409 Bead Grip UTV Package: Tensor SS 33 vs Sand Stripper Rear
By Method Race Wheels | Off-Road Wheels | Published: 2026-10-31
Category: Comparisons
Compare two 409 Bead Grip UTV wheel and tire packages: the Tensor SS 33 rear versus the Sand Stripper Rear 16 XL 30. See which sand setup fits your riding.
Quick answer
Choose the 409 Bead Grip package with the Tensor SS 33 rear if you want a 33-inch sand tire from Tensor’s Sand Series and a lower package price. Choose the Sand Stripper Rear 16 XL 30 package if you prefer a 30-inch GMZ sand tire and a 15x10 wheel with 0mm/5+5 offset. Both use the same matte black 409 Bead Grip wheel and arrive professionally mounted.
Tire size and sand intent
The biggest difference is the tire. The Tensor SS 33 is a 33-inch Sand Series tire, while the Sand Stripper Rear 16 XL 30 is a 30-inch GMZ sand tire. That 3-inch gap changes ground clearance, paddle contact and gearing. A 33-inch tire generally gives more flotation and a taller stance, but it can soften low-speed response. The 30-inch Sand Stripper keeps the tire closer to stock diameter, which may suit tighter dunebuggies or riders who want quicker acceleration.
Neither package is an all-terrain setup. Both tires are sand-focused, so they trade pavement and rock durability for soft-terrain traction. If you split time between dunes and trails, plan on a second wheel set or accept faster wear on hard surfaces.
Wheel size and offset
The Sand Stripper package specifies 15x10 wheels with 0mm/5+5 offset and bolt patterns including 4x156 and 4x136. The Tensor SS 33 package uses the same 409 Bead Grip wheel family, but the supplied catalog does not list its exact wheel width or offset. That is a real decision limitation: if you need a confirmed 15x10 or a specific offset, the Sand Stripper listing gives you that detail up front. For the Tensor SS 33 package, verify the wheel spec before ordering.
Both packages are professionally mounted and shipped, so you avoid bead-seating and balancing work at home. That convenience matters most if you do not have a local shop that handles UTV sand tires.
Price and value
At catalog prices, the Tensor SS 33 package is USD 432.00 against a USD 675.00 comparison price. The Sand Stripper package is USD 462.50 against a USD 625.00 comparison price. The Tensor package costs less and carries a larger discount, but price should not be the only factor: confirm the wheel offset and tire diameter match your machine and riding style before you buy.
Trade-offs to weigh
- Tensor SS 33 rear package: Choose this if you want a 33-inch Tensor Sand Series tire, a lower catalog price of USD 432.00, and you can confirm the wheel offset fits your UTV before ordering. Verify the wheel width and offset with the store because the listing does not state them.
- Sand Stripper Rear 16 XL 30 package: Choose this if you want a 30-inch GMZ sand tire and a listed 15x10 wheel with 0mm/5+5 offset and 4x156 or 4x136 bolt patterns. The 30-inch diameter keeps you closer to stock gearing and clearance.
- Sand tire vs all-terrain use: Both packages are sand-focused. If you need one set for dunes, rocks and pavement, neither is an all-terrain replacement; budget for a second set or accept faster wear on hardpack. Match the tire to the terrain you ride most, not the terrain you ride occasionally.
Product facts
- 409 Bead Grip® | Matte Black + Sand Stripper Rear 16 XL 30: Paired with a GMZ Sand Stripper Rear 16 XL 30 tire and offered in 15x10 sizes with 0mm/5+5 offset. The listed 15x10 size and offset give you a confirmed fit reference for wide sand setups.
409 Bead Grip® | Matte Black + Sand Stripper Rear 16 XL 30 - 409 Bead Grip® | Matte Black + Tensor SS 33 Rear: Pairs the 409 Bead Grip UTV wheel with a Tensor Tire Sand Series 33-inch tire, professionally mounted and shipped. A 33-inch sand tire adds floatation and stance height, but the catalog does not list wheel width or offset for this package.
409 Bead Grip® | Matte Black + Tensor SS 33 Rear
Which package fits your ride?
Best for
- Riders who want a 33-inch Tensor Sand Series rear tire and a lower package price
- Dune riders who can confirm the wheel offset before ordering
Not for
- Riders who need a listed 15x10 wheel with 0mm/5+5 offset without extra verification
- Riders who need one tire set for mixed sand, rock and pavement use
