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05-16-2010, 10:53 AM
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30x9 radial on a 12" rim?
Any problems putting a 30x9 radial on a 12" rim?
The tires have 5 passes on them so I would like to use them if possible. I know the "rule of thumb" is + or - 1 inch of the tread width but I see some guys really stretching thier tires. On the present chassis they are on a 10" rim but the offset for the new chassis needs to be different and have a set of 12" that will fit. They would be screwed and glued as needed. Will it work? |
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05-16-2010, 11:04 AM
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Re: 30x9 radial on a 12" rim?
When I bought my Hoosier's the factory guys said to use an 8 to 10 inch wheel, no screws or glue. They did tell me to use rough sandpaper to roughen the areas around the bead to help seal.
I would call the tire makers before putting them on 12" rims. JimR
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05-16-2010, 11:16 AM
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Re: 30x9 radial on a 12" rim?
Don't do it.
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05-16-2010, 11:29 AM
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Re: 30x9 radial on a 12" rim?
I wouldn't do it.
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05-16-2010, 12:01 PM
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Re: 30x9 radial on a 12" rim?
10 is about all you go............
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05-16-2010, 02:14 PM
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Re: 30x9 radial on a 12" rim?
Even if you did put the 9" slicks on a 12" rim, I`d bet getting the beads to seat against the rim flanges should be good for a few hours of "entertainment", assuming a tubeless installation.
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