8" VS. 9" rear idles any suggestions???

[73tmeyer]

ok so i decided to replace my rails with the Ice Age rails. i have the option of going with 8" or 9" what are the advantages of each. open to any suggestions.

 

[Mountain800]

I have a set of 9 " idlers on my Assault. Very Fun if you like long weelies and it seems to roll a bit easier. You will be able to control Your weelie if you pur 4 idlers. But if you want Your sled to climb better stat with stock idlers..

 

[crf118r]

Ran 9" on the last two sleds and now stock on the Pro. No noticeable differences other than $ outa pocket and no one can see them when they get packed with snow. Save your money

 

[HammsRMK]

I had 8 inch on my 02 edge, and it free wheeled way eiser that my bros same sled. I also have them on my dragon but I never road it with the stock wheels. I like them but have been on both the sled that i have bought. Not sure if i would spend the money if they werent on my seld when i bought them.

 

[Scott]

I've tried stock 2001 rmk size (6 3/4" ?), 8 and 10 inch wheels.

Best change was from stock to 8.

8 to 10 showed no noticeable gain, imo.

 

[Scott]

So my point is the difference between 8 and 9 is not measurable, IMO.
If you have to make a choice, close your eyes and pick one. They are the same.

 

[1Mike900]

Stay with 8" and keep more track on the ground! There will be no noticeable difference between the two!

Mike

 

[73tmeyer]

thanks for all the help guys i think i will go with 8s there are more options for wheels that way. plus its not much bigger than stock and i love the way it handles areaday

 

[Snodawg]

I'm running MMP 8" on my Pro. No noticable difference from stock, other than the bling factor, but like said above, you can't see them in the snow.