gumnuts - 20-5-2012 at 07:09 PM
After completely trashing my tires on the salt lake, I think it is time I bought some new ones.
I have standard barrows on at the moment but am considering getting some midi's - will they make any noticeable difference? for example, an increase
in traction and will they effect my speed - as in slow me down?
I fancy a set of midi's as they look nice, but the barrows will be cheaper and I don't want to affect my performance!
For those of you that don't know I buggy on a salt-lake which is as hard as concrete with a loose covering of very sharp and slidey gravel!
DAKITEZ - 20-5-2012 at 07:36 PM
slick barrows are what you need. Midis will create more rolling resistance and lower your speed.
RedSky - 20-5-2012 at 09:34 PM
24 ply aircraft tyres
BeamerBob - 20-5-2012 at 09:43 PM
Ditto what Dino said. Aircraft tires will be uber expensive unless you have a hookup.
Midis will have more traction, more drag. They might last longer though.
bison - 21-5-2012 at 03:52 PM
For your application you may think about a knobby tire. They are made for ATV use but will fit 8" rims. From what you describe as your home surface
"...salt-lake which is as hard as concrete with a loose covering of very sharp and slidey gravel..." these type of tires may provide a better solution
that just slicks. Don't know for sure but I have seen others use them successfully on the dry lake beds and bragged about durability. Kinda spendy,
but not so if they last a long time.