I am using 21" fronts with my 22" rears, and no problems dunning as of yet. Those 23s are pretty cool looking, I may have to try them out.

Sorry Topper, it must have been the pipe that was a week long search [img]i/expressions/face-icon-small-wink.gif[/img]

 

DOH!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! [img]i/expressions/face-icon-small-happy.gif[/img]

 

I assume the 22's are to get the ground clearance back? I checked into the tire/wheel combo and it asks what wheel size, .160 or .190. What is the best? It says Douglas wheels. Is this correct? thanks for the info.

 

.190 are stronger then .160...... I went with the .190

Wheel brand doesn't matter much.... I went with ITP's

 

I prefer Sandstar 22"

I have the dual ribbed in front as well.

http://recreationtires.com/tires.html?ct1=Sand%20Star

If you plan to do mostly drag racing then a different paddle would be better. I'm sure there will be other recommendations and you can always do a search for tires....

 

22" are for hookup, it gives you more sidewall. If you are into drag racing you will get that. Flex and GO. Lower profile sidewall like on a 20" will just break loose and that means your just spinning your tires in the sand. At least with the 22" you get SOME flex and more hookup. Ground clearance is a freebee out if it [img]i/expressions/face-icon-small-smile.gif[/img] .

When I got my 22" rears I still had my 21" front dune tires. I had problems when I would point down a dune my wheels would favor left and right. This maybe from me adjusting my springs to zero preload and pointing downhill all the weight shifts on the front end. Now that I have the 23" fronts I dont have this issue anymore. I also rode at Armagosa where the dunes are extremely steep so that also made it much worse. The AMS fronts are very light even with them being 23" tall.

 

The .190 will be stronger, .160 will be lighter. If you're looking at a dune application only, go light. Trail and Desert riding go durable. Although the .190's aren't that durable for the areas I ride. Reinforced for my part of the Desert!

 

Wow, lots of opinions. The sand stars are a good cheap fun tire, if you are new to this focus on fun and durability. Assuming this is for fun, go with the .190s - if someone is worried about weight, .160s are no good, you need .125s. The front tires are an upgrade that is not needed to get you going, and for that matter you do not HAVE to buy the 15 tooth front sprocket either, that is also an optional upgrade. The only thing you would really 'need' and I say this loosely (you can actually ride on stock tires thouh not so fun) are the rear tires and some rims. Everything else can be done right away or at a later date.

Larger front tires are going to ride much nicer when you do get them as the larger tires will have better floatation on the sand which helps you stay on top of it instead of in it - this is the same thing with the rear tires as well.

The 23" tires in the picture look very similar to the 22" GBCs that I use, there is a huge difference in size between the 21" GBCs and the 22" (I believe as much as in the picture between the 21" and 23" tires.) so when you eventually go looking for fronts, the 22" GBCs are good if you find a good deal on them. (I found them for like $20 each.)

Sandaholic and I generally carpool or caravan to these events so if you decide to go you ought to come out with us.

 

sounds like your saying this guy only has $100 to spend and how he should spend it. It looks like he was just asking if if he can ride without the front sand tires, sure you can.

And like Blackhawk said you can ride on stock rears if you really wanted.....but that would be a waste of a dune day IMO.

The 15t sprocket....you dont NEED it but I think I spent $12.99 on one from rockymountain Part# 4V215.....so why wouldnt you correct the gearing?

If your running out of time and don't get all your tires and sprocket put on, you can still go and have fun out there.

 

BajaX04,

I dunno how much he has to spend or not, the only thing a guy 'needs' is the rear tires, the rest just makes it more fun. (I have the whole setup on both ATVs, but I rode for a year or two with the 16 tooth front sprocket, it doesn't cause any real issues issues.)

I'd also advise aginst the cheap-o $12.99 sprocket - I have one of those on my 2001 DS that has low hours and guess what, the cheap-o wonder sprocket is already hooked, the RWR $35 sprocket still looks perfect and has a lot more hours on it. I think the $12.99 sprocket is perfect if you want to try out new gearing, but when you know what you want it is time to step up and buy the better quality product.

are you headed to glamis in january? We're gonna have a good bunch of Apple Pie for all of the DS Guys! (No, you don't eat this pie with a fork!)