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slowec 09-14-2010 12:22 PM

16X10 or 16X8 for 28/10.5/16 Hoosiers
 
I want to buy some 28 10.50 16 hoosiers for the track and would like to know if going with 10'" rims will flatten out that hoosier and make it stick better. They list either rim as acceptable. Anybody have experience with this?

BigKID 09-14-2010 03:41 PM

The "measured rim" spec is usally a good rim width recommendation if the manufacturer only gives a range for their recomendation. For the 28/10.50/16 slick, this is 10".

18153 28.0/10.0-16 C 10.0" 28.0" 88.0" 8-10" 10" 12.0" 23 C07

Since the tread width is 10", using a 10" rim will allow you to run more pressure while keeping the footprint flat which will be more stable on the top end. I am using the same tire on a stock 16x7 Silverado wheel. I have to run lower pressure for a good footprint so they get rather squirley on the top end. Add this to running a radial up front, it has gotten down right scary on occasion. This is one reason I am looking to try out a radial.

00buckshot 09-15-2010 10:33 AM


Originally Posted by slowec (Post 4539347)
I want to buy some 28 10.50 16 hoosiers for the track and would like to know if going with 10'" rims will flatten out that hoosier and make it stick better. They list either rim as acceptable. Anybody have experience with this?

I would run a 10"wheel Rodney, it just makes good sense to me

ap2002 09-15-2010 11:48 AM

Ive always ran the 10" wheel but next time im going with the 8" just to keep the mess off

slowec 09-15-2010 12:50 PM

I know 10's r better, but I aint rich and don't want rubber slung all over my new paint.

slowec 09-15-2010 01:10 PM


Originally Posted by BigKID (Post 4539551)
The "measured rim" spec is usally a good rim width recommendation if the manufacturer only gives a range for their recomendation. For the 28/10.50/16 slick, this is 10".

18153 28.0/10.0-16 C 10.0" 28.0" 88.0" 8-10" 10" 12.0" 23 C07

Since the tread width is 10", using a 10" rim will allow you to run more pressure while keeping the footprint flat which will be more stable on the top end. I am using the same tire on a stock 16x7 Silverado wheel. I have to run lower pressure for a good footprint so they get rather squirley on the top end. Add this to running a radial up front, it has gotten down right scary on occasion. This is one reason I am looking to try out a radial.

Wonder if the 8" would be much more stable than the 7 you run?

pasadenaman 09-15-2010 03:16 PM

u can always use painters tape on like the vettes use.

dick gumbert 09-15-2010 05:28 PM

hoosiers 16x8 rims
 
I've been running 28/11.5/16 quick time pro hoosiers on 8" rim with 16 psi at the track and good handling. On 2004 chevy rclb, ls6 transplant motor 1.7 60 ft. I also drive them to the track 20 miles with 30 psi.

slowec 09-16-2010 08:42 AM

I found a wheel company that'll build me a (16 X 10 w/6.5 BS) cragar soft 8 style wheel for 150.00. And I can buy a matching 16 X 7 for the front . I'll add pics when I get it all done.

EVILGMC 09-16-2010 10:24 AM

Stocton wheel?


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