i've ran sandstars, sand sharks, sand tires unlimited paddles and skat trak haulers. im not "brand loyal" i just speak the truth. you get what you pay for. im not saying they wont work, infact i would probly choose those over any other tire besides skat traks hauler's or extreme's. those tires arent made with the same quality as skat traks. i've read too many horror stories and seen many pictures of those sand haulers with paddles ripped off to ever buy a set of those over the real thing. i've had my skat trak haulers for 7 years now with no leaks, no ripped paddles and plenty of tread left to last ATLEAST another few years if not longer. with that said, if you are an occasional duner then the sand haulers are probly all you'll ever need.