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Ok, I know this section is for dune riding, but there wasn't another section for 300ft threads. Not to mention, the best advice is more than likely coming from a duner.
So I ordered some Maxxis 4snows in 8" to do some drag racing (300ft) on hard packed clay. The 8" wheels I purchased were for a Blaster hub, so I am exchanging the 8" tire for some 9"s. Bad news is, they won't be here before I go the track this Sunday. I've tried just about every MX tire and pattern out there and most hook nice when the track is sprayed down & prep'd. However, on a dry day, the surface is like a dusty gravel, and during launches, my rears are just spinning, almost in place. Losing a lot of time, especially when this carries on for say the first 20-40 yards.
I ran across a rear set of brand new Sand Sharks locally, mounted for $80. The guy lives about 15 miles up the road. He said they were for a Raptor, but never used them. They have 8 paddles, but they are 20 x 11-10.
I wanted the 8" originally because I was under the impression, less rotation, quicker acceleration, so how much would a 10" wheel rob me?
I know they aren't the go to paddles for the dunes, but I'm just running 300ft on hard packed clay, no hill or incline. How do you believe these would fair on a big 3 YFZ, mods in signature? Or just totally avoid the 10", and take my chances with a MX pattern on a 9"?
Any opinions or suggestions would be appreciated!
So I ordered some Maxxis 4snows in 8" to do some drag racing (300ft) on hard packed clay. The 8" wheels I purchased were for a Blaster hub, so I am exchanging the 8" tire for some 9"s. Bad news is, they won't be here before I go the track this Sunday. I've tried just about every MX tire and pattern out there and most hook nice when the track is sprayed down & prep'd. However, on a dry day, the surface is like a dusty gravel, and during launches, my rears are just spinning, almost in place. Losing a lot of time, especially when this carries on for say the first 20-40 yards.
I ran across a rear set of brand new Sand Sharks locally, mounted for $80. The guy lives about 15 miles up the road. He said they were for a Raptor, but never used them. They have 8 paddles, but they are 20 x 11-10.
I wanted the 8" originally because I was under the impression, less rotation, quicker acceleration, so how much would a 10" wheel rob me?
I know they aren't the go to paddles for the dunes, but I'm just running 300ft on hard packed clay, no hill or incline. How do you believe these would fair on a big 3 YFZ, mods in signature? Or just totally avoid the 10", and take my chances with a MX pattern on a 9"?
Any opinions or suggestions would be appreciated!