what Hauler paddle # you guys use?

**Fox250R** · 10-02-2006, 01:18 AM

Im using a 8 paddle right now..I was just wondering if any of you simi mod 250R riders use a 9 or 10 paddle..And whats the pros and cons using a 8,9 or 10 paddle..Thanks

**El'Capitan** · 10-02-2006, 01:37 AM

im running 8 paddle haulers on my X. and i hope to be getting myself an R in the near future. my X just isnt cutting it at sand lake. oh, and ill be there the 13th

**Red Rider** · 10-02-2006, 05:04 AM

Originally Posted by Fox250R

Im using a 8 paddle right now..I was just wondering if any of you simi mod 250R riders use a 9 or 10 paddle..And whats the pros and cons using a 8,9 or 10 paddle..Thanks

My friend is an ex-con, and he uses 8 paddle haulers. The pros, myself & Mr. Sandman, use 20x10x10 10 paddle haulers.

More paddles = more roost, traction, $.

**Pete** · 10-02-2006, 10:08 AM

an 8 paddle hauler on an 8 inch rim is a better straight line setup than the 10 inch rim versions. I myself like 20x10x8 or 21x12x8 8 paddle Haulers.

**maggiesboy** · 10-02-2006, 10:56 AM

I have 21x12x8 8 paddles for my TRI-Z

pete is right, you get more sidewall flex with the 8 inch wheel type (unless you are running an 18 or 16 inch tall scooper) than with a 10 inch wheel. Thus you have a better ride, and traction.... the wrinkle wall effect

I run 8 scoops for the play factor

**Mr. Sandman** · 10-02-2006, 12:55 PM

A 8" wheel doesn't provide enough wheel to tire bead surface contact if you're running high horsepower and the wheel will spin inside the tire. The downfall of this is you lose traction and horsepower and the tire can blow off the bead if you pitch it sideways very aggressively. With a 10" wheel this doesn't happen, at least not as much. 8 paddle tires whether on an 8" or
10" wheel provide plenty of traction but again, you'll want to use 10 paddles on higher horsepower machines.

**Pete** · 10-02-2006, 01:18 PM

I guess I can't agree with that, as just about every drag machine I've ever seen runs an 8 inch wheel.

I would have to also say that it is a trade off, I for one plan on running 20x10x8 8 paddle Haulers on my ATC.

**Mr. Sandman** · 10-02-2006, 01:52 PM

Don't drag guys run beadlocks?

Everyone has their own theories and likes/dislikes but I prefer 20 x 10 x 10's w/ 10 paddles. I've spun wheels inside tires and blown them off the bead (I've got an action shot to prove it). This may or may not have had anything to do with it being an 8" tire/wheels setup but it does happen. Just roll your bike across smooth concrete or asphalt with paddles on and if the rear end wobbles back and forth or the paddles don't make contact with the surface at the same time then your paddles have spun on the wheel and they're not even.

**Pete** · 10-02-2006, 01:56 PM

no most drag ATV guys don't run beadlocks, too heavy. I totally agree that tires do spin on the rims some, I've had it happen with every paddle tire I've owned, both 8 and 10 inch rims. That being said, I very highly doubt its enough to affect traction in any way, if the tires spun on the rims that much, they would quickly ball up and wear out and never be able to hold air.

**ChrisD** · 10-02-2006, 09:34 PM

20x10x10 10 paddle haulers

**350xBomb** · 10-03-2006, 02:29 AM

Mine came with 20x11x10, 8 paddle Edges, Dont know why the guy before me put an 11" on but I feel it slides a bit better. And for hard ridin where the rear end is always slidin around I gotta go with a 10" wheel. Less tire roll gives a tighter feel. But for draggin I see tons of 10 paddle 22x11x8's.

**NOS_350X** · 10-03-2006, 10:37 PM

Well i have to dissagree with the more paddle=more traction its all about having the right amount of paddle for the bike, too much and it cant pull it. I liked 6 paddles the best on my banshee because i had no problem launching, and once i got moving pulling 6th gear was cake. Less paddle meens less drag/friction. Thas also the reason you see all the big dog drab bikes running huge baloon ones.

**RideRed250R** · 10-03-2006, 11:12 PM

8 paddles was the key for both my 250R and 310R. as long as it spins and gets traction at the same time its good
Adam

**atcsteve** · 10-03-2006, 11:14 PM

Very true! You have to have the right # of paddles for the bike. I run 10's most times.

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