Bought 21 X 12 X 8 7 paddle haulers on 8 X 8 rim, 68 rollout. When I put them on the bike, the just barely clear the heel guard, and I really don't like riding withoout one. I am assuming that these tires will GROW, when you put speed to them and I don't want to ruin a new pair of tires Spoke with Joe at Fullertons (great guy again and as always), and he is sending me another set of tires but on 8 X 10 rims. So my question is, what will be the difference, both good and bad between these tires on these two different rims. <_<
Pros And Cons Of 10" Rim
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The 8 x 8 rims are a better setup, due to the fact that they balloon more and also protect the wheels by bulging over the sides more. Most people are going with the 20" tires on the LT-R, this doesn't mess with the gearing ratio as much and gives more clearance for the heal guards.
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Let's say for example your going with a 20" tire;
On an 8" wheel you will have more of a rounded shape if you buy the hauler. (Sand Stars and the like will change shape only slightly). If you plan on doing a lot of jumping the 8" rim is a better choice as it provides more cushion for the rims' edge.
10" rim will provide a flatter profile for the hauler. More shiney stuff to show off and keep polished, but less protection to the rims edge. 10" rim with the Sand Stars looks pretty sharp!
20" tire with a 9" rim is a good overall compromise between flash and durablility...don't buy the blue label if you EVER plan on doing any jumping..no kidding!
EDIT: by the way..I've got 21x12x8 with 10 paddles...I love them..no, really There isn't nothing they won't climb, and I outgrew the sand drag competition a couple of years ago.
On an 8" wheel you will have more of a rounded shape if you buy the hauler. (Sand Stars and the like will change shape only slightly). If you plan on doing a lot of jumping the 8" rim is a better choice as it provides more cushion for the rims' edge.
10" rim will provide a flatter profile for the hauler. More shiney stuff to show off and keep polished, but less protection to the rims edge. 10" rim with the Sand Stars looks pretty sharp!
20" tire with a 9" rim is a good overall compromise between flash and durablility...don't buy the blue label if you EVER plan on doing any jumping..no kidding!
EDIT: by the way..I've got 21x12x8 with 10 paddles...I love them..no, really There isn't nothing they won't climb, and I outgrew the sand drag competition a couple of years ago.
Ditto... 10" wheels "sink" more in the sand. Like they were saying, a 8" wheel has more tire and helps "float" on the sand instead of trying to drag through it.
I went to a 21x12x8 Brat from a 20x10x10 hauler and kick myself in the ass everyday for spending the money on that size hauler. My Brats are a night and day difference. :fro:
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Well I know a bad thing about small rims. They get a lot of side flex. A good thing is that they let the tire balloon more and grab the sand better.
8" = more floatation, probably less drag, most important less wieght,
10" handle well, dune well, look good to me on the right bike
I own both and like both, the LTR can't pull alot of paddle, so a 20x10x8 on a six or eight is really good for them.
on my LT500R a six paddle would not be enough paddle, I run a20x10x10 (on a 10x10 rim) STU sand skate II, wonderful duning tire, when new alot of bite, lasted me for 17 years ( atleast 6 active seasons on them) beat many bikes at the hills (comp, olds, test) with them
so in a word "preference" is what is comes down to - there is nothing wrong with a 10x10 inch rim, don't succumb to internet hype
Hill/drag tire = 8"
all arround = 10" if you like
all depends on what you like and what bike you have
10" handle well, dune well, look good to me on the right bike
I own both and like both, the LTR can't pull alot of paddle, so a 20x10x8 on a six or eight is really good for them.
on my LT500R a six paddle would not be enough paddle, I run a20x10x10 (on a 10x10 rim) STU sand skate II, wonderful duning tire, when new alot of bite, lasted me for 17 years ( atleast 6 active seasons on them) beat many bikes at the hills (comp, olds, test) with them
so in a word "preference" is what is comes down to - there is nothing wrong with a 10x10 inch rim, don't succumb to internet hype
Hill/drag tire = 8"
all arround = 10" if you like
all depends on what you like and what bike you have
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