[crwh45]

So, it appears that I will be doing a lot of sand riding this year. So, from all you desert/sand people, what are some good paddles out there. I was looking at the ITP Sand Stars. I haven't noticed many threads on sand tires, so that's why I am starting a new one. Also, are the front sand tires necessary/really that helpful? Just curious as I will be a newbie on the sand w/ a quad. I know the paddles help out tremendously on a bike, but I want to make sure I am getting the best ones out there. I will probably just be mounting them to some ITP Pro 9's, as I haven't had bad luck w/ them yet racing and such. Thank you fine gentleman.

 

[Crash21]

Skat Trac are the best from what everyone says. I have the sand stars and I have no complaints but I only ride in sand a few times a year. As for the fronts, my buddy had the balance edition razrs on the front and had no issues. In dry sand I was fine with bear claw fronts but in wet sand they got packed. He was fine in both wet and dry.

 

[DL700]

BEST is a relative term


there is no BEST tire, but only a best for a certain application

Most run Skat Trak's here ,

Skat's are known to be the lightest tire and available in unlimited configurations (normally 5+ lbs lighter each then Sandstars of Dune tracker ect)try not to go more then 9 paddle... the less the better


Sandstars are heavy but pretty much indistructable... so if you have a lot of rock or hard pack dirt mixeed in with your sand then id buy those

 

[crwh45]

Does the number of paddles matter w/ the more power you got? I am probably in the mid 60's HP wise, and don't want something that will just spin, if that makes sense.

 

[trx700]

crwh45, its sand! When you dump the cluch your gonna spin. LOL

 

[08700xx]

Does the number of paddles matter w/ the more power you got? I am probably in the mid 60's HP wise, and don't want something that will just spin, if that makes sense.

I'm running Skat Trak extremes 8 paddle. I will be taking them out on 3/11 with the new build, I will let you know how they do.

 

[crwh45]

I realized you will spin LOL. It's just I want to spin the least amount I have to when I dump the clutch. I got the big bore for a reason....to run it against others and I dont wanna come in 2nd because of poor tire choice. Thanks 08, I think I may be able to wait for another week and a half and get them intime b4 the first wkend in april.

 

[DL700]

yes paddle count will go up with power, basically a stock bike will love 7 paddle haulers
a modified motor 8 haulers
the extreme grab a bit more and perform almost like a 9 hauler
being that there is no swingarm to extend id recommend no going with 9's a modified motor

 

[DL700]

Call www.SANDTOYZUNLIMITED.COM and tell John that Daniel sent ya...

fina a 21 or 22 in tires in a suitable rim size

 

[RemingtonSteel]

just do what i tell you and youll be fine! that blind date worked out well except it was ur sister

 

[atleastitsnotaford]

How bad to sand tires make the xx push? You'll gain traction and be wider..............


I'm looking at the sidewinder tire due to the lower price.............any thoughts on this tire?

 

[crwh45]

just do what i tell you and youll be fine! that blind date worked out well except it was ur sister

It went well ay? So you like them extra large b/c she is huge!!!

 

[atleastitsnotaford]

Picked up a lightly used set of sidewinder paddles for $150 with the itp t-9 wheels. I had a bent wheel anyway so I couldn't turn away from that price. I'm sure the Skat Track have much better traction, but these were cheap, and don't make the bike push much more than it already does, so................sway bar?

 

[Crash21]

Yep

 

[08700xx]

I realized you will spin LOL. It's just I want to spin the least amount I have to when I dump the clutch. I got the big bore for a reason....to run it against others and I dont wanna come in 2nd because of poor tire choice. Thanks 08, I think I may be able to wait for another week and a half and get them intime b4 the first wkend in april.

My 8 paddle extremes did great this weekend at glamis on the motor put hooked up a little to much on the nitrous. I don't know how much power your big bore is making but they felt great with my 62hp. I'm going to sell mine and get something that will spin a little more so I don't have to ride a wheelie all the way though 3rd lol(on the bottle)

 

[RemingtonSteel]

my 8 paddle extremes did great this weekend at glamis on the motor put hooked up a little to much on the nitrous. I don't know how much power your big bore is making but they felt great with my 62hp. I'm going to sell mine and get something that will spin a little more so i don't have to ride a wheelie all the way though 3rd lol(on the bottle)

spinnin' aint winin'

 

[Outlwd]

Bring back this thread. I have a set of sand stars from my 450r and was going to just buy new rims. I'm wondering though if the tire's size will work. 21x7- 10 front and 20x11-10 rear. Would these work ok and more importantly will a smaller tire in the rear make the bike push more.? I'm just wondering if these tires will work or if I should sell the package and get new ones? Any advice on the actual tire sizes is what I'm looking for. Will a larger size in the back make the bike handle better? Thanks for any feedback.

 

[crwh45]

Outlwd, I can't answer your push question, but to save money, you could just buy some wheel spacers that have the 450r bolt pattern. I saw one guy do that on here for his paddles.

 

[Crash21]

Yuseall4 has spacers on his to change the pattern

 

[08700xx]

Bring back this thread. I have a set of sand stars from my 450r and was going to just buy new rims. I'm wondering though if the tire's size will work. 21x7- 10 front and 20x11-10 rear. Would these work ok and more importantly will a smaller tire in the rear make the bike push more.? I'm just wondering if these tires will work or if I should sell the package and get new ones? Any advice on the actual tire sizes is what I'm looking for. Will a larger size in the back make the bike handle better? Thanks for any feedback.

The bigger tires in the back will help the bike float better, the XX pushes like crazy in the sand so I don’t think you would notice a difference between 20 or 22 and I run the same size front and they work great for me.