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Best Paddle Tire for a TE511

ST Rich

ST Rich

Husqvarna
A Class
Hey Gang,
I am looking to head for Little Sahara for some dune blasting.
I am wondering what kind of tires are folks running with the 18" rear wheel.
It looks like there are only a few choices, but I am sure the collective knows more :)
Thanks in advance,
Rich
 
Not sure on a paddle tire, but I am testing out some new rubber that is very close to a paddle tire, yet as tough as a MX71. IIt is a Metzler MC5 120/100. On the front, the best loam tire so far I have tested is the GoldenTyre 216 AA - 90/100
 
St rich: stock bike, what type sand (wet or dry) and any big hills that you will be climbing( 300 to 600 feet tall)?
 
Bryan,
Yes, stock bike for the most part. The sand will be dry to dryish (is that a word?)
Nothing huge like on the Oregon coast.
My best guess is 50 to 75 footers.
On a secondary note, I may want to try the tire in the snow this winter.
Thanks,
Rich
 
Here will be my experience with paddles...ride the dunes 2x a year for the last 8 years or so. I also set my buddies bikes up for them ( 3 to 6 people every time we go). Most of my experience is on 18 inch paddles.

kings turbo paddle. This is the longest lasting laddle I have ever owned. Paddles seem to be the largest. You will need to run your chain at almost the very rear most few settings. Have had the tire since 05. Been on 450s 250s and a wr300. The two stroke turned it fine on all but the biggest of hills, but the 4 strokes loves this tire..the extra torque goes a long way. You will have to do some looking ad I dont believe they are produced anymore but I saw some online a month a two ago. 8 paddle is what you need.
Sedona duneattic (I belive that how its spelled) tried 4 totsl last year. All but one is useless. Junk IMO
Cst surge. Have several trips on one, seems ok, would use this if I was on a two stroke this time.
run 10 to 12 psi and have fun. Im jealous as I had a hard crash last sunday ( 3 hours into a 5 day riding vacation) and fractured my knee and tore an MCL and maybe more. Will know monday the total extent. Be safe!
 
Tinken,
That tire looks pretty nice. It may be a good choice for Moab when we go in April.

Bryan,
Sorry to hear of the get-off. I wish you a full and speedy recovery.
Thanks for all the info! I read a report regarding the Sedonas that stated they were sketchy, I will be sure to stay away from that brand.
It has been a long time since I rode the dunes out at Glamis. I am looking forward to some late season sand :)
 
I bought a Dunatik Paddle for my TE449. Worked awesome. I think if you look through my posts, there is a photo of it at Little Sahara....



Ok found a pic



 
My 2 cents - As Bryan eluded to, your always looking for traction in dry sand. I could only go with 8 paddle tires on my 2 strokes and gear down to be able to pull them. Unless it's real loose/dry, It's like being on the street (can you say wheelie machine!). I haven't had a paddle on a four stroke (except my quad), but I would think they could easily spin 10 paddle tires at will. More paddles = more hook up = needs torque.

If the riding is mostly crusing through dunes, you may want to gear down as you may never exceed 30 or 40 dependant on dune layout.

I would get one of those gnarly paddles that the hill climb guys use....the 511 can pull it:thumbsup:
 
SDPUTTER said:
My 2 cents - As Bryan eluded to, your always looking for traction in dry sand. I could only go with 8 paddle tires on my 2 strokes and gear down to be able to pull them. Unless it's real loose/dry, It's like being on the street (can you say wheelie machine!). I haven't had a paddle on a four stroke (except my quad), but I would think they could easily spin 10 paddle tires at will. More paddles = more hook up = needs torque.

If the riding is mostly crusing through dunes, you may want to gear down as you may never exceed 30 or 40 dependant on dune layout.

I would get one of those gnarly paddles that the hill climb guys use....the 511 can pull it:thumbsup:
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If there was no big hills a ten paddle works good on a 4 stroke 450 and larger. Seems availability is tougher on the 18s. Kings turbo paddle has large paddle and would work great in place of a ten paddle tho. Not the holy grail of tires tho as my two stroke disliked it..to much traction.
 
I have been poking around for a Kings, and so far only 14" seem to be around.
It seems like the 8 paddle is the most popular. I will keep looking for a bit.
It would be awesome to locate a Kings or a nice 10 paddle.
frontiercat BTW, nice bottle :)
Thanks again folks for all the advise.
 
My local MC store here in town has one sitting in the rack. Im sure they would ship it if you wanted them to. That CST surge I used last time and my brother useson his Gas Gas 250 seemed decent also. Let me know if you need the name of the place.
 
Before I bought my tire, I located a company that would make a paddle with the center skag. I just tried looking again and to no avail...

They had 19" tires in stock, but no 18". I was going to send them a used D606 carcass for them to make....dang I need to look some more when I get the time.
 
Look on craigslist or post on the regional forums on thumpertalk as get one for free or nearly free. Any paddle tire will work. People tend to have them laying around and almost give them away.
 
frontiercat said:
Before I bought my tire, I located a company that would make a paddle with the center skag. I just tried looking again and to no avail...

They had 19" tires in stock, but no 18". I was going to send them a used D606 carcass for them to make....dang I need to look some more when I get the time.
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they are called skat track I believe. I heard they were great in a straight line but not as fun in the corners
 
Depends how you like to turn I guess. I could see the idea behind it but some people didnt like it since you couldnt break the rear tire loose and slide.
 
So........a further question. So the Kings has the tallest paddles and is prone to eat the mudflap from what I am reading.

How is the CST in regards to eating the mudguard with its slightly smaller paddles?

TIA,
Rich
 
Bryan,
PM me the info if you could please.
Thanks,
Rich

Bryan M said:
My local MC store here in town has one sitting in the rack. Im sure they would ship it if you wanted them to. That CST surge I used last time and my brother useson his Gas Gas 250 seemed decent also. Let me know if you need the name of the place.
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Great idea, I sent an email around to most of my local friends and the replys came back "what are you up to".
So now it seems my party size is growing :) for the pending trip.

I can pick a CST up locally for 50ish bucks, so that could be a nice start.

Thanks to all for the advise!

Motosportz said:
Look on craigslist or post on the regional forums on thumpertalk as get one for free or nearly free. Any paddle tire will work. People tend to have them laying around and almost give them away.
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