opinion on these?

riot936 · 01-18-2012, 09:57 PM

I'm consideing getting these on 8" rims for my ltz and 400ex. Ill be riding at little sahara and by the river near my house.

AMS Aerospeed ATV Tire | ATV | Rocky Mountain ATV/MC

spize909 · 01-18-2012, 10:30 PM

I know it says they're not but I bet they are very heavy.
The price appears to be right though........

beaverclever02 · 01-18-2012, 10:32 PM

Not bad, I have always heard they were heavy too.

CFM-Z440 · 01-18-2012, 10:57 PM

I don't know, they look a little like Geckos

Kenda K534 Sand Gecko V-Paddle Sand Tire - ATV - Motorcycle Superstore

Everyone I have ever known that tried Geckos absolutely hated them. My two favorite sand tires depend on what you're doing. The ITP Sand Stars are great for general duning and side hilling. They are a little heavier than need be too, but I don't think they would be as heavy as those^^^ For drag racing and hill shooting, I love my 8 blade Scat Track Haulers. They are great, but they don't turn or slide worth a dang. I put which ever set on according to what I'm going to be doing.

Here's what my friend Nick thought of his Geckos...
Dune tire burnout in the trailer - YouTube

Disclaimer: He's not wearing a helmet, but he's not riding either (not going anywhere) If anyone has an issue with this being posted, let me know and I will take it down.

Jeff316 · 01-18-2012, 11:36 PM

Sorry to steal the topic or thread but what are the advantages of an 8in rim? Mine has em and after i need rear tires ASAP and hit up a few Motorsport stores here in miami no one had tires for me. Ended up going with cheap 22x11 chinese knobbby tires which actually turned out to be amazing in the mud lmao!

chinoduca · 01-18-2012, 11:48 PM

A friend had them, he said he liked them but prefered the Sandstars, they hoop up well but don't slide as good the Sandstars.

spize909 · 01-19-2012, 10:05 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jeff316

Sorry to steal the topic or thread but what are the advantages of an 8in rim? Mine has em and after i need rear tires ASAP and hit up a few Motorsport stores here in miami no one had tires for me. Ended up going with cheap 22x11 chinese knobbby tires which actually turned out to be amazing in the mud lmao!

8" wheel is lighter.....that's the only reason I know of but I'm sure there could be others beyond my realm of understanding

arrowblazer71 · 01-19-2012, 10:10 PM

I was looking at a set of these! cant beat a pair with wheels for 128 bucks. I have to buy 3 sets before we head to the dunes. Heavy is one thing but, I think im going with cost effective right now. I picked up a set of sand sharks the other day without rims like new for $50

spize909 · 01-19-2012, 10:21 PM

you can always sell them later.....
You can ride fine in the dunes without paddles..........if you really want to save money.

arrowblazer71 · 01-19-2012, 10:25 PM

I have a few sets located on craigslist hoping to get a set next week when i can make it to the city. then all i need is one more set

riot936 · 01-19-2012, 10:50 PM

ya the price is def what caught my eye considering I have to buy 2 sets with rims. but while I'm in okc.I'm sure I can craigslist a set or 2. Another benefit of a 8" rim is its less likely to bend under load. so i take the angled blades are for general duning where as straight blades are for dragging and hillshooting?.

beaverclever02 · 01-20-2012, 08:13 AM

The store at little sahara actually has some pretty good deals if you look for them.. You might give them a call

spize909 · 01-20-2012, 08:53 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by riot936

ya the price is def what caught my eye considering I have to buy 2 sets with rims. but while I'm in okc.I'm sure I can craigslist a set or 2. Another benefit of a 8" rim is its less likely to bend under load. so i take the angled blades are for general duning where as straight blades are for dragging and hillshooting?.

They say the angled blades are better for side hilling which would be general duning I suppose. Straight blades are for sure better for going straight whether it's a flat or a hill.
We were all running straight blades but when we got the new (used) 400 it came with a set of Sand Stars and for now I feel better with my son on those. I for one don't notice much of a difference but i'm really use to the Haulers now.
We're going to Glamis in a few weeks and I'll try a couple runs across the face of a big hill or two with both quads and compare how the different tires feel.

