Sand and dune riding can be one of the most exhilarating and thrilling kind of ATV riding. We offer a variety of sand paddle designs, so that you can choose a tire that best fits your type of riding. All tire sizes are specified in overall tire diameter x tire width x wheel size. (Example: 20x11x9 is 20" tall x 11" wide x 9" diameter wheel size).
In general, most people will run a sand tire that fits the same size wheel as their OEM tires. Some prefer to go to a smaller wheel diameter for a couple of reasons:
A tire that mounts on a larger wheel will typically weigh more than those that mount on smaller wheels. An example would be a 20-11-10 tire/wheel assembly weighs more than a 20-11-8 tire/wheel assembly...so there is an advantage of less weight (and less rotating mass) by running a smaller diameter wheel.
In addition, smaller diameter wheels are also less apt to catch their sidewall on the sand, especially if the machine slides sideways through a turn.
Larger diameter wheels (10") are recommended for larger machines that are transmitting more power to the ground. The larger wheel size will minimize tire slip around the wheel. Check out our online application guide to see the O.E.M. tire and wheels sizes on your particular ATV.
You can also check out our atv aluminum wheels designed for sport quads, which help shed tire/wheel (unsprung) weight. By keeping the un-sprung weight and rotational mass to a minimum, you will have more performance from your machine! All of our tires are also available as atv sand kits, so if you do not see what you are looking for, please email us.
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