bonzai272 Posted October 26, 2007 Report Share Posted October 26, 2007 Im just barely getting into sand riding like Glamis, Pismo, etc. I have Sand Stars all around but my buddy is going to buy a Banshee and the dude hes getting it from has been running paddles in the rear with just the regular dirt tires on front. What type of difference are we talking about if you run dirt tires compared to sand up front? Im trying to tell my friend he needs to buy some sand stars up front but this guy is saying he will be fine with dirt. Maybe he will, I dont know. This is Glamis dune riding im talking about and sorry for the stupid question. Im still a noob. Thanks! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bansh-eman Posted October 26, 2007 Report Share Posted October 26, 2007 dirt fronts are ok if you dont have any others, but your sacrificing how well you can turn. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Duneman101 Posted October 26, 2007 Report Share Posted October 26, 2007 dirt fronts are ok if you dont have any others, but your sacrificing how well you can turn. i will second that... the sand tires tend to be lighter as well and help to reduce drag.... i roll with either the smoothies or mohawks and i love em.... they really float well Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dajogejr Posted October 26, 2007 Report Share Posted October 26, 2007 Not to mention when you turn you're gonna be eating sand from the knobbies picking it up...whereas smoothies just kinda float.... Smoothies are the only way to go...but, if nothing else, knobbies will suffice. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bonzai272 Posted October 26, 2007 Author Report Share Posted October 26, 2007 You guys like smoothies over say the mohawk style or the sand star fronts? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Handyman Posted October 27, 2007 Report Share Posted October 27, 2007 I run dirt tires on myt '99 and I can tell a difference but then again I'm not turning hard either. the bike will still turn but it will push a little more but then again yiou have sand stars to a little gas and the rear should swing right around. If money is an issue, roll with the knobbies for now and get some front sand tires after you get back. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bansh-eman Posted October 27, 2007 Report Share Posted October 27, 2007 You guys like smoothies over say the mohawk style or the sand star fronts? smoothies for going straight. mohawks for duning Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cykotik Posted October 27, 2007 Report Share Posted October 27, 2007 i will second that... the sand tires tend to be lighter as well and help to reduce drag.... i roll with either the smoothies or mohawks and i love em.... they really float well yep that what happend to me i eat more sand then i could of ever wanted Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shanYE west Posted October 27, 2007 Report Share Posted October 27, 2007 I use the kenda Dune trackers on my 450.. They're heavier the the skat-traks but I'm not racing and the added durability eases my mind and my wallet lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HiRoller Posted October 27, 2007 Report Share Posted October 27, 2007 Dirt tires will work if ya ain't got nothing else but sand tires are well worth the $$$, especially if you do any tight technical riding. I prefer Dune Trackers over Mohawks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coupelx Posted October 27, 2007 Report Share Posted October 27, 2007 i run my razr's in the sand with straight paddles and its not the best but it works, especially if i want to hit the dirt trails with the 4pokes. i keep them air'd up nice and hard. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zillaguy89 Posted October 27, 2007 Report Share Posted October 27, 2007 I run kenda dune trackers on both my bikes....can't beat em for the price....they are a bit on the heavy side for a sand tire though.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RoostRocket Posted October 28, 2007 Report Share Posted October 28, 2007 dirt tires will be ok but sand fronts would be a big improvment... i wont ever run knobbies in the sand again turning just sucks period. i personally like the sand star fronts the best, but there is not a big difference between any of the fronts with some kind of ridge. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bonzai272 Posted October 29, 2007 Author Report Share Posted October 29, 2007 what size tires for the rear? His is stock with T5s. 20x11x8 20x11x9 20x11x10 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
phxrider Posted October 29, 2007 Report Share Posted October 29, 2007 Dirt tires are fine in the sand, but you'll float over the sand and turn better with sand fronts. I love my Dune Trackers when making those last minute turns. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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