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Title: Opinions on this wheel and tire combo
Post by: zx10r203 on September 09, 2008, 03:28:34 PM
I will be ordering a set of sand tires and wheels. 
Any opinions, pro's and cons of this combo:

ITP C-Series Type 6 wheels and Sand Star tires
size:
front - 22x8-12
rear  - 22x11-12

(http://www.denniskirk.com/denniskirk/b2c/product_images/s/a/n/600pix/sandstar12.jpg)
(http://www.denniskirk.com/denniskirk/b2c/product_images/s/a/n/600pix/sandstar12kit.jpg)

OR

ITP T-9 Pro Series wheels and Sand Star tires.
size:
front - 21x7-10
rear  - 20x11-10

(http://www.denniskirk.com/denniskirk/b2c/product_images/s/a/n/600pix/sandstarpror.jpg)
(http://www.denniskirk.com/denniskirk/b2c/product_images/s/a/n/600pix/sandstarprof.jpg)
Title: Re: Opinions on this wheel and tire combo
Post by: Colorado700R on September 09, 2008, 03:36:22 PM
where are you riding?
Title: Re: Opinions on this wheel and tire combo
Post by: wobble on September 09, 2008, 03:38:03 PM
Pro: Great all-around handling
Con: Heavy
Title: Re: Opinions on this wheel and tire combo
Post by: Flynbyu on September 09, 2008, 03:41:44 PM
Type 6 wheels = (http://i196.photobucket.com/albums/aa303/rbradley_14/bling-o-meter.gif)

They are strong, but heavy like the others have said.

~Brian
Title: Re: Opinions on this wheel and tire combo
Post by: Peelz on September 09, 2008, 03:49:59 PM
If I had it to do all over again, I would have that tirw with ITP t9 black rims!
Title: Re: Opinions on this wheel and tire combo
Post by: zx10r203 on September 09, 2008, 04:00:49 PM
Quote from: Colorado700R on September 09, 2008, 03:36:22 PM
where are you riding?

Mostly sand dunes!!
Title: Re: Opinions on this wheel and tire combo
Post by: wobble on September 09, 2008, 04:06:39 PM
I think he meant which sand dunes.  ;) Types of sand varies alot, therefore tire needs also varies.
Title: Re: Opinions on this wheel and tire combo
Post by: zx10r203 on September 09, 2008, 04:14:29 PM
Quote from: wobble on September 09, 2008, 04:06:39 PM
I think he meant which sand dunes.  ;) Types of sand varies alot, therefore tire needs also varies.

My bad.  Mostly Oceano/Pismo.
Title: Re: Opinions on this wheel and tire combo
Post by: Troy on September 09, 2008, 04:16:17 PM
The fancy wheels look killer but they are way heavy and don't hold the bead for shit, you'll be airing them up alot.  If you're not worried about being the fastest you can be and like the looks, I'd go for it.  The sandstars are a good turning and decent all around paddle as well.  If you drag or climb much I'd get a straight paddle instead.
Title: Re: Opinions on this wheel and tire combo
Post by: Bert on September 09, 2008, 10:09:47 PM
How heavy are the ITP C-Series Type 6 wheels...
Title: Re: Opinions on this wheel and tire combo
Post by: russ-russ on September 09, 2008, 10:36:56 PM
Quote from: Bert on September 09, 2008, 10:09:47 PM
How heavy are the ITP C-Series Type 6 wheels...
Probably about 3-4 times what a Douglas Blue Label weighs...

I personally would stay away from the 12" wheels/tires.  Very limited tire selection if you decide to try out something different later.  Also the resale will be poor for the same reason.
Title: Re: Opinions on this wheel and tire combo
Post by: Sandeater on September 09, 2008, 10:37:32 PM
What are you current mods....what is in the future...??

Here are some basic tire/wheel combo weights....C Series is not on here, but good info nonetheless

I am guessing the C Type 6 would be around 15-20 lbs each; tire and wheel.

21x12x8 Padla Brats Comp cut on 8x8 .125 rims = 9.5 lbs ea

20X10X8 6 paddle std buff Haulers on 8X7 .125 rims = 10.25 lbs ea- Old style Haulers

