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Whitelightning74
02-03-2011, 01:57 PM
Ok we are on 8 in rc4 hoosiers and our wheel rule was any 8 in wheel.. now the say we can run a 10 in wheel with a 50 pound penalty.. just looking for some opinions on rather the trade off would be worth it.. I will have to buy all new wheels so will it widen out a 8 in tire enough to make it worth it? Thanks all

newguy
02-03-2011, 04:47 PM
same tires?just different wheel?

dirttrackrocker
02-03-2011, 06:55 PM
Hmmm... Don't know if I would trust an 8 in. tire on a 10 in. wheel?????

Dirtman29
02-03-2011, 07:12 PM
I dont think an 8" tire would seat on a 10" wheel without some hellacious air pressure forcing it! Not real safe IMO. Even if it did work the RF tire would roll right off the rim in the 1st corner. I would keep what youve been using.

outlaw087
02-03-2011, 09:28 PM
I run a 8'' tire on a 10'' wheel ( D30 Hoosier ) with no problems at all.

fattboyee
02-04-2011, 12:32 AM
we ran 8in towel citys on 10 in wheels for years never had an issue running or mounting. car felt more stable and worked better in traffic as well. we ran 2 and 3 in offset. had a 4in for track conditions

keithbaker
02-04-2011, 07:47 AM
We run 8" tires on 10" wheels all the time with no problems. Also, if you can ever switch to a wider tire, you can still run the 10" wheels.

Chaps
02-04-2011, 10:07 AM
Ran American Racer G60's on 10's the past two years. Work great. Did have one right front roll off on super rough track.

buterbaughb1
02-06-2011, 12:07 AM
Im assuming your getting a lot less sidewall roll from the 8" tire on a 10" rim, more positive feeling/feedback from the tire? whats the dimensions on the tire?

Whitelightning74
02-07-2011, 06:33 AM
yes thats correct. Same 8 in tire just able to use a 10 in wheel. I just cant see where it would be worth 50 pounds.