Quote: Originally Posted by
bribri 
is there any real safety hazard running a 8.5" slick on 6" rim?
Due to their wrinkly, soft compound and the fact that you aren't taking turns at high speed, no.
But run 8.5" slicks on a 6" rim and you'll see a 6" wide stripe of wear right in the middle. There will be a good 2.5" of rubber that doesn't really even contact the track.
It's not necessarily unsafe, it's just underutilization.