This one is for Warlock, another paddle tire thread

[JoeyD23]

Last week I had the chance to spend a day at DWT building (and I mean actually building) my very own set of new 15" DET Sector 3-piece wheels. In the process I had decided to use these for paddle tires on my new XP4 Turbo FatRod V2 Build.

I met the guys from Skat-Trax at the Off Road Expo and we struck a deal to help change my mind on paddle tires. As most of you know I have been pretty outspoken on he fact that most paddle tires are overrated and many actually ruin performance va increase it.

What you see pictured are a brand new set of 31.5" tall paddles and buffs that I will test in Glamis over Camp RZR weekend.


Here we go... let's see if Warlock has been right all these years.

 

[sand shark]

Warlock is going to tell you there are too many paddles. He likes 8.

Nice looking set up.


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[Rynomx785]

What are the specs on the wheels?

Looks badass.

 

[JoeyD23]

What are the specs on the wheels?

Looks badass.

15x8 front
15x10 rear

3-piece Sector Beadlock

15x10 weighs 15.9lbs.

 

[Rynomx785]

That is really light for a 15x10.

@Duner2 this is what you need to get.

 

[Duner2]

I like me new set up...

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[Duner2]

That is really light for a 15x10.

@Duner2 this is what you need to get.

I'll just turn up the boost

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[Sandman365]

Joey, are the blades a new style from Skat Trak? Looks like a whole lot of flat base under the blade where they're vulcanized on the carcass. Looks different than other Skats.

 

[Sandman365]

I like me new set up...

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Got any pics of that orange/black thing on the right?

 

[Duner2]

Got any pics of that orange/black thing on the right?

It's an 800 with hyabusa motor in it.

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[Glamisfan]

But what's the roll out!?!?!?

 

[warlock]

Joey, are the blades a new style from Skat Trak? Looks like a whole lot of flat base under the blade where they're vulcanized on the carcass. Looks different than other Skats.

That's the New wider Glider Blade.
It's a little shorter than the Extreme Blade and its thicker so it doesn't flex back under acceleration and the 13" long so we believe that you can run a few more blades but not a lot more since the blade is 13" across so it moves some Sand and at speed it will hopefully be riding in the center of the tire so the extra wide blade is not all in the sand. Molded tires have a flat surface and that's extra drag and resistance since the tire rides on its face the whole time.
We are all about light weight and I'm sorry but beadlocks are never really light. The least amount of weight possible the better.
My Truck makes 800 ft Lbs of Torque and 400 hp and who would think that a Tire that's just a few sizes larger and heavier than stock would be that big of a deal right. Well it's frickin noticeable as Hell on take off and braking and the fuel mileage suffers. So on these 150 hp range crankshaft Hp cars its a big deal to keep drivetrain mass low. It makes a huge difference in how the car reacts and performs.

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[crazywatson]

Too much helicopter noise...

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[warlock]

Too much helicopter noise...

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Air up

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[crazywatson]

Air up

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Lol I'm just messing with you

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[Rynomx785]

I'll just turn up the boost

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I was just referring to the wheels. At 15.9 lbs that is lighter than the 14x10 Method non beadlocks. More boost works too though.....lol

 

[JoeyD23]

Joey, are the blades a new style from Skat Trak? Looks like a whole lot of flat base under the blade where they're vulcanized on the carcass. Looks different than other Skats.

Yes they are. Designed to slide.

 

[jakecarver91]

Yes they are. Designed to slide.

Into DMs or in the sand? Lol looks like a sweet setup! Curious to see how you like them!

 

[Seaver]

Just bought a fresh set up from Skat trak for my stock YXZ, They are light weight and work awesome. Love them.
Being in the sport this long Joey you should know who makes the lightest best working sand tire!?

 

[Duner2]

Just bought a fresh set up from Skat trak for my stock YXZ, They are light weight and work awesome. Love them.
Being in the sport this long Joey you should know who makes the lightest best working sand tire!?

Lightest and best are not the same thing in all situations

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