Thread: Beach- hard surface cart build

I have used search on this subject and read many post but hoped I might get some updated or “on sale” info- I am about to build a cart for surf and hard surface (primarily concrete)- I hav looked at many models and hav narrowed my options- before I start I need suggestions on tires and perhaps where to order- I’m down there on beach and or pier once a year but will also use cart here in Arkansas quite often when fishing Ar river below Pendalton Dam- I’ve looked at several stores but hav yet to find tires that I’m happy with- would like to spend (don’t laugh) 50$ or less on tires

Tractor Supply(or equivalent) has dolly/handtruck tires and wheel barrow tires/rims.

My next build will be 4- 12'' pneumatic tires on the rear. I plan to set it up like a 'dually' truck with a couple cotter pins and steel sleeve to remove the 2nd set of tires when on hard surfaces. But I think the extra width would help support the cart on my crappy MS beach sand/mud while only adding ~9 lbs overall.

www.surpluscenter.com has the same tires that Fish-N-Mate used on the Jr. carts for $6.95 + shipping. I have them on my cart and have no complaints. Item number 1-116259. Great for hard surface, but if you are going to use it on the beach, you will probably need a wider tire.

Try Harbor Freight.

Harbor freight or rural king, no need for expensive tires unless you plan to spend a lot of time on the sand.

Make sure it has the same diameter hole as the axle. In mine, I drilled holes on the ends of the axle and used kotter pins to hold the wheels on.

Pulling a cart with regular tire through dry, loose sand is like pulling a plow through thick mud. I splurged for the cart with the orange balloon tires but use some cheap ones from Academy when on the pier. The balloon tires make a world of difference on the sand. Just don't overload them.

Rural king wheel barrow tires 12.99 each comes with metal rim,grease fitting ,spacers, and I think extra bearings.....for 5/8 shaft.....300lb capacity per tire.....but The cart isn't rated for that
Lou had soild tires for wheel barrow , never loose air.....I actually put one on my wheel barrow that kep loosing air, bought for 10.00 at the flea market new

Originally Posted by Mr. Cleland

Tractor Supply(or equivalent) has dolly/handtruck tires and wheel barrow tires/rims.

My next build will be 4- 12'' pneumatic tires on the rear. I plan to set it up like a 'dually' truck with a couple cotter pins and steel sleeve to remove the 2nd set of tires when on hard surfaces. But I think the extra width would help support the cart on my crappy MS beach sand/mud while only adding ~9 lbs overall.

Sounds like a good idea, dually tires but about the extra axle length sticking out when you remove one set of tires?