Recommend racing rims for me - 250R flat track

[keister]

Hi all,

I have a set of Hoosier tires for flat track racing, and I am looking for recommendations for rims for them.
The tires are 18.5 x 8.0 - 10 and will be the rears for my flat track / TT 250R.

I have done some searching, but I am not quite sure what I need to buy to properly fit these tires.
Can you guys recommend:

Size of rim I will need (it's 250R, so 4x110)
Any preferred manufacturers or styles
Recommended source to buy (good prices, fast shipping, availability being the factors).

This race is in 2 weeks, so I need something quick.
Thanks in advance folks - happy triking!

[yaegerb]

You can use these...

http://www.rockymountainatvmc.com/p/50/81/257/991/-/-/2999/Douglas-.190-Wheel

Or

I just bought a set of these for my 16.0 rear hoosiers....

http://www.motosport.com/atv/product/?pssource=true&psreferrer=http%253A%252F%252Fwww.google.com%252Fs earch%253Fq%253D8x8%252Bbeadlock%2526hl%253Den%252 6tbm%253Dshop%2526prmd%253Dimvns%2526source%253Dln ms%2526sa%253DX%2526ei%253D9LAvUNPNF4eh2QWx9YCQBA% 2526ved%253D0CA0Q_AUoBQ%2526biw%253D1173%2526bih%2 53D623&key=ROCK-STANDARD-BEADLOCK-WHEEL-REAR-8X8&utm_medium=cpc&gclid=CJOm87m78bECFYleTAodyg8AbQ&segment=badger

Either will work. I prefer the beadlocks myself.

[poohbee1]

http://www.hoosiertire.com/pdfs/speccat.pdf hoosier site says run 8 inch wide rim 18.5x8-10

[pistolpete88]

8 wide is what you want would'nt bother with the beadlocks myself

[keister]

You can use these...

http://www.rockymountainatvmc.com/p/50/81/257/991/-/-/2999/Douglas-.190-Wheel

Or

I just bought a set of these for my 16.0 rear hoosiers....

http://www.motosport.com/atv/product/?pssource=true&psreferrer=http%253A%252F%252Fwww.google.com%252Fs earch%253Fq%253D8x8%252Bbeadlock%2526hl%253Den%252 6tbm%253Dshop%2526prmd%253Dimvns%2526source%253Dln ms%2526sa%253DX%2526ei%253D9LAvUNPNF4eh2QWx9YCQBA% 2526ved%253D0CA0Q_AUoBQ%2526biw%253D1173%2526bih%2 53D623&key=ROCK-STANDARD-BEADLOCK-WHEEL-REAR-8X8&utm_medium=cpc&gclid=CJOm87m78bECFYleTAodyg8AbQ&segment=badger

Either will work. I prefer the beadlocks myself.

I don't think those will work. Those rims are 8x8. I think I need a 10" wheel with 8" width? or is it 10 x 9?

[keister]

Thanks for responding, guys. I seem to be on the right track now.

RockyMountainATC has 10x8 wheels on 4/110 from ITP and Douglas.
They are .190 thickness - I think those are the nice sturdy ones.

4/110 ITP .190 T-9 Pro Series Wheel 10X8 3.0 + 5.0 Polished (http://www.rockymountainatvmc.com/p/43/53/257/994/1250/8634/ITP-.190-T-9-Pro-Series-Wheel)

4/110 Douglas .190 Wheel 10X8 3.0 + 5.0 (http://www.rockymountainatvmc.com/p/43/53/257/991/-/8669/Douglas-.190-Wheel/4%252F110+douglas+.190+wheel+10x9)

Any advantages to one brand over the other? They seem pretty identical.

If you wonder why I am asking so many questions, it is because I have a special knack for buying the exact wrong rims and tires every time.

[yaegerb]

So go here: http://www.hoosiertire.com/specmisc.htm

Look at the recommended rim for your tire. I am assuming you purchased item number 16275. Your recommended wheel is an 8" and your section width is an 8". The wheels I recommended will work just fine.

If still in doubt, call hoosier and they will recommend the perfect wheel for your tire.

[Xowner]

Guys pretty sure he has 10 inch tires Soooo he needs a 10 inch diameter wheel 8 inches wide. Not a 8 inch diameter wheel.

[atctim]

Xowner is correct. Your tire size is 18.5 X 8 - 10. 18.5" tall tire x 8" wide (tread) on a 10" diameter wheel. Your wheel can be either 10X8 or 10X9 - either will work. 10" diameter X 8" or 9" wide. Peepers - when confused - just think about your truck tires 31 X 10.50 - 15 - I know you know what that means.

I have my ice tires mounted on micro sprint 10X10 wheels, and my 18 X 11 - 10 Fast trekkers barely fit. It makes them even lower profile and wider. I don;t think ATV wheels come in 10 X 10 - but I could be wrong.

[keister]

Thanks again everyone.
I actually did call Hoosier. I must say, their phone support is fast, courteous, and knowledgeable.
The man on the phone said 10 inch diameter, 8 inches wide.

He even gave me some anecdotes about a couple EDT racers running Hoosiers and finding that 9" wide rims made them "too loose in corners", so they recommend 8".
Time to drop the cash on rims.

**Stay tuned for my next thread. I am starting my 400X build soon and will have lots of questions and need lots of advice from the experts at 3WW.**

[RoscoW]

Peepers, good selection, and quick shipping here, http://recreationtires.com/wheels.html easy to find the type and size you need.

Ross..