Hub for hex axle Manco go karts

[Espeefan]

Forgive all of my newbie questions guys, but if I wanted to go with a larger wheel and tire combination on a Manco go kart, what would my options be? In particular, if I end up with a go kart that has a hex axle. My only thought was cut up the stock rim, keep the hex, weld on a new flat plate of metal, and then drill a out a hole pattern on a milling machine, as well as true it all up in a lathe to make sure it concentric. Thoughts? I'm mostly asking because I wouldn't mind running a slightly larger tire, but there aren't too many options out there for a stock 8" rim. Or am I just not looking in the right place. Seems I can't find anything taller than an 18" tire for an 8" rim. Making or having a hub would also allow me to run some cooler rims. Polished aluminum maybe?

 

[KartFab]

you are definitely making this harder for yourself. there are plenty of largertires that fit 8" rims.

e.g.
22x11-8 tire, but wait, theres more! in the 20" varieties too!

 

[Espeefan]

Thanks Kart Fab. I guess I haven't looked hard enough for larger tires?

 

[patrick762]

you are definitely making this harder for yourself. there are plenty of largertires that fit 8" rims.

e.g.
22x11-8 tire, but wait, theres more! in the 20" varieties too!

if his kart came with 18x9.5-8 tires, what widest tire that would fit? an 11 would fit it? he and i are in same situation.

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