Tire Pressure Adjustment and Terrain Adaptation
At 14:52 in
What Exactly is a Sherp?
What happens here
Explore the Sherp ATV's unique tire pressure adjustment system, which allows the driver to control the air pressure in the tires from inside the cabin. By turning a yellow valve located behind the driver's side leg, the pressure is dumped from the tires. This internal system utilizes the engine's exhaust to inflate the tires, providing on-the-fly adjustment for different terrains. Lower pressure is ideal for soft terrain like deep snow, swamp, or mud, increasing the tire's footprint for better flotation and traction. For hard terrain (rocks, trails), tires can be re-inflated to maximum pressure. Running tires flat on hard terrain or during hard maneuvers could damage them.
Goal: Understand dynamic tire pressure control and its application
Tools and materials
- Sherp ATV Sherp — The vehicle with the tire pressure system
- Tires Proprietary Sherp — Having adjustable pressure for terrain adaptation
- Yellow Valve — Controlling tire pressure release
What they say
(1,640 characters)Hide
What they say
(1,640 characters)Auto-generated from the video audio.