Sand Tires , Do It Again Question

[OFDPOS]

For the ones that have them and been out with them . Knowing what you know now would you still buy some?

On the fence on buying some, went to Sand Mountain Nv a couple weeks back and for the most part with the stock tires aired down to about 8lbs went everywhere I wanted to go, NO I was NOT the first up the hill, NO I didn't make it to the top around towards the back before bogging down and turning around back down. But had a blast . Now 90% of everything out there had sand tires on them, Didn't cross my mind at the time being there to ask people there their thoughts..

I have a stock 2016 XP1K looking at some 30x15x15 Sand Stripper XL 7/8 inch tall 10 paddle rears and 30x13x15 Sand Stripper XL 3 rib fronts on Casino beadlock wheels.
Can get a decent deal on them , just trying to get others take on are they worth it or not ???

So would you buy them knowing what you know now running them ??

[The Rattler (BLR)]

For the ones that have them and been out with them . Knowing what you know now would you still buy some?

On the fence on buying some, went to Sand Mountain Nv a couple weeks back and for the most part with the stock tires aired down to about 8lbs went everywhere I wanted to go, NO I was NOT the first up the hill, NO I didn't make it to the top around towards the back before bogging down and turning around back down. But had a blast . Now 90% of everything out there had sand tires on them, Didn't cross my mind at the time being there to ask people there their thoughts..

I have a stock 2016 XP1K looking at some 30x15x15 Sand Stripper XL 7/8 inch tall 10 paddle rears and 30x13x15 Sand Stripper XL 3 rib fronts on Casino beadlock wheels.
Can get a decent deal on them , just trying to get others take on are they worth it or not ???

So would you buy them knowing what you know now running them ??
I know You won't have anyone follow you with sand strippers...they throw way to much sand for my liking..

[neil11975]

I am definitely no expert on sand tires but I'm pretty sure that a 10 paddle 30" tire is way too much for a stock 1000. Most guys with stock machines are running 8 paddle I believe. I run my bighorns at 6 psi at sand mountain. You would be surprised how much better they perform at 6 psi compared to 8 psi. I'm sure there will be some other guys on there that can give you more info than I have.

[OFDPOS]

64 lookie loos and only 2 replies ?? So everybody is happy /satisfied with their set up then... :cool:

[Airbus899]

64 lookie loos and only 2 replies ?? So everybody is happy /satisfied with their set up then... :cool:

Lol.... Ok I'll put in my opinion. Quick background on my sand experience. Everything from a CRF450, Rhino, Twin Turbo Long travel sand car to a Stock RZR 1000. Sand is all about momentum & wheel spin. The lighter the paddles the better & "Most" of the time less paddle is better. Especially on low HP heavy UTV's. If u want to hook up & go straight fast u want a narrow wheel with taller paddles. If u want a duning machine that will handle well and not have a lot of push in the turns u want a FLAT Paddle with a Wide wheel. The best Duning & still have good traction Paddle for around 100-120hp UTV is the Sand Tires Unlimited 28 Sand Blaster #1 Comp Cut on 11" wheel. Front tire would be a smooth buff 30" tire on 7" wheel.
If it's a Turbo w/ 140+ HP run #2 & Comp cut as well. Hope that helps!

[EPL]

The best Duning & still have good traction Paddle for around 100-120hp UTV is the Sand Tires Unlimited 28 Sand Blaster #1 Comp Cut on 11" wheel. Front tire would be a smooth buff 30" tire on 7" wheel.



If you look in the parts for sale section I have this basic set up for sale !!

[drtfun]

64 lookie loos and only 2 replies ?? So everybody is happy /satisfied with their set up then... :cool:
Have not tried my set up yet Skats 30x10x14 ruff buff and 30x10x14 10cup extreams will let you know at the end of the month have a ride to windy bay two weeks from now

[OFDPOS]

Ok got a few more replies ;) lol
The set I listed in my OP I can get a decent deal on them used. But have had a few say put the money elsewhere , seats , lights, etc.
I wish they had one of those test before you buy setups ....

I know when you go into places or on the phone usually most will sell what they have more of or more profit on ... Said "most" not every one... lol
I have emailed back and fourth a few times with GMZ racing products and they were saying the set up I listed in my OP was the best set-up for the XP1K .. Once again is that because they know their business "or" they are just pushing for profit?

I know one thing they are heavy,, both tire and rim rears would come in about 49 lbs each and the fronts about 43 lbs each...

[OFDPOS]

If you look in the parts for sale section I have this basic set up for sale !!

Did you go with something else , or just not running sand tires anymore ??

[EPL]

Did you go with something else , or just not running sand tires anymore ??
They. don't fit my turbo !!

[OFDPOS]

They. don't fit my turbo !!

Ok guess I misread your reply on you having a set that would fit my 1k in the for sale section when you posted it in post #6... ;)

[Arcticdog]

I have pro armor 12 paddle dune tires and wheels I want to get rid of.
Rear 28-11-14 front 28-9-14.
Make me a fair offer. 2594

[Kbachell]

On my 1000xp, I run the Sand Tires Unlimited 28" #1 Comp Cut, just like Ben said, with STU Tribute tires on the front and love them. I run similar tires with #2 Comp Cut and Smooth Buffs on the front of my 900xp Turbo. I used to be a Banshee sand drag guy, and then TRX450 Honda and I have found that spending extra on good sand tires is well worth the extra money. Last year, a friend of mine could not climb the big drag hill @ Sand Mountain with his 900XP with Dunes paddles, but we put my STU paddles, just on the rear, and he hit the top with pretty good momentum! He sold the Dunes tires and bought a set of Sand Tires Unlimited, as well.

[KNB]

I ran STUs on my 900xp and loved them, had Sand Strippers on my 1000 and hated them, currently running 30 inch 9 paddle Skats with smooth buffs up front and love them

[Maverick4me]

I run Skats and recommend them.