What size of hauler and many paddles do you run on your RAPTOR ??
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I run 20-11-10 Sand Devils (straight blades) with 10 paddles.
I ran them at the dunes after only piping, jetting & K&N filter, I thought it did great. I ran some drags, took all the hills. It felt like I had plenty of power to handle 10 paddles. Sure I had to watch out for wheelieing.........but what Raptor owner doesn't. As far as wheel spin, I did notice a difference after upgrading to a 686 in the spin department.
But as far as "can a stock Raptor handle 10 padles".......I say yes.
Hey Michael, if you want 10 paddles......go for it!!
I ran them at the dunes after only piping, jetting & K&N filter, I thought it did great. I ran some drags, took all the hills. It felt like I had plenty of power to handle 10 paddles. Sure I had to watch out for wheelieing.........but what Raptor owner doesn't. As far as wheel spin, I did notice a difference after upgrading to a 686 in the spin department.
But as far as "can a stock Raptor handle 10 padles".......I say yes.
Hey Michael, if you want 10 paddles......go for it!!
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GREG V,
no offense but the Haulers are usually considered to be the best paddle tire & have the most traction. In fact, with the power the Raptor makes tougher Extreme Haulers would be a good choice. At Silver Lake a guy was running the same tire as you on a piped EX & complaining about the lack of traction from a full paddle tire. He asked about the Haulers, which I think have a little to much for a mild 400 even in an 8 paddle. Take into account rider weight, tire PSI etc all change a tires performance anyway. One other thing about Haulers is they are so light. But because they are a shaved tire my girl says they are "ugly". So if style is a concern but Geckos I guess.....
Too each is own though. If you like your choice by all means stick with them.
I need Edges on the EX anyway.
no offense but the Haulers are usually considered to be the best paddle tire & have the most traction. In fact, with the power the Raptor makes tougher Extreme Haulers would be a good choice. At Silver Lake a guy was running the same tire as you on a piped EX & complaining about the lack of traction from a full paddle tire. He asked about the Haulers, which I think have a little to much for a mild 400 even in an 8 paddle. Take into account rider weight, tire PSI etc all change a tires performance anyway. One other thing about Haulers is they are so light. But because they are a shaved tire my girl says they are "ugly". So if style is a concern but Geckos I guess.....
Too each is own though. If you like your choice by all means stick with them.
I need Edges on the EX anyway.
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no offence taken Andrew, I was refering more to the 10 VS 8 paddle question than anything. The Sand Devils a lot cheaper than the Haulers and at the time I ordered them I didn't even have my Raptor yet. I had a whole closet full of mods and aftermarket parts waiting for the first 2002 Raptor to be delivered. If I was to be buying paddles right now I would probably buy some 9 paddle Taller Haulers with offset-out rims. I wasn't aware of the option of offsets at the time I ordered either. Live an learn I guess. I am still happy with them though.
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You also need to forget the lower pressure = better traction with the haulers.
You need to run 4 1/2~5 psi in them for best traction. This puts a crown on the tire & provides enough rigidity to keep the paddles from deforming under power.
I believe too low of pressure is the reason some have said that they have "thrown paddles" on haulers.
I run 5 psi at the dunes & 6 psi at the drags & get exelent bite & no tire problems.
You need to run 4 1/2~5 psi in them for best traction. This puts a crown on the tire & provides enough rigidity to keep the paddles from deforming under power.
I believe too low of pressure is the reason some have said that they have "thrown paddles" on haulers.
I run 5 psi at the dunes & 6 psi at the drags & get exelent bite & no tire problems.
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