Wheel And Tire Question

[phreak]

I want to buy a new set of wheels and tires for my shee but I just have some questions before I do. I want to get Maxxis Razr II's front and rear with Douglas .190 wheels. Everywhere I've looked seems to be out of the Razrs in 20x11x9 but I did find a place that has the Razrs in 20x11x10. Any ideas on the weight difference between the Douglas 9" wheel and the 10" wheel? Would it be noticeable? I am also concerned about increasing the chances of damaging the wheels. Is this something I should be worried about going with a 10" wheel?

Edited April 21, 2004 by phreak

[DUNEDEMON]

Try checking Douglas's web site, they mav advertise the weights. As far as damage to the wheel, I'd say it depends on what type of riding you do and how hard you do it.

[MotulMonsta]

Who's the chick in your Avatar..she's cute.

 

Anyways..If your gettin 20's, I suggest getting the 10in rim. They'll hold up well and with less sidewall flex, they'll grip alot better and slide easier in the turns. I ran a set of 20's on 10's and my rear wheels held up fine..190 douglas' are good rims..Now if you jump alot..they will bend but a ballpeen hammer will fix it right up. 20's on 9's won't work well, you'll have a tall tire with a tall sidewall..mightas well get ballon tires cause that's how it's going to ride. 9 in rims are good on 18 in tires for MX. 20's on 10's are a good combo..plus if you run cross country you can always dump a set of 22's on there for more clearance. But if your running moto-x..I suggest 18's on eather 8's or 9's. 20x10's a great trail and general purpose tire. As far a weight is concered a 20x10 will be lighter then 20x9 as the rubber weighs more then the aluminum.

Edited April 22, 2004 by MotulMonsta

[SyNtAxx]

hey,

 

I jsut got a set of Razer 2's

20x11x9 from magic racing on douglas 190's

 

 

 

they were in stock

 

nick

[boonman]

I just ordered a set of Holeshot XC tires. 20-11-9 on DOuglas .190's from Moto-man.com Alot cheaper than Razr's. I needed a set for coalfest!!!! Anyways, on the rim thing. The rim and tire combo will be lighter the larger the wheel you go. I would be a little concerned with trashing a set of 10's where I ride, but then again, I don't even run a rear skid. if you want the 9's, hold out for them. if not, get the 10's.

[nater006]

Are 22s too large? I'm running stock gearing on mine right now and it just spins spins spins.. and I have very little clearance and am constantly getting hung up, especially at the top of certain hills

 

Just wondering if anyone's had experience w/ the 22s and how well they work...

[boonman]

I ran a set of 22" super swampers. They slow the bike down considerably, but man do they hook up. You will gain some clearance, but IMHO I would rather run a skid and grab a tad more throttle to "skip" over your hangin obstacls.....

[phreak]

Thanks guys for all your input....really helped me out.

 

MotulMonsta...I don't know her name or anything. I found a couple pics of her somewhere on the net so I thought it would make a nice avatar. Its hard to tell from that pic cause its small...but goddamn she's a cutie.