View Full Version : Loading up with Sand Tires ....
Stupid questions here probably ...
Just got my Geckos for my Raptor and was thinking about whats the way to go to get it loaded up for riding.
It would obviously be easier to install the Geckos at home and then haul to the dunes but should I be concerned about loading up ??? I would need to drive them on the concrete a good 20 feet or so to make a run up my quad boss loading ramp into the bed of my truck. Do I risk damaging them in this short of distance ??? Will they "hook up" awkwardly making the drive on the concrete or up the ramps a rather "interesting" challenge or hazard ??? Or do I just leave the stockers on to avoid all this and swap them when I get out to the sand ????
I could just lift it in the truck but since mine is lifted it is a pain and the ramp design doesnt really allow me to just push it up push.
Any other tips for swapping out the tires ????
I don't know about others...but once I put my dune tires on for the season, they don't come off until the season is over. That may just be because I have FOUR quads that I have to change tires on! I haven't had any problems with the loading and unloading. I certainly wouldn't run up and down the road with paddles on...but I don't think you'll hurt the tires...expecially not the Geckos just from loading and unloading. I know VERY FEW people, if anyone, who transports their quads with the dirt tires and then changes at the dunes.
I'd agree with Ksand, you can definately drive your quad the 20 or so feet with your Geckos on and NOT worry about damaging your quad or your tires. You will have enough traction on the road but driving your quad up on ramps with a lifted truck might be a little too much for one person to handle. I haven't met anyone who changes their tires from stock to sand while at the dunes so I wouldn't suggest it unless you are uncomfortable with driving on the road with your Geckos on.
Whuggs1
09/23/04, 10:23 PM
We have Geckos on both our quads and have riden on asphalt with them with no problems.
Geckos are a tough tire you should'nt have any problem ,,just watchout for tire spin..
kimhuggs1
09/24/04, 2:47 PM
I have rode on asphalt with mine, I was told to go slow.. havent had any problems with them, and I have probly riddin on the asphalt 5 or 6 times ... less than 1 mile each time...
SAND KING
09/24/04, 9:21 PM
"A LITTLE ASPHALT NEVER KILLED A GECKO",,,,LOL
Just mount'em and forget about it.....they will be fine. You will more than likely cross asphalt or hard pack while at the dunes anyway so I wouldn't even sweat it. Improper tire pressure will destroy your paddles a lot faster than anything else.
Shane
Arizona Griz
09/28/04, 2:18 PM
My dune tires never come off of my Raptor. :D
MY dune tires do come off when at home. or at least lifted with the weight off of them. We put our dune tires on before we leave and yes we do ride a short distance on pavement to get bikes loaded. My geckos have survived nicely but be warned my Scat Tracks did NOT.
I think you'll be o.k. on pavement for short distances, be advised the actual paddles them selfs can become "flattened out" if you leave them on your ride while stored
Arizona Griz
09/28/04, 8:01 PM
quote:Originally posted by jwalk1
[ be advised the actual paddles them selfs can become "flattened out" if you leave them on your ride while stored
I didn't know that. I guess I will find out next month if I have flat spots.
desertduner
10/05/04, 8:15 AM
I agree with jwalk1. I think that Geckos will probably be OK for a short distance on asphalt. I have Skat Track Haulers and I never drive them on asphalt. I loaded my bikes into the toy hauler last night and changed the tires out on the ramp.
If you are worried you could always change the tires out at the bottom of the ramp then drive it up. Or change them out in the back of the truck.