20x10x10 good for Florida sand

jfranklin · 11-13-2009, 09:09 AM

20x10x10 are these tires going to get me through the soft Florida sand?

Should i go with 22's?

scottyb · 11-13-2009, 09:20 AM

How big of a tire you use has more to do with how much power you have to turn them and how much clearance you have to fit them ...... what tread grips the sand best is a whole other discussion

jfranklin · 11-13-2009, 09:34 AM

i guess my question is, am i going to have enough flotation with the 20 inch tire?

the standard 18 golf course tire will not go through the sand where i live.

the smasher · 11-13-2009, 10:28 AM

The standard golf course tire here in florida is using an 18 inch hole shot. They are fine with sidewalks and well manicured grass. If you go with a mildly agressive A/T, you should be fine.

What part of Florida are you in?

csason · 11-13-2009, 10:43 AM

If you're talking about white Florida sugar sand, you will have to have enough power to turn big tires..(bigger than stock) and use them to, as you say.."float"
on that sand..

On the golf course, the sandtrap machines use a flotation tire WITH hydraulic
motors on each wheel, so the hydraulics turn those big tires.

The problem with sugar sand, (it's all over my beach) is it is like quicksand..so you don't really want to dig down in it, if you can't gun it and spin your way out.

I drive my tractor over it carefully..and it has 22" with hydraulic drive and kohler
27 hp.

Now, I will tell you the trick that all the grove owners, and the unlucky's like me, that have worked in the groves in high school have learned..

We used to bag our tires, and if I am about to take my truck(s) to some of the hunting grounds I go to that have lots of sugar sand, I bag my tires.

If your cart starts to sink..bag the tires a bit to get out.

If I was going to run a stock motor cart on sugar sand, I would plan on getting the fattest profile tire I could for my rims.. and sand tread won't hurt.

csason · 11-13-2009, 10:48 AM

http://www.sandtiresunlimited.com/mdt.html

jfranklin · 11-13-2009, 04:48 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by the smasher

The standard golf course tire here in florida is using an 18 inch hole shot. They are fine with sidewalks and well manicured grass. If you go with a mildly agressive A/T, you should be fine.

What part of Florida are you in?

central Florida in Highlands County

jfranklin · 11-13-2009, 04:57 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by csason

If you're talking about white Florida sugar sand, you will have to have enough power to turn big tires..(bigger than stock) and use them to, as you say.."float"
on that sand..

On the golf course, the sandtrap machines use a flotation tire WITH hydraulic
motors on each wheel, so the hydraulics turn those big tires.

The problem with sugar sand, (it's all over my beach) is it is like quicksand..so you don't really want to dig down in it, if you can't gun it and spin your way out.

I drive my tractor over it carefully..and it has 22" with hydraulic drive and kohler
27 hp.

Now, I will tell you the trick that all the grove owners, and the unlucky's like me, that have worked in the groves in high school have learned..

We used to bag our tires, and if I am about to take my truck(s) to some of the hunting grounds I go to that have lots of sugar sand, I bag my tires.

If your cart starts to sink..bag the tires a bit to get out.

If I was going to run a stock motor cart on sugar sand, I would plan on getting the fattest profile tire I could for my rims.. and sand tread won't hurt.

thanks for the info, i will get the widest rim i can i guess a 10x8

ssdane · 11-13-2009, 08:07 PM

Have a set of 20-10-10 alltrail 2 on Factory ezgo mild rise lift, and they work great. It is both sandy and hilly where I live. Hope this tidbit will help you out!

csason · 11-13-2009, 08:08 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jfranklin

central Florida in Highlands County

Highlands is covered in sugar sand.. I used to put cable in the ground down there for Embarq. From Avon Park all the way to Labelle.

Welcome to the forum !

11-13-2009, 09:09 AM	#1
jfranklin Not Yet Wild Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Florida Posts: 29	20x10x10 good for Florida sand 20x10x10 are these tires going to get me through the soft Florida sand? Should i go with 22's?

11-13-2009, 09:20 AM	#2
scottyb Happy Carting Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Southern California Posts: 73,419	Re: 20x10x10 good for Florida sand How big of a tire you use has more to do with how much power you have to turn them and how much clearance you have to fit them ...... what tread grips the sand best is a whole other discussion

11-13-2009, 09:34 AM	#3
jfranklin Not Yet Wild Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Florida Posts: 29	Re: 20x10x10 good for Florida sand i guess my question is, am i going to have enough flotation with the 20 inch tire? the standard 18 golf course tire will not go through the sand where i live.

11-13-2009, 10:28 AM	#4
the smasher Gone Wild Join Date: May 2009 Location: FWB Florida Posts: 164	Re: 20x10x10 good for Florida sand The standard golf course tire here in florida is using an 18 inch hole shot. They are fine with sidewalks and well manicured grass. If you go with a mildly agressive A/T, you should be fine. What part of Florida are you in?

11-13-2009, 10:43 AM	#5
csason Love my Big Block Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Florida Posts: 1,553	Re: 20x10x10 good for Florida sand If you're talking about white Florida sugar sand, you will have to have enough power to turn big tires..(bigger than stock) and use them to, as you say.."float" on that sand.. On the golf course, the sandtrap machines use a flotation tire WITH hydraulic motors on each wheel, so the hydraulics turn those big tires. The problem with sugar sand, (it's all over my beach) is it is like quicksand..so you don't really want to dig down in it, if you can't gun it and spin your way out. I drive my tractor over it carefully..and it has 22" with hydraulic drive and kohler 27 hp. Now, I will tell you the trick that all the grove owners, and the unlucky's like me, that have worked in the groves in high school have learned.. We used to bag our tires, and if I am about to take my truck(s) to some of the hunting grounds I go to that have lots of sugar sand, I bag my tires. If your cart starts to sink..bag the tires a bit to get out. If I was going to run a stock motor cart on sugar sand, I would plan on getting the fattest profile tire I could for my rims.. and sand tread won't hurt.

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11-13-2009, 10:48 AM	#6
csason Love my Big Block Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Florida Posts: 1,553	Re: 20x10x10 good for Florida sand http://www.sandtiresunlimited.com/mdt.html

11-13-2009, 08:07 PM	#9
ssdane Gone Wild Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: south carolina Posts: 160	Re: 20x10x10 good for Florida sand Have a set of 20-10-10 alltrail 2 on Factory ezgo mild rise lift, and they work great. It is both sandy and hilly where I live. Hope this tidbit will help you out!

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