paddles for 04 raptor

[White Bros R-4]

I have an 04 raptor and i want to get paddle tires for it but they also need to ride the occasional trail and jump not that big obly about 50 ft gaps i was lookin at the Maxxis Roosters or the ITP Sand Stars or the Kenda Sand Geckos please help thanx [}:)]

'04 Raptor
White Bros R-4
White Power Filter
Dyno Jet Kit
Factory Racing Bars

[Arizona Griz]

I can't imagine anyone using Sand Stars or Gecko's for trail riding but I guess anything is possible.
Arizona Griz.

"Just another day in paradise"

'03 Yamaha Raptor
'02 Yamaha Grizzly
'00 Polaris Trailboss
'98 Yamaha Big Bear 4WD

[jwalk1]

I definately would not recommend riding paddles on any trails unless of course the trails are completely in soft sand (i.e. a wash).

Paddles are too expensive to be riding on any kind of hard pack surface. The hard pack rips the paddles and eventually causes them to shread.(don't do it!)[B)]

I recommend a 6-ply nobbie for trails and for your Raptor a gooD set of Skat Track (Edges) will treat you right:D:D.

Jack Walker

***CEO: of D.A.R.E (DS's Against Raptors Everywhere)***

In Quad We Trust.
01DS650 (sand yacht)

[firefighters-raptor]

I tried a few diffrent paddles on my raptor before setteling on the ITP sand star the geckos are nice but very heavy for a paddle they will wear on your clutch the sand star same basic design as the gecko but 8 lbs lighter. They grab well pull well and throw a damn good roost you will not be dissapointed. richards and lewies have them for 159.00 on .125 douglas rims I would spend the extra $12.00 and get .160 polished rims

02 raptor pilot
MX #170
"If your not living on the edge then your taking up to much room"

"There are only two types of people in this world...Raptor owners and those who wish they where"

[quadboy]

I'd go with a paddle tire that is larger in diameter than a 20". I'd find a tire that is 21 or 22" in diameter. You'll get better top end speed and ride higher off the sand with less chance of getting stuck when you spin those rear tires. I ride a 03 Raptor with lots of mods and am very happy with the Sand Geckos. I do want the Sand Stars but am waiting for the 22" dia rears to come out so if you want those I'd wait until they do.

carl
2000 400ex
2003 raptor 660r