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paddle tires
Posted: June 27th, 2007, 7:00 pm
by ou812
So as part of a package I got 2 sand paddle tires, one has 8 cups on it and the other has 10. Now I don't know jack shizz about sand riding tires. So whats the diff between the 2 in how the will work? Stupid guy needs to know.
Re: paddle tires
Posted: June 27th, 2007, 7:07 pm
by RodeHard
ou812 wrote:So as part of a package I got 2 sand paddle tires, one has 8 cups on it and the other has 10. Now I don't know jack shizz about sand riding tires. So whats the diff between the 2 in how the will work? Stupid guy needs to know.
I've got an 8 paddle and get around just fine. I suppose a 10 or 12 paddle would give you that much more sand to throw for a nicer rooster tail.
Posted: June 27th, 2007, 7:36 pm
by 97af
Little engine,less paddles, 500....As many paddles as you can get.
Posted: June 27th, 2007, 10:52 pm
by iggys-amsoil
With 8 you will get more wheel spin. Go for 10 or 12. More for hillclimbers.
Common rule of thumb
125 = 6
250 = 8
500 = 10 or 12
I ran into a guy at Skat Track with a 450 having one made with 9.
Seems like most 450's I see have 10.
Posted: June 28th, 2007, 12:07 am
by AlisoBob
Only about 1/4 of the paddles touch the ground at any one moment..
Think of a 10 paddle as a 2.5 and a 8 as a 2.
Pretty close.
Paddle condition can mean more that total count as far as traction is concerned.
One thing is for sure.... sand is FUN!
Posted: June 28th, 2007, 9:14 am
by ou812
One thing is for sure.... sand is FUN!
If I get some time in Aug and can talk one of my wimmpy 250 friends into it, will make a trip to Oregan and try them out.