So, I've done half a dozen searches, read I'd guess over 100 posts, and I still have not come to a conclusion about the right set of "V" paddles for the DS. When my stock tires wear out I'm convinced that I want ITP 22x11x9 XCTs and 23x7x10 XCs on the front that was an easy choice.

As far as paddles I know that I want the V shaped paddles because I want to be able to turn rather easily. I think If I was looking for straight paddles I'd have my answer by now, but I'm not so I don't. The sizes I've seen mentioned range wildly but the two most common and thus the ones I'm curious about are:

20x11x10's
22x11x10's

I've heard countless people talk about 'clearance issues' with 22" regular tires, and ever more talk when it comes to 22" paddles. Then reading another post two different DS owners say they are running 22" paddles with no mentioned changes to the ATV or problems. Then comes the idea of running the 20" paddles and wondering will those put the power to the ground or would I be digging to china?

I'd like to think the 22's will fit perfectly with no trouble but as anyone else with a brand new DS, I'm worried about breaking fenders or foot guards etc.

With paddles tires there is the concern about the number of paddles - many of the ones I see advertised can come with 8, 9 or 10 paddles on them. It also seems to me, that depending on the Manufacturer of the tires the actual tire size could be different when measured even though both tires would be say 20x11x10. (I believe it was ScoobyDFW who mentioned his 20's measured out to be 18.xx inches.)

 

i have 22's 9 paddle haulers on 10 inch rims, shark fins in the front, i raced lots of other ds650's and won every time they all had 20's, the 22's hook alot better but don't look as cool so i'm selling them and buying 20's, looks matter to me i guess.

 

I know what you mean.....I been trying to decide as well. I too have decided I want V paddles. Right now I am running 20x11x9 12 paddle Haulers and boy do they have some traction. They are pretty wicked on narrow sand trails...difficult to keep the front end on the ground so you can steer. Found that out the hard way...you for sure don't want these bikes upside down if you can help it. I will probably get the Skat Trak Edge paddles if I can find them. I still haven't decided on the number of paddles though. I am definitely not going to 22", 20" is fine. These 9" wheels that Bombardier uses are not the best for finding tires to fit. I may have to go to 10". I think Skat Trak will make about any size you want if you contact them. I already have two sets of the 9x9 Douglas .190's so really don't need anymore wheels.

 

Hey BlackHawk, I'm running 21x12x10 STU Sand Skate 1. I was not to happy with these tires at first, not enough hook up, but after talking to a tech at STU I aired them up from the 2 lbs. I was running to 4 lbs. and that helped, seems that the lower pressure allows the paddle to lay down under power and the higher pressure stops this, I got the "play" cut not the "competition" cut.