9" or 10" rear rims

darnizzle8805

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I want to replace the rims on my 2004 Blaster. I kind of want 10" diameter rear wheels. What are the advantages and disadvantages to running 10" rims over 9", aside from higher cost?
 
go with 9's
i went with 10's because i found a good deal on my favorite tire, but now my tire choices are limited
 
10's look so cool IMHO lol. But 9's are cheaper and they do have a greater range of tire selection. What width and offset should I go with? I plan to buy either a Banshee axle or a Tusk adjustable axle. I only ride it recreationally and I do not jump it. I have almost brand new RAZR's on the stock rims and I love the tire and plan to purchase the same for the new wheels in either 20 or 21" diameter.
 
I like the look of the 9". 10's make it look like a utility quad with the same size rims front to back but that's just my opinion.
 
I like the look of the 9". 10's make it look like a utility quad with the same size rims front to back but that's just my opinion.

my pic below looks like a utility quad ??? LOL
 
better pic..................

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I think it looks pretty cool. Utility quad haha. I'll be looking for 9" rims. I'll probably pick up some decent stock banshee rims for now, but i really want something with a design in the center like a shamrock or something, instead of just a circle.
 
the banshee rims do have a kinda shamrock center, definately not just round
heres a pic with my black bikes 9" shee rims/razrs..............

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I wish I could find the gold banshee wheels in good shape. I think they are a pretty nice color to contrast with my blue but my frame is still silver. and AWk I like the bells shape on the aftermarket rims not really how the banshee steps on the outer edge. But if I buy some silver bansee stockers then i'll just polish the hell out of them and be happy. Or maybe i'll buy black wheels.
 
I wish I could find the gold banshee wheels in good shape. I think they are a pretty nice color to contrast with my blue but my frame is still silver. and AWk I like the bells shape on the aftermarket rims not really how the banshee steps on the outer edge. But if I buy some silver bansee stockers then i'll just polish the hell out of them and be happy. Or maybe i'll buy black wheels.

the guy i buy all of my parts from has got a set of yfz wheels that are gold
 
I like the 9"s because of the options (yfz, banshee, warrior, raptor) and affordability.

I also like the rolled-lip yamaha rims because they're super strong and can take a beating. For example, two weeks ago I came off the top of a ridge, landed on all fours, but a huge boulder was in the trail. I swerved to miss it but plowed the outer edge of my tire/rim into it. The collision moved the boulder off the trail, caused me to do a low speed crash where I fell off and the quad rolled over (me). My tire side wall ripped a 1.5" hole through it and black paint fell off the rim where it flexed.....but amazingly the rim did not bend or dent.
 
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I'm thinking of going with one of these wheels. I know used wheels aren't going to be mint, but the gold rims I have found are a bit too damaged for my liking. If there is one thing i like to keep in good shape on any of my vehicles be it my Blaster, Dirtbike, or my Integra it's definately the wheels.

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I really like the second one.
 
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