ks420wildman
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what affect does it have to go from a 10"width tire to an 11"width tire, thanks
goinf from 10 to 11
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DeadLastRacing
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Ummmm....thats a good question! Really id say its a little on performance and handleing. I dunno. I rolled on 12" tires forever and now I got 11" that i still need to try out once I get my quad back together. Other than I guess a little bit more ground coverage for ruts and whathave you i dont think theres any major effect.
Tire diameter is another thing though. That can effect ride height and speed slightly.
Tire diameter is another thing though. That can effect ride height and speed slightly.
dswwarrior350
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More ground coverage.... better traction.
DeadLastRacing
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how would width of a tire have anything to do with speed? You mean overall diameter? I know indoor and MX racers tend use a smaller profile rear tire (18") because it allows for better handling in and out of corners and control. Most XC (harescramble) racers I know including my self ride a 20" to 23" rear. Width decision varys by axle and rim offset size. You don't want to be to wide so that you have a tough time squeezing between trees and you dont want to be to skinny or roll will occur.
The width of a tire is not an issue, as was already said. If anything, wider is better. The wider contact patch means better traction, more stability, and a better chance of keeping yourself from getting stuck in ruts from that extra width.
The reason mx racers will run the smaller 18" rears is because they weigh less, and have a lower tire profile, which gives a sharper response in corners. The low profile sidewall also makes it a lot easier to accidentally unseat the bead, which is why most racers will run beadlocks.
Small tires like these are only good for racing on tracks. If you try running these smaller tires in the woods you'll probably have issues. The smaller sidewall can cause a lot of problems, aside from being easier to knock off the bead, it's also going to make your wheels much more prone to damage from rocks, and it's a lot more likely that a sharp impact will pinch the sidewall of the tire and cut it, because there's not as much tire to absorb that shock. Ground clearance is another big issue, an 18" tire kills ground clearance and that's a big issue for most trail riders especially in rutted and muddy areas. And although it's not directly related to the size, 18" and 19" tires are designed for mx, and in the pursuit of shaving off a few pounds, most of these tires are 2 ply which is usually not durable enough to withstand much abuse in the rough terrains.
The reason mx racers will run the smaller 18" rears is because they weigh less, and have a lower tire profile, which gives a sharper response in corners. The low profile sidewall also makes it a lot easier to accidentally unseat the bead, which is why most racers will run beadlocks.
Small tires like these are only good for racing on tracks. If you try running these smaller tires in the woods you'll probably have issues. The smaller sidewall can cause a lot of problems, aside from being easier to knock off the bead, it's also going to make your wheels much more prone to damage from rocks, and it's a lot more likely that a sharp impact will pinch the sidewall of the tire and cut it, because there's not as much tire to absorb that shock. Ground clearance is another big issue, an 18" tire kills ground clearance and that's a big issue for most trail riders especially in rutted and muddy areas. And although it's not directly related to the size, 18" and 19" tires are designed for mx, and in the pursuit of shaving off a few pounds, most of these tires are 2 ply which is usually not durable enough to withstand much abuse in the rough terrains.
