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Title: Re: rim size
Post by: Michaelaphelan on February 12, 2014, 05:59:05 pm

Thanks everyone for the input , before it was very unclear but now i understand .Its great to be able to ask a question and have so many knowledgeable people to explain how things work and in a way that is understandable!
until the next question .             thanks again

Title: Re: rim size
Post by: Twinzilla on February 12, 2014, 12:17:18 pm

A rim with a rolled lip is definitely the way to go for XC, trail riding, etc. (unless you want to spend the $$ on bead locks or reinforced wheels). Even the heavy duty .190's that aren't rolled will ding easy.  Also when buying rims the first number is the amount of back spacing, so a 3.0 + 5.0 will have an offset of 3" on the inside and 5" on the outside.

Title: Re: rim size
Post by: Iceracer on February 12, 2014, 11:42:01 am

Just my opinion from limping back to the pits during XC races Years ago.  Never had a issue with the oem type wheels and the new A5 are almost as light as the blue and stronger than the Red. But Its  moot point if you run oem hubs

Title: Re: rim size
Post by: LT250RWV on February 12, 2014, 11:17:07 am

I havent had any problems out of my reds yet.

Title: Re: rim size
Post by: Iceracer on February 12, 2014, 07:49:47 am

I would never buy another set of red,  blue or black label wheels except for sand. un fortunately if your sticking with oem pattern hubs you don't have a choice. swap to a newer hub and a A4 series wheel or Itp T9 there rolled edge wheels and way more durable. 

Title: Re: rim size
Post by: LT250RWV on February 12, 2014, 07:43:18 am

If you ride anywhere ruff I would get red labels. Blue are to thin and bend.

Title: Re: rim size
Post by: GrkGuy on February 12, 2014, 05:51:05 am

the 3.0 + 5 is the center of the rim, back spacing. so what ever numbers are it is from center of rim to bead edge

3in outside and 5in on the inside. = 8in rim     .

Title: Re: rim size
Post by: Michaelaphelan on February 12, 2014, 04:56:48 am

    what would the numbers after 10x8 mean like  3.0+5.0 .  i have ordered rear tires and i was going to stay with the rims i have now but it seems that they are relatively cheep , if i get douglas rims i should get red label ?       
thanks guys for the help!

Title: Re: rim size
Post by: Dutch_Rutter on February 12, 2014, 01:26:19 am

That is correct  8)

Title: Re: rim size
Post by: FX4Pitrone on February 11, 2014, 08:07:39 pm

10x8 I believe....

Title: rim size
Post by: Michaelaphelan on February 11, 2014, 07:32:54 pm

if i have stock rear hubs on my lt 250 and my tire size is 20x11x10 what size would my rims be any help is appreciated       thanks mike