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whats better a 22 inch tire with a

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#1 ·
10 inch rim.

Or a 22 inch tire with a 9 inch rim?

Which one is more sturdy....

which one gives the better ride?
 
#2 ·
Taller rim = stiffer sidewall which means it'll be easier to throw the tire sideways and turn.
Shorter rim = softer sidewall which means it'll expand more for better flotation and grow more as you pick up speed, theoretically increasing top speed.

Are you really going to notice a huge difference in either with a 22" tire...well you'll notice it somewhat but not a whole lot. Not as much as say a 10" wheel vs an 8" wheel.

If you're trying to carve up the dunes go with the bigger wheel, if you spend more time in soft sugary stuff or at the drag strip a smaller wheel (maybe even 8") would be more suited.
 
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