what kind of tires for dunes

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patmc81 · #1 Post by **patmc81** » Thu Sep 01, 2005 10:20 pm

I know paddles but there are so meny kinds.
are the sand stars good?
do you need the front?
how are the cheep brands? (ams)

Canniboomer · #2 Post by **Canniboomer** » Thu Sep 01, 2005 10:45 pm

This thread should brings LOTS of opinions.

I just put a set of AMS Sand Snakes on a 250EX -- really perfect for that bike, with a shorter and flexible 8 paddle, but probably not enough scoop for the Cannondale's power.

SandStars are durable and good value, rated 4 out of 5 by DirtWheels, and still slide pretty well.

Sand Sharks (Glamis OEM) not bad either, even cheaper, and good sliders.

But straight-up Haulers are best for hillclimbs & drags, lots of options.

patmc81 · #3 Post by **patmc81** » Thu Sep 01, 2005 10:50 pm

also forgot to ad that i only ride at the dunes 1 or 2 a year

cannondale27 · #4 Post by **cannondale27** » Thu Sep 01, 2005 11:04 pm

Haulers Rule!22in.

Jaybr · #5 Post by **Jaybr** » Thu Sep 01, 2005 11:48 pm

We made a trip to Glamis back in Feb. I live in VA, so I won't get to the dunes very often.

I got a set of Sand Sharks and they did well and where reasonably innexpensive.

azcannon · #6 Post by **azcannon** » Fri Sep 02, 2005 12:20 am

Haulers dont turn well at all for once a year you will like the stars better

61austin · #7 Post by **61austin** » Fri Sep 02, 2005 1:31 am

Sand stars are the best all around paddle for the money.

patmc81 · #8 Post by **patmc81** » Fri Sep 02, 2005 2:49 am

should I get the stock size rear tires?

61austin · #9 Post by **61austin** » Fri Sep 02, 2005 3:17 am

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Originally posted by patmc81
should I get the stock size rear tires?

If you have nerf bars I wouldn't suggest anything bigger than 21's.

acarli3 · #10 Post by **acarli3** » Fri Sep 02, 2005 5:02 am

Sandstars are the best bang for your buck. They are molded so they last you for years. Haulers definitely dig much better but they are costly. The paddels are molded onto the tire so they tend to wear-out much more quickly. Dune enthusiasts love them. If I only rode 1-2 times a year at the dunes, I wouldn't consider myself and enthusiast and get the sandstars.