Big front tires?

[B man]

are there any advantages? off-road? mine are currently to slim.
would it steer different? how do i know what size rims will fit the kart?

 

[B man]

heres the front off my kart. the other pic is old but you get the idea.

 

[B man]

i guess wider tires is what i need?

 

[B man]

where can i buy that type of tire and rim?

 

[B man]

anyone?

 

[South Kart3377]

Use these tires: http://www.bmikarts.com/item/15-Turf-Front-Tire-Rim-Assembly-260114_Used-7357





-South Kart3377

 

[cpt.skier]

Why are the tires too slim? Do they not handle properly?

 

[B man]

yeah but my rear tires are knobby. what would my handling be like then?

 

[B man]

Why are the tires too slim? Do they not handle properly?

jumpy. way to bouncy. basically i want wider ones so i dont get stuck on a bad or muddy location. more tire surface. my tire wouldnt get stuck in hole.

 

[Doc Sprocket]

It's a bit of a trade-off. The kart will steer better with narrower fronts that can dig into turns instead of floating.

 

[B man]

also it would look better. it would also fix my karts warp problem.

 

[Doc Sprocket]

Warp?
And IMHO, form comes second to function. Look good, or handle like it's on rails- Forced to choose, I'll take the performance.

 

[B man]

also. could i just change all tires with atv ones?

 

[Doc Sprocket]

With the right tools/creativity.
Whaddya mean by "warp"?

 

[B man]

the frames warped. the left front wheel comes off the ground on flat ground. not alot. but noticeable.

 

[Doc Sprocket]

Bigger tires may mask it, but they wont fix it.
Have you tried to fix it/locate the specific problem point?

 

[redsox985]

You will most likely need all new hubs, possibly an axle. You may need splines. Also, the fronts may be too large and hit the frame as most quad fronts are 18-22".

 

[B man]

what about those 15''in that link?http://www.bmikarts.com/item/15-Turf-Front-Tire-Rim-Assembly-260114_Used-7357

 

[redsox985]

They could work. Do you have 5/8" spindles? Will they clear the frame? Turn your front wheels to full lock and see how much room there is between the tire and frame.

 

[B man]

on wich end of the tire?