Sand Tire 101: Choosing The Correct Paddle Tire

Install the right tool for the job

Skat Trak is not just another new tire company trying to cash in on the huge sand crowd and the booming UTV market. They are a paddle tire company that has been building specific paddle tires for ATV’s, Dirt Bikes and big sand cars for decades. After a dozen years building sand tire packages first for Yamaha Rhino and then for every Polaris and Can-Am high performance UTV, they have come up with the optimum guide to selecting the proper size and style sand tire for your vehicle.

Sand Tire 101: Choosing The Correct Paddle TireUTV Driver
Can-Am Maverick X3 Sizes
Rear
8 Paddle Extreme 30x13-14 Ruff Buff Bead to Bead
9 Paddle Extreme 30x13-14 Ruff Buff Bead to Bead
10 Paddle Wider Glider 30x13-14 Ruff Buff Bead to Bead
Wheels 14x8, 14x9, 14x10
Front
Ruff Buff Bead to Bead 30x13-14
Wheels 14x7, 14x8
Sand Tire 101: Choosing The Correct Paddle TireSkat Trak
Maverick 1000 or Turbo 2-seater Sizes
Rear
8 Paddle Extreme 30x13-14 Ruff Buff Bead to Bead
9 Paddle Extreme 30x13-14 Ruff Buff Bead to Bead if loaded with accessory weight
10 Paddle Wider Glider 30x13-14 Ruff Buff Bead to Bead for sliding and drifting
Wheels 14x8, 14x9, 14x10
Front
Ruff Buff Bead to Bead 30x13-14
Wheels 14x7, 14x8
Sand Tire 101: Choosing The Correct Paddle TireUTV Driver
Maverick 1000 or Turbo 4-Seater Sizes
Rear
9 Paddle Extreme 30x13-14 Ruff Buff Bead to Bead
10 Paddle Extreme 30x13-14 Ruff Buff Bead to Bead if loaded with accessory weight
12 Paddle Wider Glider 30x13-14 | Ruff Buff Bead to Bead for sliding and drifting
Wheels 14x8, 14x9, 14-10
Front
Ruff Buff Bead to Bead 30x13-14
Wheels 14x7, 14x8
Sand Tire 101: Choosing The Correct Paddle TireUTV Driver
Yamaha YXZ1000R And YXZ1000R SS Sizes
Rear
7 Paddle Extreme 26x12.5-14 Ruff Buff Bead to Bead
8 Paddle Extreme 26x12.5-14 Ruff Buff Bead to Bead if loaded with accessory weight
Wheels 14x7, 14x8, or 14x9
Front
26x12.5-14 Ruff Buff Bead to Bead
Wheels 14x6, 14x7, or 14x8
Sand Tire 101: Choosing The Correct Paddle TireUTV Driver
Polaris RZR 1000 or Turbo 2-Seater Sizes
Rear
8 Paddle Extreme 30x13-14 Ruff Buff Bead to Bead
9 Paddle Extreme 30x13-14 Ruff Buff Bead to Bead if loaded with accessory weight
10 Paddle Wider Glider 30x13-14 Ruff Buff Bead to Bead for sliding and drifting
Wheels 14x8, 14x9, 14x10
Front
Ruff Buff Bead to Bead 30x13-14
Wheels 14x7, 14x8
Sand Tire 101: Choosing The Correct Paddle TireSkat Trak
Polaris RZR 1000 or Turbo 4-Seater Sizes
Rear
9 Paddle Extreme 30x13-14 Ruff Buff Bead to Bead
10 Paddle Extreme 30x13-14 Ruff Buff Bead to Bead if loaded with accessory weight
12 Paddle Wider Glider 30x13-14 Ruff Buff Bead to Bead for sliding and drifting
Wheels 14x8, 14x9, 14x10
Front
Ruff Buff Bead to Bead 30x13-14
Wheels 14x7, 14x8
Sand Tire 101: Choosing The Correct Paddle TireSkat Trak
Polaris RZR 900 2 or 4 seater Sizes
Rear
7 Paddle Extreme 26x12.5-12 Ruff Buff Bead to Bead
8 Paddle Extreme 26x12.5-12 Ruff Buff Bead to Bead if loaded with accessory weight
Wheels 12x7, 12x8, 12x9
Front
Ruff Buff Bead to Bead 26x12.5-12
Wheels 12x6, 12x7, 12x8

Of course these recommendations are for using Skat Trak brand tires which we do feel are some of the best in the business. However you can take these size recommendations and loosely apply them to other brand tires as well. But remember other molded type tires may have different weights and different strength deflection on their scoops.

For a full guide of sand tires from every brand search sand tires in the UTV Driver.com search box or click HERE. Skat Trak is one of only a few tire companies that can take your supplied tire carcass and turn it into the paddle of your choice. So size and style options are virtually endless. To order these or a custom set of Skat Track tires for this sand season, give them a call directly at (800) 969-7528 or check out www.skat-trak.com