tire size? 8" vs. 9" for mx

[scottymx9]

I have 8" rear ITP beadlocks with 18x10x8 holeshot mxr. My question is: if i purchase 9" beadlocks and run a 18x10x9 holeshot mxr will the bike be geared higher or will the wheel speed change?

[EvilJester400EX]

The speed will remain the same. Changing the rim size will only make the ride different (bumpy or smooth).

[ramp rida 55]

i prefer a 9" wheel i like how the sidewall has less fleax and more solid cornering.

[PurePerformance]

The speed will be the same. The tire diameter is the same, duh:p

[YFZCHAMP]

I run 18x10x9 maxxis razrs, the grip is great and the sidewalls have less flex in the coners than 9in holeshots. You get a marginally less harsh ride with 8in rims, but 9's are less likely to fold fron a hard landing as well, get either beadlocks or T9 baja rims they last and allow you to run less air, negating the easier ride of the 8's.:chinese: