Help with paddle tires

[Sandeater]

The only thing I would add is the number of paddles varies depending on where you are riding. Sand can be softer, finer, wetter, etc. depending on which sand dunes you ride in. Elevation also plays a factor.

Ahh yes I forgot to mention that.



I used to run 22" but when I talked to John @ Sand Toyz he said they do the 21x12x8 bead to bead buff but still get the 72" roll out of a 22" tire and they weigh a lot less than a 22" carcass that they shave down.  With where you ride, the sand is usually soft and fluffy and are at a lower altitude so you could probably get away with more paddles.

I recommend a 21 or 22" tire on an 8" rim.  More flotation and less weight.  Sand loves to kill power so you want to try to help out the quad as much as you can lol.  If you are not able to flip your butt end around, put more air in the tires.  I run around 6-7 lbs and can flip my back end around pretty easy and do some nice roosting  :grin_nod:

[Bleed_Blue]

Thanks for the advice, I bought 22" Sand Stars w/ ITP Black Pro T-9's from Rocky Mountain, $270 shipped.