Sand tires?

[Flodies400ex]

well I am soon going to sand lake oregon dunes. I was wondering what is good sand tires for dragracing and I already have rims for it but I am not sure what to get for dragracing at sand lake and I also have the specs below in my signature

[Flodies400ex]

where is the best place where I can buy parts price wise

[400exrider707]

I would get an 8 paddle hauler

[CHEVYZ]

22x11x8 8 Paddle (Hauler) Extremes.

[Flodies400ex]

do you think its alittle to big and will I loose topend power and should I use my stock sprockets

[250r4life]

i would go 20x11x10 (you can go with an 8 in wheel, but i like the 10 for looks)... i wouldnt go any more than 8 paddles...

i would not go 22 in rears with your stock gearing though... i dont beleive you have enough power to pull those how you should

[GPracer2500]

Unless you're really hard on paddles, skip the Extremes. Too heavy.

[CHEVYZ]

Originally posted by Flodies400ex
do you think its alittle to big and will I loose topend power and should I use my stock sprockets Riding area has alot to do with it, but IMO it is not too much. The goal with the 22s is to transfer the power from bottom to top, so to say. It makes for more predictable launches, and the power comes it later when it can be of more use. I ran 20s on mine, and although I liked them, I found the larger tires to work far better.I recommend 8 in rims over the 10s also. The 8s allow for more actual tire, and therefore allows the tire to squat more on takeoff and expand more once you are moving.

Extremes allow for more cup and a stiffer paddle. I ran the regulars, not enough cup. Didn't notice much of a weight difference.

You can gear it down if you want, but I don't recommend it. You really don't need it.

[400exrider707]

GPracer has been doing some research on the weights of some paddle tires, and I would definitely take his advice on this subject...

GP you should post up some more of your results as far as power to weight of the tire was concerned. It was very interesting.