Re: [MV] 2 1/2 tires

From: Joe Scheaffer (jsinvent@charter.net)
Date: Wed Aug 14 2002 - 06:14:26 PDT


Hello,
What I was thinking was to use a set of 6 9.00-20's so it would be the same for
the differentials all the way around.

GOTAM35 wrote:

> I'm no tire expert but I think the "20" is the diameter of the rim and the
> "9.00" or "11.00" is a measurement of the width and height ratio. The 11 is
> taller and wider that the 9. The 11 should fit the same rim as the 9 but
> not properly. The 11's should not be mis-matched with the 9's as this will
> change the gear ratios. If one axle has 9's and the other has 11's it could
> damage your axle after allot of driving on a hard surface. I think some of
> the guys on the list use the 11's on their m35's to go a little faster. I do
> know the "20" is a tube tire. I think a tubeless tire is a 22.5. A
> completely different rim and tire. I am thinking of putting 2 low profile
> tubeless tires and rims on the front of my M35. Less of a chance of a blow
> out. If I do I will let the list know how I like it. Joe Trapp.



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