30X9 better on a 8 or 10 inch rim

Rob Petrie E395 · 03-06-2012, 10:49 AM

Would be for a 96 Firebird stocker. Not sure on radial or bias yet but I would say at some point I will have both so opinions on both ways would be great.
Thanks
Rob

Run to Rund · 03-06-2012, 11:30 AM

I asked a former D/S record holder and he said he didn't see any dfference. Most people seem to run 10" but if clearance is tight, remember that the section width will be about .3" per side narrower with the 8" wheel (or .6 to .8" overall width difference per tire).

Jeff Lee · 03-06-2012, 11:36 AM

I'm splitting the difference, just ordered a pair of 9" wide Bogarts yesterday.

Dwight Southerland · 03-06-2012, 11:56 AM

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Originally Posted by Jeff Lee

I'm splitting the difference, just ordered a pair of 9" wide Bogarts yesterday.

Does that mean you are a compromiser? Somehow that does not compute . . .

Jeff Lee · 03-06-2012, 12:38 PM

OK...I really think the tread and rim should be in zen with one another, equally disbursing the load. I think most choose 8" or 10" because a 9" is not commonly available.

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, 10:49 AM	#1
Rob Petrie E395 VIP Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Woodlawn IL Posts: 1,092 Likes: 162 Liked 216 Times in 77 Posts	30X9 better on a 8 or 10 inch rim Would be for a 96 Firebird stocker. Not sure on radial or bias yet but I would say at some point I will have both so opinions on both ways would be great. Thanks Rob

03-06-2012, 11:30 AM	#2
Run to Rund Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Henderson, NV Posts: 583 Likes: 8 Liked 54 Times in 27 Posts	Re: 30X9 better on a 8 or 10 inch rim I asked a former D/S record holder and he said he didn't see any dfference. Most people seem to run 10" but if clearance is tight, remember that the section width will be about .3" per side narrower with the 8" wheel (or .6 to .8" overall width difference per tire).

03-06-2012, 11:36 AM	#3
Jeff Lee VIP Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Anthem, Arizona Posts: 2,766 Likes: 0 Liked 3 Times in 3 Posts	Re: 30X9 better on a 8 or 10 inch rim I'm splitting the difference, just ordered a pair of 9" wide Bogarts yesterday. __________________ Jeff Lee 7494 D/S '70 AMX

03-06-2012, 12:38 PM	#5
Jeff Lee VIP Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Anthem, Arizona Posts: 2,766 Likes: 0 Liked 3 Times in 3 Posts	Re: 30X9 better on a 8 or 10 inch rim OK...I really think the tread and rim should be in zen with one another, equally disbursing the load. I think most choose 8" or 10" because a 9" is not commonly available. __________________ Jeff Lee 7494 D/S '70 AMX

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.