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02-14-2018, 08:40 AM | #1 |
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9" or 10" wheels
I'm going to update to new lighter wheels on my 1969 B/SA Mustang. I will be using Hoosier radials and was wondering if there was an advantage using a 10" vs 9" wheel.
Thanks, Rusty
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02-14-2018, 09:34 AM | #2 |
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Re: 9" or 10" wheels
Go for the 10 inch.
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Re: 9" or 10" wheels
Ten inch Rusty....better footprint IMO.
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Re: 9" or 10" wheels
Exactly. I have 8" and 10" wheels for my Nova with 9" Hoosier radials. The 8" are only used for winter storage now.
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Re: 9" or 10" wheels
My original plan was to get 10" but I thought I would check here first.
Thanks for your help, Rusty
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Re: 9" or 10" wheels
My son and I have nearly identical D/SA Demons
He runs 10" and I run 8 1/2" on Goodyear 9" Radials They 60' the exact same 1.33 to 1.35 any give day He feels that his car is more stable last 300 ft.....He has driven both cars a lot! Of course he feels his car is faster too......But it is NOT!
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Re: 9" or 10" wheels
I've never noticed any difference on the timeslip or seat of the pants. I'm always looking for the most even wear across the tire.
With a 10" wheel and running 17 psi, I'm still wearing out the center of the tire quicker than the edges. I'm getting nearly 250 passes from a set, so I can't really complain.
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Re: 9" or 10" wheels
A wider wheel adds stability to the tire sidewall. If you get out of shape the wider wheel will reduce the flexibility in the tire sidewall and give you a better chance of a smooth recovery.
It all depends on the tire but a rule of thumb is 1" of wheel for every inch of tire. |
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