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Sand Paddle Question
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Posted by: mopar04

I've never had this problem before with any of my previous paddle sets, but my 8-paddle Kenda Sand Gekkos are confusing me. No matter now I rotate the wheels on the lugs, the right paddles are always leading the left paddles by about 1 1/2" (or vice versa). Am I over thinking this or will it cause uneven pull since they're not biting at the same time? If so, how can I tweak the damn things to get them aligned? I've always just bought pre-mounted paddle tires and wheels that were perfectly aligned so I haven't screwed much with taking apart the rear end to adjust the axle (if you can even do that on a quad like you can on a car). For those not familiar with the tire, it's got kind of a weird pattern so I'm not sure it follows regular setup rules. Thanks for any help.

Here's a pic so you can see what I'm talking about :
http://i6.photobucket.com/albums/y236/mopar04/IMG_0109.jpg

Posted by: KAWIRYDER

I wouldn't think it should matter because its a solid rear axle and its turning the same regardless. If you did want to change it the only thing you could do is bust the bead on the tire and rotate it to match the other tire. Hope that helps.

Posted by: joecrack85

take the hub off with the tire attached and move it till your paddles are lined up

Posted by: cbrooks118

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take the hub off with the tire attached and move it till your paddles are lined up

Posted by: xtreme 250x

x3

Posted by: danzigg

do the paddles have to match up both sides?

Posted by: pitcrew

i just bought those same paddles havent had them mounted yet.......have u rode with them yet if so how do u like???

Posted by: voodoo-rider365

I dont have them on a suzuki, but i like mine. Good all around duner. Doesn't go like a straight paddle, but turns way better. I wish they had a little taller paddles though. Very durable. I have seen some paddles rip apart...