21X12X8 6 paddle std buff Haulers on 8X8 .125 = 11.5 lbs ea- Old Style Haulers

20x10x8 bead to bead buffed 8 paddle Gliders on .125's 12lbs ea

21x12x8 btb 8 paddle Gliders on .125's 12lbs ea

21x12x8 7 paddle std buff Extremes on 8x9 .125 rims = 13.0 lbs

20x10x8 6 paddle std buff Extremes on 8x8 .125 rims = 13.0 lbs ea

21x12x8 8 paddle Gliders on .160's 13.50 ea

21x12x8 8 paddle Hauler/Glider mix on .160's 13.50lbs ea

20x11x8 8 paddle Sand Devils on .160's 13.75lbs ea

20x11x10 Sand Skate II's on 10x8 .125 rims = 14.5 lbs es

20-11-8 Sand Sharks on .160 rims = 14.75 lbs es

21x12x8 8 paddle Desert Storms on .190's 16lbs ea

20x11x10 Sand Sharks on 10x9 .125 rims = 16.75 lbs ea

20x10x10 Geckos on .125 rims = 19.25 lbs ea

20/11/10 7 paddle Extremes on .160's OMF beadlocks = 19.50 lbs
Title: Re: Opinions on this wheel and tire combo
Post by: fireman5166 on September 10, 2008, 02:59:37 AM
Im running the sand stars and I love them. good all around. I ride Oregon dunes and sand mountain Nevada. they could use a little more forward bite.(haulers are better for going straight ) but other than that there great. :thumbs:
Title: Re: Opinions on this wheel and tire combo
Post by: Peelz on September 10, 2008, 06:52:46 AM
Quote from: zx10r203 on September 09, 2008, 04:14:29 PM
Quote from: wobble on September 09, 2008, 04:06:39 PM
I think he meant which sand dunes.  ;) Types of sand varies alot, therefore tire needs also varies.

My bad.  Mostly Oceano/Pismo.

lucky bass-turd!  J/K I have some family in Arroyo Grande and San Luis Obispo. Trying to plan a dunes trip out there in 2010. It is absolutely beautiful down there! :thumbs:
Title: Re: Opinions on this wheel and tire combo
Post by: socalrappy700 on September 10, 2008, 07:08:47 AM
I say combo 1.  I love those rims.
Title: Re: Opinions on this wheel and tire combo
Post by: kyledvor61 on September 10, 2008, 12:27:15 PM
I have sandstars on c-series and i dig em :clap:
Title: Re: Opinions on this wheel and tire combo
Post by: SprinterX on September 10, 2008, 01:02:04 PM
Get the Sandstar 22x8x10 fronts with at DWT .160 wheel. Good floating with the 8" width and lighter rim.
Skat Trak 21x12x8, 7 pdl extremes on DWT .125, 10" wide. Very light package that makes a great footprint for hill shoot'n and will grow for the top end. Go .190 if your jumping.
Those cast wheels are HEAVY.
Title: Re: Opinions on this wheel and tire combo
Post by: Peelz on September 10, 2008, 01:29:41 PM
Quote from: kyledvor61 on September 10, 2008, 12:27:15 PM
I have sandstars on c-series and i dig em :clap:

you ride sand, where?
Title: Re: Opinions on this wheel and tire combo
Post by: kyledvor61 on September 10, 2008, 01:33:10 PM
Quote from: Peels660 on September 10, 2008, 01:29:41 PM
Quote from: kyledvor61 on September 10, 2008, 12:27:15 PM
I have sandstars on c-series and i dig em :clap:

you ride sand, where?
snow :lol:

i did use em at the badlands once but its just pea gravel, but it worked ok. Next time i go im not gonna use em since they have MX tracks now :lol:
Title: Re: Opinions on this wheel and tire combo
Post by: Peelz on September 10, 2008, 01:46:53 PM
Quote from: kyledvor61 on September 10, 2008, 01:33:10 PM
Quote from: Peels660 on September 10, 2008, 01:29:41 PM
Quote from: kyledvor61 on September 10, 2008, 12:27:15 PM
I have sandstars on c-series and i dig em :clap:

you ride sand, where?
snow :lol:

i did use em at the badlands once but its just pea gravel, but it worked ok. Next time i go im not gonna use em since they have MX tracks now :lol:

I wouldn't use paddles there at all either. A mud type tire with bigger lugs would work well though.
Title: Re: Opinions on this wheel and tire combo
Post by: kyledvor61 on September 11, 2008, 04:20:53 PM
Quote from: Peels660 on September 10, 2008, 01:46:53 PM
Quote from: kyledvor61 on September 10, 2008, 01:33:10 PM
Quote from: Peels660 on September 10, 2008, 01:29:41 PM
Quote from: kyledvor61 on September 10, 2008, 12:27:15 PM
I have sandstars on c-series and i dig em :clap:

you ride sand, where?
snow :lol:

i did use em at the badlands once but its just pea gravel, but it worked ok. Next time i go im not gonna use em since they have MX tracks now :lol:

I wouldn't use paddles there at all either. A mud type tire with bigger lugs would work well though.

holeshot HD's next time 8) should work good all around, as i dont plan on leaving the MX tracks much, but if i do it will just be around the "dunes" area then right back the the track :lol: