What size & what kind HELP PLEASE!

[smokin350]

what's up guys i'm going to glamis next month and i was wondering what size sand paddles and what kind i should get? Usually i use ITP SAND STARS in a 20x11x9 but now i have a completly different motor pumping out 80 to 90hp don't know yet still waiting for the dyno run, with a +4 Alba swingarm and a complete lonstar rear set-up sproket hub, brake hub, wheel hubs,lock-nut, and lonestar axle with a dual rate fully adjutable elka shock.

in the front i have the 2+1 alba pro-comp a-arms with dual rate piggy elka's, and i use the ITP SAND STARS in the front 21x7x10 and they work awesome.

I was thinking of getting the ITP SAND STARS in a 22x11x10 cause i think i the 20's will just spin to much and before u know it i'll be sitting on the skid plate.

Or i was thinking some SKAt-TRAK haulers or the extreme grip or the rippers but if i got the rippers what size, and 8 paddle or 10 PADDLE which is better and why more or less paddles. sorry for the novel guys just wanna get shit right the first time.

 

P.S. I PLAN ON DUING ALL TYPES OF RIDING THERE NOT JUST DRAG RACING BUT ALL AROUND DUNE CRUIZING,HILL CLIMBING, DRAGING THANKS.

Edited January 8, 2005 by smokin350

[FIRST BANSHEE]

I run the extremes, 20-10-8, 10 paddle they work great for me. I don't have nearly the HP you do.

For your HP I would get at least a 22-10 with a 10 paddle. call skat-trac and see what they suggest.

[Big Blue]

21 or 22 inch tall tire in a 9 paddle hauler unless you want to keep the v blade design the go with the sand stars again.

[smokin350]

thats what i was thinking to to go with the 22 inch tire how much turning disability would i lose if i didn't go with the v blade like sandstar and went with the straight cut like the hauller and how do you know how many paddles to pick 8,9,10 which is best for me.

[RNBRAD]

I went from a sand skate v paddle to 10 paddle extreme haulers. I didn't notice little if any difference in turning ability. Pretty much the same. For all around duning I would go with a 20 to 21'' tire. 22's and above are more for dragging and you will lose some slideability with tire roll flex. I use the 20's and they do everything well. Though I'm thinking of getting some 22's just for when I like to drag. It's up to you but the 20'' tire will definitely out handle the 22''. It seems your set-up is more geared for handling versus straight line speed.

[smokin350]

i'm still confused on what tire to pick i think i'm gonna get the SANDSTARS in a 22x11x10 u guys think that is good or should i go with the 20x11x10 i figure with all the power i'm gonna have the 22's would be better traction or should i not even go with the sandstar and go with somthing more like the HUALER and what size and how many paddles could i would like to order this stuff on monday thanks.

[RNBRAD]

Definitely get a hauler whatever you choose. 20'' 10 paddle extremes will be plenty of paddle for your motor.

[FIRST BANSHEE]

i'm still confused on what tire to pick i think i'm gonna get the SANDSTARS in a 22x11x10 u guys think that is good or should i go with the 20x11x10 i figure with all the power i'm gonna have the 22's would be better traction or should i not even go with the sandstar and go with somthing more like the HUALER and what size and how many paddles could i would like to order this stuff on monday thanks.

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I don't have any where near 80-90 hp, and run 20-10-8 10 paddle extremes and hook ok, with your hp you might try to find a set of 21-12-8 10 paddle extremes, skat-trac said they stopped making them but i've seen them at a few stores.

[05bansh]

I am running Skat Trak 22x11x8 8-paddle. Awesome hook up for climbing! Except you will probably want to drop to a 14 tooth on your front sproket to compensate for the bigger tire.

[Oilsmoke]

I would test out your old tires first and see how they did before I drop the cash.

 

I had 21x12x8 8 paddle haulers and switched to a 21x12x8 9 paddle Hauler and my shee pushes more in the turns than before If your plans are for More play than stay low on the paddle count or v wedge desgins.

If you need the hook up for hill shootin 9 paddle extreme or 10 hauler in 22 would be my choice.