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15'' versus 13''
« on: December 06, 2008, 12:55:47 am »
is there an advantage of running a 13'' tall front tire over a 15'' tire, or do most people use them just to get the frame height down???
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Re: 15'' versus 13''
« Reply #1 on: December 06, 2008, 01:00:24 am »
the 13" have less side wall flex.

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Re: 15'' versus 13''
« Reply #2 on: December 06, 2008, 01:06:58 am »
is it a noticeable difference? im running 15's, they are pretty much new, is it worth buying new 13's, im running i think 6'' wide front wheels! they actually measure around 14'' tall!! just curious if it worth changing for now, when i replace these i will run the 13's!!
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Re: 15'' versus 13''
« Reply #3 on: December 06, 2008, 07:32:02 am »
they are lower and hadle better less sidewall flex and generally make the front end more responsive In other words when ya turn there is no lag. You prolly don't even notice it right now but will tell the difference when you change
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Re: 15'' versus 13''
« Reply #4 on: December 06, 2008, 08:03:37 am »
I like the 13" corner pretty good. Just bought a new set of 13" turfmasters for next year.
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Re: 15'' versus 13''
« Reply #5 on: December 06, 2008, 11:57:37 pm »
Plus the 13" tires look better too. :D
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Re: 15'' versus 13''
« Reply #6 on: December 07, 2008, 12:36:57 pm »
Just look at your avatar pic. See how much that tire is rolling over. The lower profile will do away with a lot of that.

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Re: 15'' versus 13''
« Reply #7 on: December 07, 2008, 02:32:05 pm »
thanks guys, believe i will look into getting some 13's by season start!!
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Re: 15'' versus 13''
« Reply #8 on: December 07, 2008, 07:03:26 pm »
I like the 13's because they have a wider tread pattern than the 15's
But I run 8.5" wide rims on the back.

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Re: 15'' versus 13''
« Reply #9 on: December 07, 2008, 10:47:11 pm »
I run 13's on a 6x9 beadlock tubeless
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