Help me deceide what wheels to get

[ZeroRomeoBravo]

I will be running a 5hp tiller engone that spins at 3600rpm. I'm stuck on what gearing to do and what size wheels. I would be using the kart on asphalt with slight hills, so that could influence the decision.
Thanks, Zero

 

[OzFab]

First,

Second, what type of kart?

My kart is powered by a 5.5hp Honda which produces around 7hp, has 10" tyres, 5:1 gearing, there's a starting point for you; the bigger the wheels, the lower the gearing needs to be to compensate...

The main factor in deciding what wheels/tyres to buy is availability; there's no point me saying "get 5'x8" rear racing rims with 11"x 8" slicks if they're not available to you...

What I'm trying to say is please fill in your profile so we have an idea of where you are...

 

[Poboy kartman]

Welcome to the forum! You will find that we are very helpful. ....BUT we don't read minds and like to give accurate information. ......
Which takes a little effort on your part...... (very little. ....).....

 

[ZeroRomeoBravo]

Updated my profile. Let me know what else I should add.

 

[OzFab]

Let me know what else I should add.

Second, what type of kart?

 

[ZeroRomeoBravo]

PDF warning http://www.kartbuilding.net/racingkart/Free_Racing_Kart_Plans_PDF/Main_Kart_Complete_01_Complete_Assembly.pdfI found this set of plans, and it seems to be what I want. I want a balence of power and speed, so I dont hurt myself with my first kart. Does that seem like a good plan? I have found most of the parts I need from Northern tool, but am a little lost on what I need for the wheels. I'm new to this whole forum thing, so sorry if I seem ignorant.

 

[Poboy kartman]

So that's basically a racing/street kart design. ...so you will want slicks....what size depends on what speed you want and how you power them..... ( engine ....clutch or torque converter. ..).....ect.....

Anyway. ...wheels are the last thing you will need. ...actually. .....

If getting parts from Tractor Supply means picking up locally. ......ok-I guess. ....but online- there are many better places to buy parts....and you can get better parts for less. ...delivered to your door. ....Just saying. ....

 

[ZeroRomeoBravo]

Thanks. I was planning on a centufugal clutch, and a live axle. This may turn out to be a bit of a budget build, so what websites sell parts at the best value? I have put together a list of parts, and had posted that a few days ago. I wasn't planning on a torque converter, because again, budget build. I picked up a free 5hp Briggs and Stratton 130202 in great shape, so that was the engine I was planning on using. Anwothe question is what I should do for brakes? I cant find a simple explanation of how to set them up.
Thanks, Zero

 

[OzFab]

MFG Supply
BMI Karts Huge range, great rices but, they get you with the shipping
Go Kart Supply
Go Kart Galaxy
Go Karts USA

just to name a few...

IMO, hydraulic disc brakes are your besy option; you can source a complete setup for as little as $40

 

[Poboy kartman]

What he↑ said.....best thing is. ....you came here first and asked the right questions BEFOREHAND!!!!

You'd be surprised at the amount that don't. ......

 

[ZeroRomeoBravo]

One more question, what rim dimension do I get for 10" tires?

 

[OzFab]

Dude, you need to be more specific; 10" tyres could refer to rim size, width or overall height.

As it stands, your question has about a million different answers...

 

[Poboy kartman]

I think he's most likely referring to height. .....Zero.....you are planning on running this on pavement right?

If so you should locate the tires then you will be able to determine which wheel you need. ...

You can check 4 and 5" wheel and tire combos and get some idea of what is available. ....