Equivalent Tires?

[ronj35]

Hey all! I have a question for anyone with knowledge about tires. Currently on the front of my go-kart I have a set of balding 145/70-6 knobby tires, but as the go-kart is being used more and more exclusively on pavement I'm looking avoid the knobby tires and go for a set that are more appropriate for the street. Can anyone point me in the right direction for finding a tire of the correct dimensions? Also, if I am using the kart on the street, am I looking to get ribbed tires? sawtooth tires? I'm curious as to what would be best as a long-lasting street tire.

 

[chancer]

I like the turf saver tires. 15x6x6. The nice part is the measurement. the are 15 tall and 6 wide go on a 6" tall rim. So you can measure your 145/70 and see if you can find a similar sized turf saver.

 

[firemanjim]

http://www.ebay.com/sch/i.html?_from=R40&_trksid=m570.l1313&_nkw=145/70-6+slick+&_sacat=0
In my opinion, slicks last longer, for strictly street use....
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Carlisle-ti...933?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item51a97623f5
Those would work....

 

[FuryRoad]

I'd also say slicks are the way to go for street-only use.
Unfortunately I'm not the expert on the subject.

 

[chancer]

Wal mart.com sells those Carlisle slicks too. if your on a budget like the rest of us.

 

[Hursty]

145/70-6 tires are 14.5in . 15-6-6 =15in they will work fine

 

[ronj35]

Thanks everyone for their input! Hursty and chancer, it sounds like a 15x6x6 will fit? I havent quite decided on turf savers vs slicks, but the Walmart idea sounds like a good one for finding both kinds of tires.

 

[firemanjim]

Slicks..... Turf savers are meant for grass.....