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Old 09-27-2012, 05:03 PM   #5
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Originally Posted by Nitro View Post
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From the testing we've done, we find that a good rule of thumb is that the optimal rim is the same size (rounded up to the nearest half-inch or so) as the tread width (not section width!).

This assumes street tires though. If you're running Hoosier R-comps their sidewalls are much stiffer, and you're best off stuffing as much tire onto the rim as you can fit.
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