Rim size debate

[Handyman]

I got off of work early and while I was there we were talking about going to sand mountain in Nevada. We were on the subject of paddles and rims etc... I explained that I still needed to buy some paddles and rims. I explained that I was going to buy a 10x9 rim for 22x11x10 Skat Trak Extreme paddles for general duning and for some hill shooting. There was no questioning on my tire decision but they asked why a 10x9 rim,, Why not 8x8 or a 8x10. I explained that a 8" rim would cause for roll than I liked for that size tire while I'm screwing around in the dunes. Ok got that resolved and then they started asking why a 10x8 or a 10x10. I told them a 8" was too skinny and a 10 was a little to wide and I would be afraid the bead on the tires wouldn't hold very well. I have advise from a person who's advise I trust and will buy a 10x9. Are there any benefits getting a 10x10 or a 10x8 instead of a 10x9??

[EastCoast Banshee]

In the dunes i dont know if it matters what size rims you run. Since i mx iv got 8x8 on 18-10.5-8s because you the risk of bending rims if you dont have enough rubber between the rim and the ground. Dont really know nor think it would be a big issue in the sand considering its soft and your not likely to be doing bigass jumps. Ill leave it to the sand guys on this part though thats just my oppion.

[okbeast]

I'm always tryin to squeeze out all the power I can, so I run an 8" rim in the sand b/c less weight/mass=easier to spin, I know it probably doesnt make that much difference but, i take what I can get.

[Handyman]

i did some more research and i confirmed my decision....I'm going to run a 10x9. I was going to run that anyway but from whay I read the answers I had on the other sizes were answered.

[Bansh-eman]

dragging you want the 8x8 becasue you want a tall skinny tire that will "spread open" when you nail it...

 

for general duning a 10 inch is the way to go