Thread: Grey polyurethane tires?

Why are the grey polyurethane tires better than just plain old black rubber cart tires that are extra wide?

I know polyurethane tires wear better than rubber tires. They also have a higher load capacity as well as less resistance when rolling. Not sure how much these qualities effect a pier cart (which I'm assuming you're talking about). I would guess with less resistance, beach applications may be easier.

This year when come down was wanting to try some surf fishing. And was just looking at carts to see what the plus and minuses are. See a lot of beech carts the grey one not many pier carts with them. And vice versa not many beech cart with black rubber.

The gray, fat tires are way out ahead of the regular tires in the sand. I have both and know what I'm talking about. You can, however, stack too much stuff on the low pressure tires and have trouble pulling the cart, but all things being equal, the fat tires win by several lengths. They are a bit pricey, though.

Wheeleez is the company that makes these...

All Terrain Wheels :: Tires and Wheels :: Planet On Wheels

and they are proud of them ;-)

I love the Wheeleez tires for sand, but tend to rock n roll a bit with a load on a hard surface

Yep I was thinking about a golf cart tire or maybe small atv tire. Something not so price a junk lawn mower rear drive tire nice a wide 12" round. Black rubber tire.

On the sand I will never pull another cart with rubber wheels again after going with the Wheeleez gray balloon tires a couple years ago. I see that they are again selling their orange poly tires which are cheaper than the grey ones and the kit can be purchased locally at Sam's and I'm sure John can get them for you at J&M (I just haven't seen them on display). I've seen everything on beach carts from Power Wheels plastic tires, riding lawnmower tires, wheelbarrow tires and they all work-some just require A LOT more effort than others. It is the wide footprint, low pressure (3-5psi) poly tires that slightly deform under load that allows them to glide over the soft sand. Most tires do fine on packed sand or in the surf zone, but when pulling a cooler full of ice and the rest of your gear and you're forced into soft/unpacked sand; you'll be wishing you had taken your baby aspirin that morning.

I heard a suggestion that you go by Harbor Freight and buy four tires/wheels, thus making a dually out of your cart. Don't know how it'd work,but it would definitely double your load surface.

I could see a golf cart tire working....I see them at the flea markets here and there....I have them (or similar) on my 4 wheeler trailer for hauling wood out of the woods....never and most likely won't try it on sand....being it is a short walk from the condo.....but if I ever move I will need something if I surf fish