wheel size

[jaysea1]

Getting some sand star paddles...need to know pros and cons 8" vs. 10" wheels, was thinking 20x11x8...stock bike w/T-5's twin K&N's 14/41 gearing.

[decon]

what year is your bike?

[racer]

just run the bling 10's. they look way cool.

Edited August 15, 2004 by therail

[97redshee]

the 8's give you more floatation and when aired down you get more contact on the surface of the sand.

[sredish]

the flotation theory is a good way to look. i also look at it like does more rim, less tire weigh more or more tire, less rim. Really, I don't think it matters too much because the differences are so minute that it's probably not noticeable. My paddles are mounted on 10" Black Labels. I like the look of a 10" paddle/tire combo better, personally.

[hamuel]

how can a smaller rim make the tires float better?

[sredish]

how can a smaller rim make the tires float better?

Taller sidewalls mean more surface area on the ground when aired down, but in this case, most paddles tires are so stiff that you could have no air in them and they'll still be upright.

[theeechozen1]

if you cant decide run 9's, its a happy medium

[eehsnab2]

8's for traction, 10's for playridin'

[sredish]

8's for traction, 10's for playridin'

Guess I'm just a playa!