Are these tires any good?

Status
Not open for further replies.

PcKart

Member
Messages
58
Reaction score
0
I ordered some tires. When they came in the mail they were squash and flatten. My question is once I install and put air in them will they reshape.

IMG_1370.jpg
IMG_1371.jpg
IMG_1372.jpg


Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
 

PcKart

Member
Messages
58
Reaction score
0
Thanks I put them on and they look fine. How much psi would you put in them? You think 20 psi is to much?

IMG_1392.jpg
IMG_1391.jpg
IMG_1390.jpg


Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
 

PcKart

Member
Messages
58
Reaction score
0
It say 50psi max I think that's extreme there's 20 psi in them now and feel solid.


Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
 

Whitetrashrocker

Inmate #952016
Messages
4,597
Reaction score
3,615
Location
Southern New Mexico
I'm with Joe.

I would have added a stronger valve spring, and shaved the key way, that adds more compression, which equals more horse power. Pretty simple really.






Just put some air in them. I don't use a gauge. I just push on them with my thumb. Too hard and it's a bumpy ride. Air down a little for some squish. Too low and you'll get uneven wear.
 

Bbqjoe

Banned
Messages
3,455
Reaction score
64
Location
Location, Location
That's a great idea. How much do you thing these would add?

To be honest, I'm not even sure what those are, but I'm gonna guess you'll get at least a few more HP.

Another way to add compression is to make the cylinder volume smaller.
You can take up some cylinder space by adding a few ounces of lead shot through the spark plug hole. I use #7 shot.

It sounds awful when you first start it up, but eventually the lead melts and adheres to the top of the piston, making the piston much taller.
 

Lefturns75

New member
Messages
68
Reaction score
1
Location
Podunkville USA in the ozarks
Bbqjoe, the metal valve caps help but to get maximum HP, I mix my air special. Two days prior to mixing, I have a few good helpings of beans, corn bread and onions. It really makes you blow and go. Mounting the tires upside-down will sometimes help.
 

Bbqjoe

Banned
Messages
3,455
Reaction score
64
Location
Location, Location
Bbqjoe, the metal valve caps help but to get maximum HP, I mix my air special. Two days prior to mixing, I have a few good helpings of beans, corn bread and onions. It really makes you blow and go. Mounting the tires upside-down will sometimes help.

This is good info right here. ^^^

Another helpful trick that will get you another horse or two, is if you rotate the tires three times counter clockwise before tightening the nuts.
 
Status
Not open for further replies.
Top