Overview
The ITP Sand Star 18×9.5-8 is an ATV tire from ITP, part number ITPITP607R, made for open sand dunes. The title gives its size as 18×9.5-8, with a tire width of 9.5 and an 8-inch rim diameter, and it is marked Universal Fit.
The Sand Star combines an extremely lightweight carcass with a special rubber compound, balancing flotation, flexibility and cornering grip. Compare the rim diameter and width below with your wheels before buying.
Key features
- Sand Star design built for open sand dunes
- Bright yellow Sand Star logo on the sidewall
- Molded ITP logos on the tire body
- Extremely lightweight carcass
- Special rubber compound aimed at flotation, flexibility and cornering
Sand riding and flotation
Sand tires rely on a wide, lightly loaded footprint to stay on top of loose grains. A flexible carcass lets the tire conform to dune faces and wheel ruts, and a compound suited to sand helps the lugs bite without digging in too deeply. Riders tend to notice the difference most on steep climbs and in deep, dry sand where traction falls off quickly.
Because the tire is sized for an 8-inch rim, it pairs best with an ATV whose wheels already use that diameter. When switching from a tire with a different profile, check how the new footprint sits against fenders and racks at full lock. Carry basic repair gear on the trail, since sand can work into valves and beads over long rides.
- Air pressure changes footprint and flotation
- Check valve stems after sandy rides
- Keep the bead area clean before mounting
- Watch for rubbing at full lock
Specifications
| Brand | ITP |
|---|---|
| Part number | ITPITP607R |
| Style | Sand Star |
| Tire type | ATV |
| Size (title) | 18×9.5-8 |
| Tire width | 9.5 |
| Rim diameter | 8 inches |
| Sidewall | Black |
| Fitment | Universal Fit |
Vehicle fitment
This tire is marked Universal Fit, so the 8-inch rim diameter and 9.5 tire width are the measurements to match against your wheels.
Confirm your vehicle’s year, model and trim before ordering. Check that your wheel is 8 inches in diameter before buying.
Installation notes
Confirm the wheel diameter before mounting, because this tire is sized for an 8-inch rim. Ride cautiously on a new tire until you know how it grips and floats in sand.
What’s included
The product is one ATV tire, as the title states.
Not included: a wheel. A matching 8-inch rim is needed to mount the tire.