01-18-2012, 09:57 PM	#1 (permalink)
riot936 :::Mini LT80 Rider::: Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: shepherd/huntsvegas, tx Posts: 171	opinion on these? I'm consideing getting these on 8" rims for my ltz and 400ex. Ill be riding at little sahara and by the river near my house. AMS Aerospeed ATV Tire \| ATV \| Rocky Mountain ATV/MC __________________ 2008 z400 se Hardkore hubs, fmf, hotcams, dynojet, open box w/uni, tag bars,relocated dummies and key, renthal x ring, 13/40, razr rears, a/c wide, blingstar ultra light, alba plus 2 arms,blob delete, omf scoops,razr2. Coming soon,jm racing port-polish Wtb: header ex.capacity oil tank gforce hubs and beadlocks and 400ex ex.arms ex.swinger ex.hubs and anything else badass For sale: parts bike and hardkore hubs pm me for details

01-18-2012, 10:30 PM	#2 (permalink)
spize909 :::Get a life! You're over 5000 posts::: Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Southern California Posts: 5,264	I know it says they're not but I bet they are very heavy. The price appears to be right though........ __________________ 2005 Z-400 Mine *January* *2011 QOTM* 2004 Z-400 Brad'Z *October 2011 QOTM* http://www.suzukicentral.com/forums/...tm-winner.html 2004 Z-400 Wife's 1996 Sandsprite IV (sandrail) MINE Sponsors: Coors Light.............I sponsor them! *Life is tough...........it's tougher if you're stupid.*

01-18-2012, 10:32 PM	#3 (permalink)
beaverclever02 :::LT500 Rider::: Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Holt, Mo Posts: 1,742	Not bad, I have always heard they were heavy too. __________________ 03 Z400, Fly Aluma Steel Bars, Blob removed, fly kill switch, ASV levers, Power Madd hand gaurds, MQ park brake block, DG O-series pipe with Curtis sparks header, Pro Armor full nerfs with heel gaurd, CST Ambush Front and Rears, GBC Sand shark and shark fins on douglas blue label, No lid,pro design air filter, no snorkel, 6000k HID conversion, procom cdi, 06 ressie shocks, FCR39 tuned.

01-18-2012, 10:57 PM	#4 (permalink)
CFM-Z440 Super Moderator Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Southern Minnesota Posts: 6,437	I don't know, they look a little like Geckos Kenda K534 Sand Gecko V-Paddle Sand Tire - ATV - Motorcycle Superstore Everyone I have ever known that tried Geckos absolutely hated them. My two favorite sand tires depend on what you're doing. The ITP Sand Stars are great for general duning and side hilling. They are a little heavier than need be too, but I don't think they would be as heavy as those^^^ For drag racing and hill shooting, I love my 8 blade Scat Track Haulers. They are great, but they don't turn or slide worth a dang. I put which ever set on according to what I'm going to be doing. Here's what my friend Nick thought of his Geckos... Dune tire burnout in the trailer - YouTube Disclaimer: He's not wearing a helmet, but he's not riding either (not going anywhere) If anyone has an issue with this being posted, let me know and I will take it down. __________________ 03 LT-Z 470 Max Power 12.5:1 94mm Piston, Hot Rods +5 Stroker Crank, Web Cams 539 (+6) IN / 539 EX, with Hot Cams sprockets, Ferrea +1 Valves, LTZ/DRZ springs (IN)DRZ springs (EX), DRZ Manual Decomp. Ported head, FCR 41 with Noss adaptor, Home made intake, Modified HMF Full System, Home made header, Trailtech flywheel, Dyna Programable 54hp 36ft lbs

01-18-2012, 11:48 PM	#6 (permalink)
chinoduca :::Post Whore::: Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Doha, Qatar Posts: 2,145	A friend had them, he said he liked them but prefered the Sandstars, they hoop up well but don't slide as good the Sandstars. __________________ '07 LTR 450 - Yoshi rs-5, Intake Hotcam cam, 08 exhaust cam, FuelAtv intake, PCIII, Sandtars all around. '03 White Z400 - SOLD I♥ SuzukiCentral!

