9 inch rims

[buckwild kid]

I was looking around for rear tires out of curiosity. I noticed that there really isn't crap for variety for our machines (10 inch rim). Then I looked up the same size tires but for 9 inch rims and found all sorts of different tires. Has anyone swapped down to a 9 and if so is there any benefit or downsides to doing this other than gaining tire selection?

[Ta2edphreak]

yeah there isnt alot of tire selections for the douglas rims, it seems like alot of work and dollars to be able to run a pretty common 9'' rear rim, to be able to run a 9'' rim you have to change hubs and carriers etc, or so i was told, so i guess we are stuck running the 3 tires that fit our rims..

[buckwild kid]

Well honestly I have a bent rim on the rear and one on the front from the PO so I was looking at getting new rims. I want some itp ss112's and they don't make them in the 156 rear bolt pattern so I was looking at getting the 110 bolt pattern rear hubs. That is why I am considering changing to the 9 inch rim at the same time.

[Ta2edphreak]

well let me know hoy you make out on getting them to fit, im in the same boat as you, except my rims arent bent, but i need some decent tires that are good in the mud, i wonder if i put a longer swingarm on it if ide have enough room for a taller tire, not too big.

[buckwild kid]

I am sure that they will fit just fine, the offset will be the same, it will just be a hub change for the different bolt pattern and a 1 inch diameter difference in rim. Like I said, the ONLY reason I am considering the rim size change is for more tire selection.