Does anyone run or have ran both of these paddles. I am going with a pair of STU Sr31 Blackbird Pro's compcut #3. Going with those over a set of the 1300 plus comp cuts because given the rims i have which are Packard OG 15x11 they would be a better choice given the 1300plus likes to be on a 12 or 13" wide wheel. I am juat wondering how the 2 compare with about 375 to 380hp motor.. I will also be running some SS360 comp cuts up front to help me leave the hole. I have a pair of STU Sandblaster 33-15 and people said those wouldn't work but not only did they work i know people that want to buy a set as they were great and I was MPH people out there in SL.

 

375 wheel or crank hp? And if wheel, was it verified on a dyno? I think you are severely over paddling unless all you're concerned about is 60ft times.

 

my fronts that I plan to run with the Blackbird Pro's comp cuts

 

I'm doing a simular setup. SS360 up front and blackbird 2# comp cut out back. My car only making 240ish HP right now. Leaving tomorrow morning for the Oregon dunes for a week. Really curious to see how this setup is going to work. I'll let you guys know how it work's when I get back.

 

When someone says overpaddled, we aren't saying you cant turn them. They will work, but you will sacrifice top speed. Just depends what your goals are. Like I said, if you want 60ft speed, the more paddle the better. I'm on a 420 kit and full stm and have 1300s, not ever 1300 plus's.

 

yeah the bigger paddles had me outrun others by a big amount on the big end as I was able to mph them, what hurt me was having smooths upfront as I couldn't leave as hard as I should of. I raced a very well known 420hp kit and was able to trade wins with him. This new new is running great, big things to come...

I was going to go with Sr31 #3 but was talked into the Pro's by Scott going off the data we got while out. Just hope It was the right choice as I do wonder about those 1300plus

 

Who was the 420?
And how far did you race?
I keep seeing these jokes of races that look to be 50ft long.

 

300ft and it was at silver lake.

 

Cut 360's up front are great for coming out of the hole and also for duning. I was worried how well they'd do to be honest but they are actually the best front tire I've duned with. In 4wd quick runs the car will turn instead of push into corners like the buffs and others. Can also come out of the corner quicker with more forward bite. Overall was really impressed with how the 360 performed.

 

what do those measure when trimmed up? 7" or 8" wheel?

 

I was looking at getting a set of 32" xtreme or sandcraft paddles. I wanted to run the rears with my existing ss360s up front but they are only 30".

Bad Idea to run a smaller size up front, Especially in 4wd?

Get 30" rear paddles?

Go 32" all around?

Thanks

 

I was looking at getting a set of 32" xtreme or sandcraft paddles. I wanted to run the rears with my existing ss360s up front but they are only 30".

Bad Idea to run a smaller size up front, Especially in 4wd?

Get 30" rear paddles?

Go 32" all around?

Thanks

Go 32 all around.

 

Bad idea, unless you disconect drive shaft and only run in 2wd.

 

Ya thats what I figured. Might try an sell the ss360/hd6 setup I have now.

 

I really like how my car works with a 32 SS360 up front, which really only measures 31 tall and 31 blackbirds out back. I like to run in 4wd 99% of the time.

 

Well i talked to Tim at xtreme tire an got great info. Made up my mind on extreme 32x13x14 10 paddle on 14x7 HD4 wheels. Just gotta sell these SS360s now.

 

How much?


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Got a deal lined up with a buddy that lives locally. Was asking 900 obo. Looks like you can get em brand new for 1200 or so still.

 

Just wanted to post up some weight comparison numbers.
30x10x14 ss360 on HD6- 36lbs
30x12x14 ss360 on HD6- 42lbs

32x13x14 extreme 10 paddle on hd4 -33lbs
32x13x14 extreme front buffs on hd4 31lbs.

Pretty good weight savings especially considering thats going from a 30 to 32 setup.

 

Yes weight savings for sure
Same performance and application for riding style, no

 

What do you mean exactly? I understand they are completely different but I expect these Xtremes to out perform the ss360s everywhere.

I have never ridden on any paddles besides the ss360s....

 

If you use 4wd a lot, and don't mind front end push out in fast tight turns front buffs will work otherwise that will be compromised.
Also if you ride in areas like the Oregon coast where you need a lot of traction and rigidity from puncture with limbs and tree roots we see those tires get eaten up quick all the time out here.

 

I've only been two Dumont Dunes twice with the X3. Been going since I was 15 but always on 2 wheels. I am still definitely learning the dunes on 4 wheels and don't really push it too hard especially with my wife in the buggy with me. I had nothing but good things to say about the ss360s but I have also never been on a traditional paddle set up.

I am going to Dumont veterans day weekend an my buddy that bought the ss360s will be there as well. We shall see how they do.

 

Looking to purchase Macs tire nets and interested to purchase 1 set of nets compatible with paddles and also with 32”X 10” tires.

Is it reasonable to have a single set of nets work with both sets of wheels and tires? Was told it should be, but need to pin down some dimensions.

What would be a typical, run of the mill sized for a X3 paddle dimensionally? To narrow down the variables, a 200 HP XRS utilized in Oregon?

I called Macs, and have mailed them again over 2 weeks ago, hoping to seek outside sources for advice if possible. Hopefully from a first hand experience.

 

Looking to purchase Macs tire nets and interested to purchase 1 set of nets compatible with paddles and also with 32”X 10” tires.

Is it reasonable to have a single set of nets work with both sets of wheels and tires? Was told it should be, but need to pin down some dimensions.

What would be a typical, run of the mill sized for a X3 paddle dimensionally? To narrow down the variables, a 200 HP XRS utilized in Oregon?

I called Macs, and have mailed them again over 2 weeks ago, hoping to seek outside sources for advice if possible. Hopefully from a first hand experience.

I can use these for both paddles and bighorn, the top strap is a little loose with the paddle but make no difference since the two side straps hold taut.

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I just picked up a 2" set off of Amazon that are adjustable for different sized tires. We'll use them until I can find a similar 1" set, as these 2" are a bit overkill for our strapping purposes IMO.

 

Speed strap is suppose to be releasing tire bonnets in December.

 

mine work fine for both

 

Its a open ended question, but is there a common or average size for paddles that could be used as a placeholder both for width and diameter when sizing nets in the hopes of facilitating future compatibility?

 

If your bonnets fit your 32" dirt tires, they will work on your 32" paddles. I had mine custom made at a local shop to save money.

 

I have macs and built them for 30 stock 17’ tires, they work fine on my 31.5 and 32” paddles. The middle loop doesn’t seat on tire but the ends do and still solid as hell

I bet if built for 32 they would be fine on a 30

 

Does anyone have any experience with systems ds340 paddles ?? Just picked up a turbo rr and the dealership has two sets of paddles available. 32" 11 paddle skat extremes on fuel wheels or 31" 14 paddle system3 ds340 on system3 wheels. Price difference is $1000.

 

I would opt for the 32s. 14 paddles on a stock car is probably a little too much paddle.

 

I ran a 32" 10 paddle stagger setup on my rr. They did amazing last trip, hooked just fine off the line an really get moving on the top end. I would also vote for the skat setup. I learned the hard way...... just take the price hit once an not twice or more.