Kart tire sizes
are stated differently than other types of tires and sometimes even vary across
manufacturers. Regardless of the tire
manufacturer, you will see three numbers:
A. Tread width
B. Overall diameter
C. Rim diameter
Typically, this
is shown as BxA-C so a tire that is 10 x 4.5 - 5 would be 10 inches in diameter
overall, 4.5 inches wide, and have a rim that is 5 inches across. Bridgestone tires give sizes as A/B-C and
Burris tires has a numbering system shown as B-A-C. To learn more about the wheel sizes, and
making correct wheel selections for your kart, visit our web page at http://www.kartpartsdepot.com/Go_Kart_Wheels_s/1850.htm
Karters
understand the challenge or maintaining consistent lap times and outside of the
driver, the largest impact will come from the tires. But instead of making sure the tires are
always the same, lap times are best maintained and improved when tires are
adjusted to machine and driving conditions.
Manufacturer
recommended tire pressure is usually given as a range. While it is not recommended to go outside
this range, where tires are run within the range is dependent on personal
preference and the weather and track conditions.
Temperature –
lower the pressure slightly as the temperature rises to maintain the grip on
the track.
Road surface –
lower the pressure slightly when there is lots of rubber residue on the track.
Wet conditions –
switch to wet tires and switch back to slicks as soon as possible. If you can’t get back to the slicks as the
track dries out, lower the pressure in the tires to get better grip.
When should you
replace your tires?
A good indicator
is the kart itself. When tires need to
be replaced, the kart may not feel as smooth or controlled around the corners
as it does not grip the track as well.
For car tires,
the easy rule is to place a penny in the tread and use Lincoln’s chin as a tread wear
indicator. That obviously does not work
on slicks like on automobile tires, so many kart tires come with small holes in
the tread to indicate how much rubber has worn off. If your tires have this indicator, pay
attention to it, because it will tell you when it is time for some new tires.
You should replace tires every 2-3 seasons. In this situation you will be always confident in safety of your car on the road. I prefer https://www.myzdegree.com/tires/brand/goodyear.
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