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Maintenance & Technical => KX500 Original => Topic started by: proudndn21 on February 12, 2007, 03:11:21 AM

Title: paddle tire?
Post by: proudndn21 on February 12, 2007, 03:11:21 AM

I plan on going to Little Sahara in the next month or two when we get or other dunebuggy done. Just wandering it anyone has any suggestions on paddle tires for a 500? I have also seen front tires but never used one. So what tire do you suggest? :-D

Title: Re: paddle tire?
Post by: moreccsthanlbs on February 12, 2007, 04:02:53 AM

you don't have to do anything with the front tire. i have run a 10 paddle(skat-trak)...destroyed it in a day..went with a cheap 8 paddle and haven't had any issues. go cheap, cuz the 5hundo shreds paddles...gear a little taller also. have fun

Title: Re: paddle tire?
Post by: alan on February 12, 2007, 04:33:31 AM

When you put a paddle tire on the rear of a KX5 you don't need a front tire, because it is never on the ground! :lol: :lol: :lol:

Title: Re: paddle tire?
Post by: proudndn21 on February 12, 2007, 04:50:44 AM

so cheap :? what about how many paddles, what difference deos it make from 8-10?

Title: Re: paddle tire?
Post by: proudndn21 on February 12, 2007, 04:51:50 AM

has anyone ever used a front rib sand tire?

Title: Re: paddle tire?
Post by: Danger4u2 on February 12, 2007, 05:03:13 AM

I have 2 sets of wheels, the stock MX wheels, and a stock set that I will mount sand tires on.  I bought AMS Sand Snake tires front and rear.  I have not mounted them yet or used them.  So I can't give you a thumbs up or down.  Here's a site if you want to look at them.
http://www.tiresunlimited.com/ALL%20TIRES/AMS/AMS%20mc/ams_sand_snake_mx.htm

Title: Re: paddle tire?
Post by: stewart on February 12, 2007, 07:43:40 AM

 i like my 14 paddle skat  trak  i had made

Title: Re: paddle tire?
Post by: Arigato on February 12, 2007, 01:11:03 PM

I run an 8-blade turbo paddle; it get great traction yet spins enough to turn well too.  The ribbed front is the bomb!  It adds a whole new dimension to turning in the sand. :mrgreen:

Title: Re: paddle tire?
Post by: proudndn21 on February 12, 2007, 03:40:46 PM

thanks guys. i will deff get front and rear tires. Im a big guy so i have probs turning with the extra weight sinking the front tire.

Title: Re: paddle tire?
Post by: FuriouSly on February 12, 2007, 07:30:44 PM

Hey there...

here is a good thread with some interesting info on sand tires...

http://www.kxriders.com/forums/index.php/topic,474.0.html

Sly

Title: Re: paddle tire?
Post by: raredesign on February 16, 2007, 02:03:02 AM

The KX5 has a front tire?  :?

Title: Re: paddle tire?
Post by: alan on February 16, 2007, 02:11:34 AM

Quote from: raredesign on February 16, 2007, 02:03:02 AM

The KX5 has a front tire?  :?

Good One! He He!

Title: Re: paddle tire?
Post by: proudndn21 on February 16, 2007, 08:46:39 AM

yeah its the round kickstand like thing you use when u stop or park.  :-D