Rims and Hubs help.

[ojait]

I found a good deal on Ebay for a pair of tires with rims. The size on the sidewall reads: "7.1 / 11.0 - 5 DR8". I interpret this to mean the width is 7 inches across / the height is 11 inches - the rim is 5 inches in diameter. My problem is with the rim it's mounted on (see photo). It needs a hub so it can be mounted to the rear axle. Is this rim able to accept a hub for a 1 inch rear (live) axle? Anyone have a suggestion on where to purchase them? 'Preciate the advice. **** here's a link to the BMI web page for a potential hub for these wheels:http://www.bmikarts.com/Lightened-Aluminum-Wheel-Rear-Hub-1-Bore_p_2535.html . I'm not sure these will work since the hubs are listed with a 1 3/4 inch shoulder and my center diameter is 1.5 inch.

 

[mckutzy]

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[ojait]

Sorry. Got them posted now.

 

[KartFab]

Seeing that they are douglas wheels, you can use this as a reference for your rims

http://dwtracing.com/product/classic-spun-aluminum/

bmi has a good selection of racing parts, so their hub section would be a good place to look

http://www.bmikarts.com/Wheel-Hubs_c_304.html

finally with tires, its up to you, but i usually find the best deals on ebay, go power sports, (bmi is also on ebay and usually ships cheaper)

 

[ojait]

Seeing that they are douglas wheels, you can use this as a reference for your rims

http://dwtracing.com/product/classic-spun-aluminum/

bmi has a good selection of racing parts, so their hub section would be a good place to look

http://www.bmikarts.com/Wheel-Hubs_c_304.html

finally with tires, its up to you, but i usually find the best deals on ebay, go power sports, (bmi is also on ebay and usually ships cheaper)

Thanks KartFab- Will any 3 hole hub with a 1.5 inch OD x 1 inch ID fit these rims? It crossed my mind that these may be front wheels because of the 3 holes for the bolts? Most of the rear wheel hubs I've seen are 4 holed. Thanks for the links. You have a good web site, too.

 

[anderkart]

my center diameter is 1.5 inch.

Sounds like those rims probably have the metric bolt patern. Measure your rims bolt patern like this pic shows, and let us know if they're the metric or USA style of racekart rims:

 

[ojait]

I think your right

If the rims are metric does that mean the 1.5 "inch" center opening is actually a "38 mm" opening? and that's the hub size?

 

[anderkart]

Well, 38mm converts to 1.49606", but the most important measurement you need to take now is the bolt patern of your rims. There's a couple other 3-bolt patterns used over the years that aren't listed on that chart I posted. After you post your rims bolt patern, I'll try to help you find hubs that'll fit your 1" axle.