Sand Tire Product Review
Smoothies up front and 26" STU Sand Blasters in the rear
Both UTVs were outfitted with sand tires from
Fullerton Sand Sports. The RZR
XP had buffed ITP Dunestar and Comp Cut 60/40 stagger STU Sand Blasters mounted
on black DWT wheels. The Commander had buffs up front and Play Cut STU
Sand Blasters mounted on OMF Billet Center Wheels.
Buffed ITP Dunestars and Comp Cut 60/40 stagger STU Sand Blasters (smaller size)
Play Cut STU Sand Blasters (larger size) and Buffs up front
I have used the play cut setup several times on my Commander,
Teryx and the RZR XP (that is the awesome advantage to the
OMF Billet
Center wheels). I really like the overall size and looks of this setup.
These are slightly larger than the setup I have on my RZR XP and I learned
something from Dave at Fullerton Sand Sports. The STU Blasters are not all the
same size. They buy so many that they can mix and match to get a package
that works front and rear. I think the larger size just looks awesome, and
I also like the extra ground clearance and additional float provided by them.
But I do think the play cut with full width paddles is a bit much for the RZR XP
and Commander (not my race Teryx though!). They pull the tire fine, but after
experiencing the 60/40 comp cut tires, I know there is more performance to be
had.
The 60/40 stagger cut paddle has less paddle and therefore less
bite. On a stock RZR XP or Commander 1000, this helps the engine keep those
tires spinning easier. On the RZR XP, I felt like the climbing performance in 2
wheel drive was nearly as good as all-wheel drive. This is definitely not
the case with the play cut tires with full width paddles.
Fullerton Sand Sports can also "Comp Cut" paddles.
This will remove material from the paddle and reduce weight. This can make
a big difference because you are taking away rotating mass on the drive wheels
and this increases performance. But with every positive gain there is usually a
negative. When you remove material from the tire, it is more susceptible
to damage and I can attest to this! The camping area at Sand Mountain is
littered with rocks. I figured this would be my biggest challenge so I was
pretty careful coming in and out of camp. But on Saturday night, there was
a decent wind storm. My son wanted to go to the top of the mountain to see
the sunset and I did not grab my goggles. On the way back down the face, I
couldn't see much but I wasn't too worried because I just had to make sure I
could see the other vehicles. Just my luck, there was one random rock that
someone had to have brought it up the hill and left it. Of course I had to
center punch it.
One random rock and a comp cut paddle is toast. "Comp" means "competition" and
should only be used where there are no rocks & sticks.
So if you want the additional performance gains of a comp cut
paddle, there are some additional cost and risks. I would not recommend a
comp cut if you ride where there are rocks, sticks or even asphalt.
999cc Big Bore Muzzys Kawasaki Teryx
At the end of the day, I think the play cut 60/40 stagger is the
best tire for me. My RZR XP and Commander are relatively stock and the
smaller bite lets the engine work better. If I was going to do some engine
work or a turbo, the full width paddles might be better. I did like them
on my race Teryx (999cc Muzzys engine).
The front tires did not make a huge difference for me. I
have no problem steering with the complete buff, but I think the additional
razor from the Dunestar helps the front grab a little better. I think the
more important piece is what size. The larger STU Sand Blasters are too
tall for the modified Dunestars, so you need to get smaller STUs to match up.
Again, this is a key benefit to dealing with Fullerton Sand Sports. They can
create a matched set for you.
Contact Info:
Fullerton Sand Sports
Stanton, CA
Website:
www.fullertonsandsports.com
Phone: 714-484-5996
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