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Myron Piatek · 03-06-2012, 12:53 PM

I never actually compared the two sizes, but I've always been under the impression that with a wider rim, you can run more air pressure, which stabilizes the sidewalls more, while still achieving a full-width footprint. I've always used 10" rims with my 9" Hoosier slicks.

03-06-2012, 12:53 PM	#6
Myron Piatek VIP Member Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Florida Posts: 1,542 Likes: 34 Liked 138 Times in 51 Posts	Re: 30X9 better on a 8 or 10 inch rim I never actually compared the two sizes, but I've always been under the impression that with a wider rim, you can run more air pressure, which stabilizes the sidewalls more, while still achieving a full-width footprint. I've always used 10" rims with my 9" Hoosier slicks.