Actually a wheels question

[mike97760]

With new wheels becoming hard to get I'm looking at running wheels I have which are different widths. Is there a rule of thumb that applies how different widths affect the tire mounted to it? I'm sure different tire brands aren't affected the same so let's use Burris 33 for my question. What happens when instead of running an 8 1/2 LR wheel I run a 8 1/4. Or a 9 1/2 right side of wheel instead of a 10 inch?

 

[flattop1]

Softer side wall . More side bite .

 

[OVALTECH1]

that will also help you grow and or shrink a tire up stagger wise

 

[CarlsonMotorsports]

Narrower right side wheels with give you more sidebite.
Left rear you will probably not notice a difference on most tracks (other than the obvious mounting/sizing difference.) The sidewall angle determines much of the spring rate in the tire -- not something we get real concerned about on left rears.


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[racing promotor]

8 1/4 " left rear has a 3" back set, the 8 1/2" has a 3.5" back set, if you normally use 8 1/2 " left rear. and go to the 8 1/4" just slid the left rear hub in the 1/2".

 

[mike97760]

Thanks guys.