Ive been thinking about buying some rear paddle tires for when I go to the sand dunes. Just got me a set of used 8" douglas black label rims to use for my paddle tires. I have a fmf fatty exhaust, k & N filter, and newly rebuilt engine (all stock). What size of paddles should I get? Was looking at some 18 x 9.5 x 8 aerospeed tires or kenda gecko 20 x 11 x 8. Both are 8 paddle. Don't want the most expensive, but dont want the wrong size either. Im not out to compete, just to have fun. What do you all think??
Paddles for dunes??
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I would take the 20's over the 18's and gear for them. To me the taller tires don't want to bury themselves as bad as short tires.
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Take the 20's over the 18's Height is improtant in the sand, Gear accordingly. Geckos are aight, I run a pair currently. I have ran many other sets, including pricey ones. You tear up paddles at a fairly fast rate, unless you never leave the sand. It just happens dont waist your money on ITPs. I love mine, bu they sure are pricey considering the options available.
Seriousley Haulers are the only way to roll. 8 paddles is too much for the blaster, but to each their own. Go with a bigger size and gear for it. If you have any questions regarding blasters on the sand let me know, I might be able to lend some insight.
Oh yeah. Burnt (dead) extreme paddles for a banshee work excellent for the blasters on the sand. Seen it many times.
Hank
Seriousley Haulers are the only way to roll. 8 paddles is too much for the blaster, but to each their own. Go with a bigger size and gear for it. If you have any questions regarding blasters on the sand let me know, I might be able to lend some insight.
Oh yeah. Burnt (dead) extreme paddles for a banshee work excellent for the blasters on the sand. Seen it many times.
Hank
Ok, I run solely in the dunes so ive got a bit of experience duning.
for a blaster, a hot setup is to run either a 6 paddle hauler or 8 paddle glider. 20 inch tall, 10 inch wide, 8 inch diameter. put them on a 8 x 7 rim.
I prefer the bead to bead buff or super light, but for the 1-2 per year duner, that might be a stretch in cost.
Douglas blue labels is all youll need. Dont buy something heavy thinking you need the extra protection. Whatcha gonna hit ? Sand !!!!
for a blaster, a hot setup is to run either a 6 paddle hauler or 8 paddle glider. 20 inch tall, 10 inch wide, 8 inch diameter. put them on a 8 x 7 rim.
I prefer the bead to bead buff or super light, but for the 1-2 per year duner, that might be a stretch in cost.
Douglas blue labels is all youll need. Dont buy something heavy thinking you need the extra protection. Whatcha gonna hit ? Sand !!!!
On my LT I run 22x11x10 10 paddle haulers on douglas .125 with a 12 tooth front sprocket. My LT won't accelerate in 5th gear (only a 5 speed) with those tires on it and it makes a little bit of power.
Taller is better in the sand , I have a set of ( inexpensive ) 8 paddle tires and they work great , I suggest you ditch the k&n filter for a dual stage uni filter and get a outerwears pre-filter , that k&n will flow more dirt into your engine .
given the two choices Id forsure get the gecko's. ive run a set of them before and had no issue with them, but once they wear down they arent so great. so never ride them outside of the sand! as said ^^ taller is better, but so is wider because it gives you more 'floatation' in the sand. you shouldnt have an issue with 8 paddles, but it would probably be a good idea to throw on a 12t front sproket when you hit the dunes
How will the 12t sprocket help? I only go to the dunes 2 or 3 times a year if that, so don't want to get the most expensive paddles. But I want to make sure and gear it right. Will probably get the 20 11 8 gecko 8 paddles because they aren't that expensive.
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