Topic: tire/rim question

[finn1]

i have 12.0x8.0-6 tires, i want to get rims i know they are 6" the part i don't know is how wide? the other is11x5.5-6, again 6" rim whats the width? i know this is really simple, i'm having a huge brain fart.  thank you for helping out bob

[Burton for Certain]

If Hoosier you want a 9-10" rim is what they recommend. On the 5.5 run a 6-6.5

[finn1]

ok went this far i'll ask on the 6-6.5 that is 6"rim 6.5wide? 

[docbro]

Most kart tires recommend one inch wider rims than the tire size.  So the 8" tire would recommend a 9"  rim.  The 5.5" tire  6" rim.  These are only recommendations, so he was saying a 6" or a 6.5" wide rim for the 5.5" tire.  You can use what you want in order to get run out diameter and/or sidewall flex.

[George Herrin]

I ran my 11x5.5 tires on 8.25 wide rims before I went to front brakes and loved the way it handled. So as you can see they will work on a variety of widths  but most go 1" wider than tire. (second number in tire)

[finn1]

thanks for the replies. bob