The Sandstars are a bit lighter than many other molded tires. According to Rocky Mountain they were like 13 lbs compared to Sand Sharks at 15 or so. They hook well out of the hole but if you want to pick up top end the Haulers on 8" rims work better. For all around playing though the angle paddles are hard to beat, and you don't wipe out whoever's behind you all the time with roost.

 

Haulers are more for hillshooting and dragracing, sand stars are for all around use so they turn better and you can side hill with them with ease.