Surfriding Beach cart tire options.... let here everyones opinion

[Nuklear6]

Im reconfiguring my beach cart arsenal. And im looking for some tire options. Ive used the nanco/florida sailcraft 21" black tires and the wheeleez tires. The wheeleezs i like as they are light and roll nicely but i cant seem to keep them around long. They get holes or bubble out on the sidewall. For the last few years ive been running the florida sailcraft/nanco tires and they hold up well but are IMO too heavy. Not to mention both brands are very expensive. Lets here about some other options beyond these two.

Thanks in advance

Chuck Palmucci

 

[Quinc]

Was a guy at pismo running some old quad tires and rims that worked well.

 

[Midlake Crisis]

I have an old cart with composite rims that failed, going through the same thing. Very expensive to reiplace. What is a mimimal size to be looking for.

 

[Ducky]

I have seen people use Lawnmower tractor tires/wheels with success. The nice thing is you can usually get stuff like that dirt cheap on craigslist.

 

[Grouper]

What about ribbed golf cart wheels/tires? I'm sure used ones would be pretty cheap.

http://mobile.walmart.com/ip/Carlisle-Straight-Rib-13X6.50-6-4-Ply-Lawn-and-Garden-Tire/23597335

 

[CD155MX]

What about ribbed golf cart wheels/tires? I'm sure used ones would be pretty cheap.

http://mobile.walmart.com/ip/Carlisle-Straight-Rib-13X6.50-6-4-Ply-Lawn-and-Garden-Tire/23597335

13X6.50 is still pretty small. Most beach carts have 18" or 21" tires I believe.

 

[shaunsteezy]

i looked awhile for different options as the sail craft wheels seemed a bit pricey. the cart/turf style 18" wheels dont really roll that well so i wanted something bigger and better. i almost pulled the trigger on some sandrail front tires with alum wheels some guy was selling on cl but i ended up just biting the bullet and spending the 250$ on florida sailcraft wheels. i figure they will last me a long time so might as well.

or you could do this V lol

 

[feartheride]

I like his idea, I think I might try that see if I can find wider tubes and use some quarter inch nylon instead
If someone sources those wider self sealing tubes let me know

 

[OCD Solutions]

I picked up a set of nylon composite rims from Florida Sailcraft and stuck on a set of Carlisle Fairway Pro 18X8.50-8 4 Ply Golf Cart and ATV Tires.
This is the same setup that my TBM cart came with other than upgrading the 1" aluminum driveshaft to stainless and replacing the Nylon bushings every couple of seasons.

http://www.floridasailcraft.com/JetSkiAcc.htm
Nylon composite rim $40.00
Stainless axle $22.00
1” nylon wheel bushing $2.00

Best pic I have available at the moment.

 

[CRJ]

psh. I run snowblower tires on a steel shaft with no bearing, water and rust for lube, and water heater venting pipe framework. Been workin for 2 years now just beauty!

 

[Midlake Crisis]

I can't tell from their website; are those split rims or one piece?

I picked up a set of nylon composite rims from Florida Sailcraft and stuck on a set of Carlisle Fairway Pro 18X8.50-8 4 Ply Golf Cart and ATV Tires.
This is the same setup that my TBM cart came with other than upgrading the 1" aluminum driveshaft to stainless and replacing the Nylon bushings every couple of seasons.

http://www.floridasailcraft.com/JetSkiAcc.htm
Nylon composite rim $40.00
Stainless axle $22.00
1” nylon wheel bushing $2.00

Best pic I have available at the moment.

View attachment 275722

 

[CRJ]

to clarify, a snowblower is used to move that white stuff off the driveway. Ya know, the stuff ya'll dont get.

 

[OCD Solutions]

I can't tell from their website; are those split rims or one piece?

They are a one piece molded rim.

 

[air blair]

Are four wheeler tires not good for carts?


Air blair cell

 

[CRJ]

no they work good. having tread on smaller tires helps them turn. small smooth tires are bad.

 

[Kny21]

I don't think that homemade tube wheel setup will work for a ski, that guy looks to use it for a kayak or cooler. 250+ lbs may be asking a bit much.

Unfortunately there's not many options out there. You need large diameter for soft sand, non-steel for weight and rust concerns and that's what limits us.

I've been through a few progressions until I finally broke down and went with the Sailcraft wheels.

One were plastic Jeep Powerwheels wheels- good for hard pack like Daytona and regular land. Didn't float in the soft stuff though.

I've seen the Europe folks use four wheeled carts with what looks like these http://www.surpluscenter.com/Wheels/Wheel/Pneumatic-Wheels/7-5X2-INFLATABLE-TIRE-ASSY-1-1787.axd

 

[blaster800]

I just buy used sand tires on ebay delivered to your door with alum wheels , just have to make or buy a cheap center hub, I ususlly make a HDPE hubs on a lathe . the price and DURABILITY is better than rolleeze .
http://www.ebay.com/itm/GBC-Dune-St...ion-/261856654209?hash=item3cf7df7381&vxp=mtr

 

[mike b]

My cart is over kill. I got it with a couch I parted but it was designed to haul the sit down to the water. I moved the bunks closer and use it around the house and dropping skis in the pool to test. I will test at the lake here in a few weeks but drill a few holes in the tires (look like wheelbarrow tires) to drain the water out. I love mine and makes a great shop cart pulling skis off the trailer with the winch. Now everything is a single person job!

 

[yamanube]

What about plastic dock/boat lift wheels? Probably about as light as you're going to get.

http://www.landmsupply.com/departme...x3iW7dYAZuyDnf8D0g3F0-6BxtZhGCAGUtxoCukXw_wcB

http://www.goodboatgear.com/detail/pd/55577/Taylor 24 inch Rigid Dock Roller Wheel?gclid=CjwKEAjwjd2pBRDB4o_ymcieoAQSJABm4ego6EyYu41eucXok-d0JEPhoD_wDCnnnckQaJ2phCuLqhoCVf_w_wcB

 

[SXIPro]

What about plastic dock/boat lift wheels? Probably about as light as you're going to get.

http://www.landmsupply.com/departme...x3iW7dYAZuyDnf8D0g3F0-6BxtZhGCAGUtxoCukXw_wcB

http://www.goodboatgear.com/detail/pd/55577/Taylor 24 inch Rigid Dock Roller Wheel?gclid=CjwKEAjwjd2pBRDB4o_ymcieoAQSJABm4ego6EyYu41eucXok-d0JEPhoD_wDCnnnckQaJ2phCuLqhoCVf_w_wcB

I think you'd need more width.