4" rim - 3 bolt pattern -Where do i buy this?

[xiodinc]

hello all, new to the forum...

i just bought myself a pretty jacked up tyrod IV go kart for 100, and i need to replace a cracked rim.

the rim that came on it was a tri star 4" split rim. the tire that goes on it is a 410/350-4.

I'm looking for a cheap replacement rim for now, until i upgrade to some 5 or 6" rims later on.

so what i'm asking is, where can i find a cheap 4" split rim with 3 bolt pattern?

ive looked some places with no luck, wondering if you guys could help me out... THANKS!

 

[Doc Sprocket]

You could try here-
http://www.mfgsupply.com/GoMiniWheels4.html/mv_session_id=xbpPfITU

What is the rim mabe of? And chance you could fix the crack? Perhaps now would be a good time to upgrade instead instead of spending money on a rim you're going to toss eventually?

 

[xiodinc]

im pretty sure the rim is an aluminum tri spoke. it cracked and broke in 3 pieces so i can't fix it. I was also wondering what bearing size to get because my rims don't have any bearings on them since the bearing is already attached to the hub.

i dont really have the money for new tires/tubes and rims right now, so im just looking for a quick replacement for now.

 

[Doc Sprocket]

Gotcha. Can you measure existing bearings?

 

[xiodinc]

would it be measured by the diameter of the entire bearing?

 

[CriticalMass]

Inside diameter or the bore, and the outside diameter.

 

[xiodinc]

okay, well the rim is for a live axle, and i can't find any bearings, but i measured the bore of the rim and it measures to a little over 1 inch in diameter.

edit: i found this site with some rims on it... http://www.gokartnminibikeparts.com/4_&_5_split-rim_azusalite_wheels.htm

should i get the option with no bearings?

its for a rear drive side live axle

 

[r_chez_08]

it will probably be 1".
how is the wheel held on? does it have a keyway? if so you may want different rims.
Rob
Edit: pics? Is this like yours?
http://imimotorsports.com/estore/images/tireswheels/S7301296.JPG

 

[xiodinc]

it looks like that, but the center is just a clear hole. its held together by 3 machine hex bolts screwed into both rims then the hub

EDIT: here are some pics i took of my rim and hub...

 

[r_chez_08]

Hows it held onto the axle?

 

[xiodinc]

i just attached some pictures above.

 

[r_chez_08]

Hi,
Sorry I still can't see what holds them to the axle. Have you got a pic of the centre off the axle?
Rob

 

[xiodinc]

well i have a live axle, and at the end of it is just a disc with three holes, and the rim goes on that and is screwed in by 3 bolts.

here are some more pictures

 

[r_chez_08]

Ok I get it now. Unusual but neat setup.
I think the ones without bearings should work, as the wheel shouldnt require to be snug around the axle with your setup, although it may help to take the load. You say your current wheels are about 1" bore, whereas the new ones are 1 3/8" so it won't be snug around the axle but it should be fine, as long as the wheels you are ordering are the right size.
Rob

 

[xiodinc]

alright, thanks alot!

 

[soonerelite]

Hi!
I have this same Tyrod IV go kart and also have a busted rim. I'm curious what direction you went as I'd like to do the same.

Thanks!
Micah

 

[xiodinc]

i went ahead and bought the rim here...

http://www.gokartnminibikeparts.com/4_&_5_split-rim_azusalite_wheels.htm

no bearings, two halfs. you're going to need to get new hardware for it though. i believe its m6 x 1.0.

the rim is 1/2" wider and works fine.

 

[soonerelite]

Funny... I actually did the same exact thing. I bought these the day before yesterday... but bought them from http://www.cannonmfg.com/ Holy cow... I was shocked... got a bunch of stuff cheap. 2 Rims/2 Tires/4 Tubes/Kill switch/2 bearing flanges/brake and throttle cables/ and hand brake. All around $100 and I'm ready to go.

 

[troublocc]

what about front rims i just got the same kart w/o rims ad tires and my kids are driving me nuts to get it runnin for them but i cant seem to figure this thing out