11 x 8 or 9.5 x 8?

[Sparks425Ex]

I race all Mx and Freestyle and i have been running my 20 x 11x 9 Turf Tamers all this season just to save money. I am going to get new Rims adn Tires over the winter.

For now i will just get a tire package. Douglas .190 8 inch wiht Turf Tamers.


Which size is better for Mx?

Any Pro/Cons to each tire?

Post Pictures of Both Tires? Side By side if Possible.

[Razorback]

the 9.5 inch size slides more (better/easier) and are lighter. that's the basic difference the way i see it. they'll probably be the best for harder packed surfaces.

[MX26]

the 9.5 inch size slides more (better/easier) and are lighter. that's the basic difference the way i see it. they'll probably be the best for harder packed surfaces.

True that :)

[400exBro]

but the 9.5 slip off the bead, or that is what i have heard from people running them . plus the 11's give more stablity.
lata
Bro

[MX26]

I've had some problems with my 9.5's coming off the bead, but not bad enough to sacrafice the amount of wheelspin they give. I have a set of 18" Razr MX's(10.5" wide) and they hook up way too much for the tracks around here(Except Swan, Greenville MX, Weatherford)

[Razorback]

Originally posted by 400exBro
but the 9.5 slip off the bead, or that is what i have heard from people running them . plus the 11's give more stablity.
lata
Bro

good point, but that's why i run bead locks...it's probably necessary for this size...

[MILF_HUNTER]

same here beadlocks are the way to go. it sais right on the tire that beadlocks are required to run 9.5 turfys

[Houser Cannondale]

they make a 18x11x8 tamer but that would probably be too much grip for mx and its heavier. id only use those unless you have tons of power. other than that 18x9.5x8 are good tires.