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16 inch tire on 8 in rim
« on: August 13, 2013, 08:45:15 pm »
Has anyone ever put a 16/7.50 on ec 4 on 4 rims, is there a 16/8.50 turf tire or is the only option Hoosiers? Any thoughts, it's for a supermod
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Re: 16 inch tire on 8 in rim
« Reply #1 on: August 13, 2013, 08:52:22 pm »
For that Hoosier 16x8.5x8 you are going to want at least a 9 inch wide rim.  I run wider.   They flex A LOT!   On a 8" wide rim they will roll around a lot.


The EC rims aren't wide enough.   Great wheels but for that big tire you need a different rim. 
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Re: 16 inch tire on 8 in rim
« Reply #2 on: August 13, 2013, 08:58:01 pm »
Is there a 16/8.0 or 16/8.50 turf tire cause that's what I have to run according to the rules of my group
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Re: 16 inch tire on 8 in rim
« Reply #3 on: August 13, 2013, 09:03:16 pm »
You have to run a 8" wide wheel?   Or a turf tire?   
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Re: 16 inch tire on 8 in rim
« Reply #4 on: August 13, 2013, 09:04:10 pm »
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Re: 16 inch tire on 8 in rim
« Reply #5 on: August 13, 2013, 09:06:50 pm »
16x7.5x8. On the EC wheels work well.  I wouldn't run a wider turf tire on a 8" rim.

What power plant? 
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Re: 16 inch tire on 8 in rim
« Reply #6 on: August 13, 2013, 09:09:00 pm »
Either a 35 vanny or a 42 indian
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Re: 16 inch tire on 8 in rim
« Reply #7 on: August 13, 2013, 09:19:22 pm »
What group?    Can't run cart tires like USLMRA or ARMA?   


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Re: 16 inch tire on 8 in rim
« Reply #8 on: August 13, 2013, 09:20:11 pm »
It's a local group the nnylmr
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Re: 16 inch tire on 8 in rim
« Reply #9 on: August 13, 2013, 09:25:13 pm »
Oh Is this the governed Supermod class? 

If yes the 7.5 is plenty of tire. 
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Re: 16 inch tire on 8 in rim
« Reply #10 on: August 13, 2013, 09:26:32 pm »
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Re: 16 inch tire on 8 in rim
« Reply #11 on: August 13, 2013, 09:29:03 pm »
Stock engine or modified?
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Re: 16 inch tire on 8 in rim
« Reply #12 on: August 13, 2013, 09:32:52 pm »
I think I'm going with the vanny it will have twin 28 mikuni, cheeta cam, arc long rods flat top pistons, shaved heads,billet flywheel possibly copper head gaskets
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Re: 16 inch tire on 8 in rim
« Reply #13 on: August 13, 2013, 09:35:54 pm »
Dustin you need a minimum of an 8" diameter rim, any width for rear and yes turf tires. Most run 18x9.50 - 8 on 8x9 rims. I started running 18x10.5 - 10's this year on 10x10 rims. Much stiffer and less roll and bounce. I still have a new set of the 16x7.50 Carlisle turf pros sitting on the shelf. I couldn't never get them to hook up. My used set are on the junior mower.

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Re: 16 inch tire on 8 in rim
« Reply #14 on: August 13, 2013, 09:38:52 pm »
Crazy.  Why clubs don't follow the national rules baffles me.

I'd still run the 7.5 on the 8" rim.  I really like the Cheng shin Pro Techs I have on my BP
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