Ken Bar Rear Tires

[kenbarallen]

Hello i just got a ken bar rail buggy go kart and not sure of the rear tire size 18 or 19x9.50-8 but i would like to know the largest tire available i can put on the rear without rubbing and maybe some pics of what yall have, im not sure its model off of the top of my head but heres a link to the original picture of it, http://www.google.com/imgres?q=ken+...w=145&start=0&ndsp=13&ved=1t:429,r:0,s:0,i:74


Thanks in advance

 

[landuse]

Personally, I wouldn't go any larger than what you have already. Aside from the fact that it might hit the frame, your gearing will be affected, and you will have to change a whole lot more than just the tyres.

Post some pics of your kart and the drivetrain. We will then be able to help you further

 

[kenbarallen]

what style tires

what style tires do yall use ? knobby or V-Tread or Turf ??

 

[OzFab]

Personally, I wouldn't go any larger than what you have already. Aside from the fact that it might hit the frame, your gearing will be affected, and you will have to change a whole lot more than just the tyres.

Post some pics of your kart and the drivetrain. We will then be able to help you further

but, to answer your question:
Measure from your axle centre to the surrounding frame bars. Once you have that measurement, subtract 1" for clearance, then double the remaining number. That number is the absolute maximum tyre size you can use without doing any serious damage.

Everyone uses different tyres depending on the application. What type of surface will you be riding on?

 

[kenbarallen]

mostly street and dirt

 

[OzFab]

Knobbies are good for dirt but can be a bit noisy on paved surfaces & tend to chew up turf/grass.
Turf are good for... well, turf/grass & paved
V tread are usually for use on loose dirt or for climbing

 

[Doc Sprocket]

Get the turfs. They hold up to pavement reasonably well, and are good for hard-packed and semi-hard dirt.