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Old 08-24-2004, 07:48 PM
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Default YFZ450 Haulers-what rim size?

Getting ready to order a set of 10", 8 paddle Haulers for a YFZ450...What are the benefits of 10, 9, or 8 inch rims?
 
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Old 08-25-2004, 01:42 AM
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i would go with the 8's.... i run a 21x12x8 10 paddle extreme 72 RO and i love them.....they are a smoother ride than the 9 or 10 and i think the tires tend to grow a little! the 8's give you the balloon look and the 10's look like squares!
 
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Old 08-25-2004, 01:44 AM
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Personally I have no idea what benefits the rim sizes give you but I think 10" rims running 20" haulers looks awesome.
 
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Old 08-25-2004, 02:33 AM
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Smaller Rim= Lighter= Less Rotating Mass= Faster!

People generally agree the 10" rims look better however.
 
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Old 08-25-2004, 02:38 AM
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Default YFZ450 Haulers-what rim size?

i have a set of 20x10x10 haulers on douglas .160s for a yfz450, banshee, or raptor for sale. They have only been used once.

Im going to get a set of 22 haulers next for drag racing. 175 shipped.
 
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Old 08-26-2004, 02:30 AM
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Default YFZ450 Haulers-what rim size?

Smaller rim = more tire sidewall and therefore a large footprint (much better hook)
Larger rim = more rigid tire better at sliding

 
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Old 08-26-2004, 02:19 PM
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Default YFZ450 Haulers-what rim size?

I;ve to the 9" haulers on my stock YFZ rims and they work great
 

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Default YFZ450 Haulers-what rim size?

Originally posted by: bulldogz400
Smaller Rim= Lighter= Less Rotating Mass= Faster!

People generally agree the 10" rims look better however.
my hauler tires weigh more than teh rims.. therefore more tire would be more weight therefore bigger rim less weight less tire. plus u get the low profile look everyone loves [img]i/expressions/face-icon-small-smile.gif[/img] i have 10 inch rims and i love them. i ran 8's before didnt notice a differnce in rotating mass and what not all i know is i love my haulers
 
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Old 08-26-2004, 02:27 PM
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8'' rims are better for drags.
 
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Old 08-26-2004, 02:28 PM
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personal expirence or proven facts??
 


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