Good sand tyre (without going to a paddle) for a KDX200?

**Jonos** · 13th November 2013, 18:11

Hey guys.

Have recently bought a kdx200. Just wondering if anyone can reccomend a tyre that is good in sand without going to a paddle tyre??

I'm currently having big traction issues when riding up the bombing range.

Any help much appreciated.

**Danger Dave** · 13th November 2013, 18:13

shinko 540, awesome sand tyre but will come apart on hard terrain as its only designed for sand and soft mud conditions

**mc4aregreat** · 13th November 2013, 18:39

check your rear tyre size. The standard is a 100.
I, and many others, have a 110 on our KDX that gives so much more grip .

**andy 101** · 13th November 2013, 20:38

Why are you riding the bombing range with the bike park nearby, the days of riding up there are well gone.

**Danger Dave** · 13th November 2013, 20:40

Originally Posted by andy 101

Why are you riding the bombing range with the bike park nearby, the days of riding up there are well gone.

Riding at the Bombing range is different to anything the sandpit has to offer, if you haven't tried riding in the dunes then you really are missing out.

**ktm84mxc** · 13th November 2013, 20:43

Any soft terrain tire will do the job , some can handle road/gravel better like a Michelin S12xc . Only draw back is some of the tires don't come in 18 inch eg Pirelli 410 mud/sand.
Some swear by a Kenda Millville , I just use S12xc's as they can handle most terrains and wear well.

**andy 101** · 13th November 2013, 20:47

Maybe Tony can enlighten you on the error of your ways, and yes I have been there before, bikes are no longer welcome up there.

**ktm84mxc** · 13th November 2013, 20:58

Ahhhh the Bombing range used to have fun up there, it only seems like yesterday but in reality is 35+ years ago we used to play cat and mousse with the forestry rangers most weekends , we were half the reason the bike park came into existence .
There were urban tracks/trails all over Auckland eg the Concourse Henderson, New Lynn now a St Johns ambo station, Glenn Innes now East Tamaki Uni campus, Cascades rd Pakuranga, Barry's point tip, Redoubt rd subdivision etc

**andy 101** · 14th November 2013, 05:08

Originally Posted by ktm84mxc

Ahhhh the Bombing range used to have fun up there, it only seems like yesterday but in reality is 35+ years ago we used to play cat and mousse with the forestry rangers most weekends , we were half the reason the bike park came into existence .
There were urban tracks/trails all over Auckland eg the Concourse Henderson, New Lynn now a St Johns ambo station, Glenn Innes now East Tamaki Uni campus, Cascades rd Pakuranga, Barry's point tip, Redoubt rd subdivision etc

I remember being delt to by the cops a few times riding by the sewege ponds over the north shore before the subdivision went in there, unfortantly riding in places like that now is what gives dirtbike riders a bad name.

**BoristheBiter** · 14th November 2013, 07:30

Originally Posted by Danger Dave

Riding at the Bombing range is different to anything the sandpit has to offer, if you haven't tried riding in the dunes then you really are missing out.

It's also illegal and one of the reasons the popo have been asked to target the beach.

**Danger Dave** · 14th November 2013, 08:04

Originally Posted by BoristheBiter

It's also illegal and one of the reasons the popo have been asked to target the beach.

To be fair it has been about 10 years since i have riden up there

**ktm84mxc** · 14th November 2013, 10:50

Muriwai beach like most beaches is a class 3 road so you need a rego and wof to legally use it , in the past the cops have turned a blind eye but it only takes a few idiots to cause trouble.
The same happens down Kareotahe near Waiuku in fact any were you can take a bike/quad/4x4, the same apply's to ChCh braided rivers.
Simply saying it's illegal is differnt to stoping and catching people in the act.
Can remember when the bike park at Muriwai was free entry.

**Jonos** · 14th November 2013, 18:06

Sorry guys didnt realise it was illegal e.t.c... bike park from now on!! cheers for the tyre reccomendations .

My tire is is still original so I assume it is a 100, so will go for a 110. I assume this relates to the width??

Will go to cycletreads tommorow and see whats available.

**gwynfryn** · 14th November 2013, 19:37

you will find that sand requires a certain technique and changing your tyre may not make that much difference for you. For soft sand you need momentum, revs and correct body position , and don't back off!

I like a shinko 540 front and michilin s12 rear