Maverick302 Posted August 2, 2004 Report Share Posted August 2, 2004 What are some good sand tires (preferable V-tread, not haulers) for use in the snow? I heard geckos suck, haulers are great, realtors work well, but I'm looking for a floaty tire that doesn't grip like a sob. Something that will rid my shee of 6th gear tire spin, but stable (hence the v-tread) enough for powerslides in 4th. Thanks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigwill Posted August 2, 2004 Report Share Posted August 2, 2004 Since it was about 87 today and I live not to far from you-do you know something about the weather that we dont I used a set of superswampers last year-they also worked real good at coalfest in the wet coal slag Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maverick302 Posted August 2, 2004 Author Report Share Posted August 2, 2004 It occasionally snows about 8 inches overnight in my neighborhood. I'm looking for a SAND tire for SNOW lol. You gave me a mud tire for coal haha. Thanks anyways. What's the best V-tread tire? Sand skate style. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sredish Posted August 2, 2004 Report Share Posted August 2, 2004 Since it was about 87 today and I live not to far from you-do you know something about the weather that we dont I used a set of superswampers last year-they also worked real good at coalfest in the wet coal slag that's exactly what i was thinking, some super swampers or vampires. a heavy lugged mud tire would be better for you than a san tire i think, although, watch the weight closely. obviously, the mudders would be heavier, but I don't know by how much. If weight is an issue, Sand Skates just might be your best bet. They're great but not overly grippy. That's my complaint with them in the sand, great but not super grippy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maverick302 Posted August 2, 2004 Author Report Share Posted August 2, 2004 If weight is an issue, Sand Skates just might be your best bet. They're great but not overly grippy. That's my complaint with them in the sand, great but not super grippy. EXACTLY what I'm looking for. Thank you, sredish Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sredish Posted August 2, 2004 Report Share Posted August 2, 2004 also, check the weight difference between the 20s and 22s. the 22's would be ideal if they're not much heavier and use as little air as possible. you'll also need the biggest fronts you can get because your tires will want to dive in. you might consider getting some much wider fronts to help you float. later. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maverick302 Posted August 3, 2004 Author Report Share Posted August 3, 2004 One more question (sorry, no sand near me, never used paddles), will the sand skates still turn well? I read on macdizzy that all sand tires suck at turning. Would i be better off just keeping my knobbies on? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fixitrod Posted August 3, 2004 Report Share Posted August 3, 2004 A 2 wheel drive in a lot snow isn't going to turn well anyway... lol As far as the rear tires, you'll be better off going with a bigger tire and small rim too. They will roll easier in the snow. Banshees and snow just aren't a very good combo. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maverick302 Posted August 3, 2004 Author Report Share Posted August 3, 2004 NOTE: I will be riding in 2-7inches of snow on the roads. I don't need fronts, knobbies work great. I turn with my body and the throttle, what I'm asking if paddles will provide too much straight line traction to turn well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wickedfmx Posted August 3, 2004 Report Share Posted August 3, 2004 desert storms work good in snow Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crazy Diamond Posted August 4, 2004 Report Share Posted August 4, 2004 Super Swampers, 4-SNOWS, Bear Claws, Mud Sharks are all good tires in the snow. I have a set of Paddle Masters! They work great in Packed or wet snow. Powder kinda sucks tho. Try 4-SNOWS they are cheap and work good! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PUSH THE THROTTLE Posted August 5, 2004 Report Share Posted August 5, 2004 I also have a set of paddle masters they are made for mud and snow. I haven't had enough snow to want to try them but I have taken them out in the mud and they worked excellent. Paddle masters have reinforced paddles so that they are less likely to be torn off. They were also only $40 each from the recreation unlimited add in Dirtwheels. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
QuadMX Posted August 5, 2004 Report Share Posted August 5, 2004 I have a set of realtors on rims if you're lookin for some. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maverick302 Posted August 5, 2004 Author Report Share Posted August 5, 2004 How about some snow studs? Do they work in snow or just ice? That would be a much better solution. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dark Ranger Posted August 5, 2004 Report Share Posted August 5, 2004 I run Realtors on mine and it has no problem with snow. They grip well, but I have no problem doing power slides around corners. Mine are also the biggest you can get. They're a little extra heavy that way, but they also have a much larger footprint so it doesn't sink in easily. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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