01-18-2012, 11:36 PM	#5 (permalink)
Jeff316 :::Rookie Rider::: Join Date: Jan 2012 Posts: 45	Sorry to steal the topic or thread but what are the advantages of an 8in rim? Mine has em and after i need rear tires ASAP and hit up a few Motorsport stores here in miami no one had tires for me. Ended up going with cheap 22x11 chinese knobbby tires which actually turned out to be amazing in the mud lmao!

01-19-2012, 10:10 PM	#8 (permalink)
arrowblazer71 :::Ozark 250 rider::: Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Tarkio, MO Posts: 300	I was looking at a set of these! cant beat a pair with wheels for 128 bucks. I have to buy 3 sets before we head to the dunes. Heavy is one thing but, I think im going with cost effective right now. I picked up a set of sand sharks the other day without rims like new for $50 __________________ 2004 Z400 white bros ehxaust, 92mm stroker kit. some other stuff. 2003 Z400 DMC Alien exhaust 2003 Z400 White bros exhaust Sponsors: GoPro, EVS, slick offroad wash, Eken, Livewire energy,

01-19-2012, 10:21 PM	#9 (permalink)
spize909 :::Get a life! You're over 5000 posts::: Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Southern California Posts: 5,264	you can always sell them later..... You can ride fine in the dunes without paddles..........if you really want to save money. __________________ 2005 Z-400 Mine *January* *2011 QOTM* 2004 Z-400 Brad'Z *October 2011 QOTM* http://www.suzukicentral.com/forums/...tm-winner.html 2004 Z-400 Wife's 1996 Sandsprite IV (sandrail) MINE Sponsors: Coors Light.............I sponsor them! *Life is tough...........it's tougher if you're stupid.*

01-19-2012, 10:25 PM	#10 (permalink)
arrowblazer71 :::Ozark 250 rider::: Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Tarkio, MO Posts: 300	I have a few sets located on craigslist hoping to get a set next week when i can make it to the city. then all i need is one more set __________________ 2004 Z400 white bros ehxaust, 92mm stroker kit. some other stuff. 2003 Z400 DMC Alien exhaust 2003 Z400 White bros exhaust Sponsors: GoPro, EVS, slick offroad wash, Eken, Livewire energy,

01-19-2012, 10:50 PM	#11 (permalink)
riot936 :::Mini LT80 Rider::: Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: shepherd/huntsvegas, tx Posts: 171	ya the price is def what caught my eye considering I have to buy 2 sets with rims. but while I'm in okc.I'm sure I can craigslist a set or 2. Another benefit of a 8" rim is its less likely to bend under load. so i take the angled blades are for general duning where as straight blades are for dragging and hillshooting?. __________________ 2008 z400 se Hardkore hubs, fmf, hotcams, dynojet, open box w/uni, tag bars,relocated dummies and key, renthal x ring, 13/40, razr rears, a/c wide, blingstar ultra light, alba plus 2 arms,blob delete, omf scoops,razr2. Coming soon,jm racing port-polish Wtb: header ex.capacity oil tank gforce hubs and beadlocks and 400ex ex.arms ex.swinger ex.hubs and anything else badass For sale: parts bike and hardkore hubs pm me for details

01-20-2012, 08:13 AM	#12 (permalink)
beaverclever02 :::LT500 Rider::: Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Holt, Mo Posts: 1,742	The store at little sahara actually has some pretty good deals if you look for them.. You might give them a call __________________ 03 Z400, Fly Aluma Steel Bars, Blob removed, fly kill switch, ASV levers, Power Madd hand gaurds, MQ park brake block, DG O-series pipe with Curtis sparks header, Pro Armor full nerfs with heel gaurd, CST Ambush Front and Rears, GBC Sand shark and shark fins on douglas blue label, No lid,pro design air filter, no snorkel, 6000k HID conversion, procom cdi, 06 ressie shocks, FCR39 tuned.

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