Paddle Tire Question

[Mr. Clean]

Is this a 9" or 10" rim? Anyone tell based on a picture?

[SWIGIN]

my guess would be 10 but cant you measure it?

[oldsking86]

I say a 10" also, just measure it tho to be sure

[Mr. Clean]

No, unfortunately I spotted it and took a pic of it while I was in Oregon, now I am back in Florida. I have a set of 10" douglas rims but that setup looks smaller than the 10".

You guys are probably right, thanks for the eyeballs.

[Yamahondaman]

10" ...
i like the 10" for the asphalt... sand ...NO !! spin TOO Much..
people like them because they "look cool" .. :crazy:

[SYKO]

hey! I got 10's with paddles!!

[3Wheelers4Life]

do this find something in the picture that you know how high it is like pretend the fmf muffler is 3 inches tall, then go to paint and copy and paste the muffler into the rim as many times as it fits, so if it fits in the rim 3 times and the muffler is 3 inches tall, the rim is a 9 inch rim. unless somebody just knows. see pic

[RoscoW]

Yamahondaman

I'm not sure what you mean by spin too much? I only make it sand once or twice a year so I not too familliar with how a paddle tire should "act" in the sand. Should they wrinkle up the sidewall like a drag slick?
We're heading to the dunes on the 9th and I have a choice of three sets of paddles that I got with my R:wondering :wondering
1 set of AMS Aerospeed's at 20-11-8:wondering
1 set of old 8 paddle Dick Cepek Sand Sports at 22- 12.50 - 8:wondering
1 set of STU mini desert traks at 22 -14- 10:wondering

From the experienced sand guys, Which tire would be better to run and if you could explain why?

I also have a set of Carlisle Dirt Boss tires at 22-11-8 but there not mounted yet.

Sorry for the thread hijack:naughty:

[SYKO]

I know the aero speeds work great! just ask fla2-stroke he hooks up with them on his r!

[fla 2-stroke]

aeros are great tires.I have a set of geckos also.they work well but the areos slide a little better.I love the rooster a 2-stroke in sand can throw with paddles.how was out west mike?did you get a chance to do any duning?

[i58829]

I'm gonna say those are 10 inch because look at how much flat area there is outside of the bolt pattern. Stock 8 inch rims only go on a 4/110 a certain way so the welds clear (they are basically tight) and the 9 inch would be about 1 1/2 inches from the lugs out. Thats my logic, TC...

[cr480r]

I'm gonna say those are 10 inch because look at how much flat area there is outside of the bolt pattern. Stock 8 inch rims only go on a 4/110 a certain way so the welds clear (they are basically tight) and the 9 inch would be about 1 1/2 inches from the lugs out. Thats my logic, TC...

I agree... 10's...

[Yamahondaman]

Yamahondaman

I'm not sure what you mean by spin too much? I only make it sand once or twice a year so I not too familliar with how a paddle tire should "act" in the sand. Should they wrinkle up the sidewall like a drag slick?
We're heading to the dunes on the 9th and I have a choice of three sets of paddles that I got with my R:wondering :wondering
1 set of AMS Aerospeed's at 20-11-8:wondering
1 set of old 8 paddle Dick Cepek Sand Sports at 22- 12.50 - 8:wondering
1 set of STU mini desert traks at 22 -14- 10:wondering

From the experienced sand guys, Which tire would be better to run and if you could explain why?

I also have a set of Carlisle Dirt Boss tires at 22-11-8 but there not mounted yet.

Sorry for the thread hijack:naughty:

There's no such thing as a Thread Hijack when there's a GOOD Question asked.
SYKO and fla 2-stroke have PERFECT Paddles for "there" Application... i was just "typeing" about "too much spin" because my RAG is 12" Stretched.. the 22x11x8 TALLER HALLER is what i run to get "OUT THE HOLE" in 300 Foot for Sand Drag's and Hill Climbing in Soft Sand ... on the Other hand i use the ZIPPERS' or Pro-Wedge II's for Loamy or Clay Tracks' ..
all in all .... stock,2",4",6" Stretch i would use the 8-10 Paddle Haller's on 8" rim's
and YES !! the more side wall ... the more "flex","wrinkle" Traction like the Drag Slick's.. but............... they pull you down on the TOP END...

[RoscoW]

Thanks for the info guys, I think I'l take all three along and try each one for a while, I'll post my thoughts when done.

Thanks

Ross..

[Yamahondaman]

YES .... let us know . OH I FORGOT !!! the Gecko's i have are COOL for the stock lenght bikes ...

[madmanwithmouse]

Sand tire size/ type has alot to do with what type of riding you do...
if you like to run alot of trails use a smaller tire like 20,21
if you want to climb big dunes use a larger tire like 22,23,24
personaly on my scrammy i use 24" 9paddle extreames on the rear 25" on front, but it also weighs 600+lbs

[Dammit!]

Look like 10s to me. I don't think they even make haulers for 9 inch rims do they?

And depending on what you're doing, getting a little more spin with a paddle can actually be a good thing. There are times where I'd like to get a little bit more spin out of mine (5th gear towards the top of the hill usually :lol: ). Maximum traction with a short swingarm isn't always a good thing either. Just depends on your setup and application.

[Mr. Clean]

Look like 10s to me. I don't think they even make haulers for 9 inch rims do they?



They list a Hauler 20x11x9 and a 25x12x9.