Hey people (that was PC huh) I was looking on MT website for some new tires and noticed something funny (to me at least).

http://www.mickeythompsontires.com/d..._etstreet.html

Tire Size Meas. Sidewall Tread Overall
Rim Width Width Diam

26 x 10.50-16 10.0 10.3 8.4 25.9
26 x 11.50-16 9.0 10.8 9.7 26.2


Why are the 26x11.5's rim measure only 9" (with a higher tread width) while the 26x10.5's measure 10" (with a smaller tread width). Also do you guys use the 11.5's b/c they have a higher sidewall (read....more traction).

Thanks.....Joe

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It may have something to do with the rim they used while measuring the tire.

 

Anyone else........come on I know a ton of you drag race and know alot about these tires.

Help a brutha out (I sound like ultimate surfa now )

--Joe

 

I don't know a lot about these tires. I bot the 26x11.5x16" tires because that was what JL said to get...........don't know why........

Dan