06specialedition Posted June 29, 2011 Report Share Posted June 29, 2011 Whats up guys, I just picked up a set of Skat Trak front smooth buffs for my 06SE. The front wheels and tires that are on it right now will be going on my other bike, so I need to buy wheels for my new tires. So my question is: What size of rim width should I get for the 21x7-10 smoothies? I've seen 4,5,6 inch widths in the douglas blue label. This bike never sees anything except sand, and 90% dunes 10% hillshoots. Any suggestions would be awesome! Thanks -Zach Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shanYE west Posted June 29, 2011 Report Share Posted June 29, 2011 10x6 makes the tire wide.. great flotation Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
06specialedition Posted June 29, 2011 Author Report Share Posted June 29, 2011 10x6 makes the tire wide.. great flotation So the wider the better? I've heard it both ways, some guys have said the 10x4 are the only way to go.......but others say wider wheel is better. The wheels I'm running right now with my mohawks are super wide, and I do like the stance it gives my bike. I would assume there isn't a huge weight difference between a 10x4 and 10x6? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shanYE west Posted June 29, 2011 Report Share Posted June 29, 2011 So the wider the better? I've heard it both ways, some guys have said the 10x4 are the only way to go.......but others say wider wheel is better. The wheels I'm running right now with my mohawks are super wide, and I do like the stance it gives my bike. I would assume there isn't a huge weight difference between a 10x4 and 10x6? I only use the 10x4's with the smaller 18" tires. Maybe a pound or 2 in weight. The narrow rim will make the tire taller but not as wide. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
06specialedition Posted June 29, 2011 Author Report Share Posted June 29, 2011 I only use the 10x4's with the smaller 18" tires. Maybe a pound or 2 in weight. The narrow rim will make the tire taller but not as wide. Maybe I'll end up getting the 10x6. Decisions, Decisions..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
badassbanshee479 Posted July 13, 2011 Report Share Posted July 13, 2011 been running 10x6 wheels with my 21-7-10 smooth buffs fr yrs and love um.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
06specialedition Posted July 13, 2011 Author Report Share Posted July 13, 2011 been running 10x6 wheels with my 21-7-10 smooth buffs fr yrs and love um.... Okay good to know. I was thinking about doing the 10x5, but if the 10x6 isn't too wide then maybe I'll get those. Any pics of the 10x6's? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shanYE west Posted July 13, 2011 Report Share Posted July 13, 2011 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
06specialedition Posted July 13, 2011 Author Report Share Posted July 13, 2011 Looks like I'll do the 10x6's....those look nice I would rather be a little wider than too narrow. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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