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lee37vernon
12-04-2006, 04:27 PM
i know that either having 18 or 20 inch tyres will alter gearing , but exactly how much ?

what size wheels are best suited to which types of riding ??

AtvMxRider
12-04-2006, 04:31 PM
8" for mx 9" for trails

TheFontMaster
12-04-2006, 06:28 PM
In general what Jerry said is right, thats the general rule of thumb. But I do see some people run a 20in tire on an 8in rim. The point of that is to give the tire a little more flex when hitting bumps, ruts, etc. The downfall with that is that there will be more roll in the tires when you corner.

86 Quad R
12-05-2006, 06:53 AM
ideally. i like to run a 8" x 18" - 9" x 20" - 10" x 21, 22" it's less side wall flex in the corners.