Rim Size

[RideRed02400ex]

hey,
the guy i bought my 400 from bent the left rear rim. and i am in the process of finding another. i don't want 2 new just one to get rid of the wobbaling. the rim says the size is 9x8 and i am assuming that that is factory. i'm having a little bit of trouble finding a rim that size. i did find a good chance to get some 10X8's, brand new, for cheap. and i was wondering what the extra inch would do to the Quad: like my gearing, accleration, tires, etc. Or any good adivce as two where i could find a good rim to match up to my good one.

i really appricate any input anyone can give me. thanks in advance.

[racerdan24]

motosport.com has a OEm section that tells you all stock part sizes. I would start there to make sure you have correct rim size.

[Brauap]

Stock rear are 9"
Fronts are 10"

Just look on eBay. Type in: 400EX Front Wheel

[drew416ex]

Yeah I say find a stock rear on ebay

[Phaedrus]

I'm curious, does rim size really make that much of a difference? I'm new to riding, and recently bought some rear paddles with 10" rims. Weather has been too crappy to go riding, so not sure what the difference will be.

[bbender85]

i've been told 8" rears are stronger than their 9 and 10" counterparts. also heard having more sidewall on your paddles improves hookup since it can flex.

[hypersnyper6947]

if you have 9s now and you buy 10s you will have to get new tires also. Personally i think 10s look cool in the rear.

[katch26]

the tire will also list the rim size on it...info only. That way you can make sure you are replacing it with the right size