UTV Action Magazine

BUYER’S GUIDE
SAND TIRES

QUADBOSS QB346 REAR SAND TIRE

Reason for being: A high-flotation tire with 3/4-inch tread depth and 13 paddles. A staggered paddle design creates traction and corners well.

Construction: 6-ply lightweight radial Size(s): 28x13-14; 30x14-14

Price(s): $115–$175

www.quadboss.com

SAND TIRES UNLIMITED BLACKBIRD

Reason for being: The Blackbird is designed for today’s higher-horsepower, longer-travel UTVs, like the Can-Am X3 and Polaris RZR XP Turbo. Available with three different paddle sizes, the #1 is ideal for a stock X3 or XPT, #2 is for more modified turbo UTVs and the #3 is for full-race applications.

Construction: 4-ply Size(s): 31x15-14

Price(s): $399

www.sandtiresunlimited.com, www.fullertonsandsports.com

SKAT-TRAK EXTREME GRIP

Reason for being: The Extreme paddle is based on their most popular Hauler paddle. It’s 1/8-inch thicker at the base of the paddle to give it a more surefooted grip for larger UTVs with more horsepower.

Construction: Buffed construction with molded rubber paddles

Size(s): 30x13-14; 30x11-14; 30x10-14; 27x11-

12; 26x12. 5-12; 26x12-12; 25x10-12; 23x10. 5-12

Price(s): $230 www.skat-trak.com ❏

ITP DUNE STAR

Reason for being: ITP’s Dune Star tires are great for any smaller AWD or

4WD UTV application—from the Rhino to the XP 900. The 26-inch size is just about perfect, and the front mini paddles assist with super traction. Also, it’s a great tire for larger-bore 4x4 quads in the 700–1000cc range. The Dune Star fronts have center knobs with V-tread ribs for steering, while rears deliver straight-line bite with split, reinforced, dual-depth paddles.

Construction: 2-ply bias

Size(s): 26x9-12; 26x11-12

Price(s):$139.78–$162.88 www.itptires.com

QUADBOSS QB346
FRONT SAND TIRE

Reason for being: A tri-ribbed design allows for optimal turning and traction.

The custom spiderweb design stands out in a crowd and looks great.

Designed for high-powered UTVs.

Construction: 6-ply radial

Size(s): 28x10-14; 30x11-14

Price(s): $115–$135 www.quadboss.com

SAND TIRES UNLIMITED TRIBUTE

Reason for being: The Tribute front sand tire is designed to be run in AWD. It features multiple offset ridges for increased side bite and improved steering without digging. The Tribute is sold uncut, with paddles facing both directions, but can be competition-cut for improved performance.