wd in a new dodge. i disabled it entirely by pulling the traction control fuze , put it in 4 low and was crawling up every sand dune in pismo on stock tires aired down to 15psi. never in my life have i had a 4x4 that when you put it into 4 wheel drive, it literally limits tire slip and renders itself useless....................... id never buy a new dodge they are such pieces of shit lol, i get a brand new one for free every year and have for 10 years, i still wouldn't buy one.
That's every manufacturer. 🙄
Also, on my 2020 3500 Cummins, I have a physical button I can press to turn it off
So like someone already mentioned it's not really a RAM thing. As of 2014 I believe all new passenger vehicles need to have electronic stability control and that's what you are experiencing most likely. My 2022 turns it fully off by holding the traction control button down for 5 seconds in 4wd high.
So, like others have alluded to, it's a lack of knowledge problem.
Upon reading the Owner's Manual you will see the instructions to turn off the Traction Control feature when off-roading.
Read & Heed. ...
You don’t have to pull the fuse to disable traction control unless you are running high speed. I was wondering if he had turned trac control off before doing this because my 1500 would have easily climbed this hill.