Sand wheels

Sand wheels are special types of wheels that allow a vehicle, wagon, or wheelchair to run on soft sand. They are uniquely designed to improve a vehicle's handling, reduce fuel or energy consumption, and boost the overall driving experience. To ensure sand wheels for wagons do not sink in the soft ground, they are wider and have special threads. These threads not only increase the contact surface area but reduce resistance.

What is the correct size of sand wheels?

Sand wheels, such as Jeep wagon sand wheels, come in many sizes. The smallest of the wagon sand wheels has a radius of between 8 and 10 inches. These wheels are slightly larger than normal highway tires to overcome the weight of whatever locomotive they are mounted on. This stops it from sinking.

When buying quality sand wheels customers must also look at its width. The width of sand wheels refers to the distance between sidewalls. On car wheels, the width is usually in millimeters, and drivers can see the information on the sidewall. Smaller sand wheels, such as sand wheels for a cooler, come in various widths, too. It is important to select a wheel that is not too wide nor too narrow. A wide sand wheel will require more force to overcome the friction exerted on it by the sand. In contrast, a narrow sand wheel creates deep channels, reducing rotational speed, which means more force will be required to push or pull them around.

When unsure of the correct size of a sand wheel, consult the manufacturer's recommendations or seek advice from a knowledgeable tire professional to determine the appropriate size of sand wheels for a specific vehicle. They will consider factors such as the vehicle's weight distribution, suspension setup, and engine power to ensure optimal performance and safety in sandy conditions.

Places to use sand wheels

Sand wheels are used in place with a lot of sand mainly on beaches. Beach cart sand wheels, for example, are designed to work with both soft and coarse sand, and in addition to size, they can be air-filled or made from solid plastic. Air-filled wheels are comfortable and provide more cushion, but they require frequent maintenance in terms of checking and ensuring the pressure is right. On the other hand,beach wagons with sand wheels made from solid plastic (mainly polyurethane) are low maintenance but do not provide traction. They are not suitable for places with compact sand, such as walkways, and will require immediate replacement when they crack.

Precautions to observe when using sand wheels

Buyers need to be careful to get the most from their sand wheels. The first precaution to observe is speed. Do not push or pull wagons and beach coolers with sand wheels at high speed because when braking, they may dig deep into the sand, requiring more energy to pull them out. Secondly, avoid shorelines or places where water and sand meet. `Wet sand may contain dangerous areas of floating sand or quicksand. Quicksand spots are not stable for heavy wagons.