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Best tires for Padre Island

Discussion in 'Texas' started by Tscott, Nov 24, 2015.

  1. Nov 24, 2015 at 6:11 PM
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    Tscott

    Tscott [OP] Active Member

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    My only off road action is Padre Island. I have street tread tires that have to go.

    What tires do you guys use for the sand there?
     
  2. Nov 24, 2015 at 7:04 PM
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    buzzhead8189

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    I have done South Padre's 30 miles and back on bald street tires aired down to 18 psi. I had no trouble even in the soft fluffy sand with tire tracks deep enough my frame was dragging.

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    I have also done the 70 miles down and back of North Padre Island on new Cooper ST MAXX. No trouble. My buddy did the length of North Padre in his stock Nissan Murano on bald street tires, aired down to 18 psi. No trouble.

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    I have seen countless folks stuck because they were either being dumb, or didn't air down. Drive smart, air down your tires, have fun!
     
  3. Dec 2, 2015 at 12:21 PM
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    Snorkie

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    I like round ones for padre.
     
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  4. Dec 3, 2015 at 7:08 AM
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  5. Jan 11, 2016 at 6:31 AM
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    Hey bud, for sand any All Terrain tire works well. Muds tend to dig in. I have run Hankooks ATMs for years and have never gotten myself stuck.
     
  6. Feb 1, 2016 at 2:01 AM
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    erockintaco

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  7. Mar 21, 2016 at 12:11 PM
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    TACO PICANTE

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    Terra Grapplers work great
     

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