Tire Options

[rose62]

I'm about to buy a set of Azusa, 5" wheels for my Dingo. I plan on using the kart on asphalt mainly. The Kenda slicks that I ran years ago would always develop a "memory," so to speak, where the tread would deform and stay that way. What options are there for asphalt slicks in a 5" on a regular, yard kart 3" wide rim that won't do this?

 

[Hellion]

I've heard and seen that happening before but don't know how to mitigate it. Maybe keep on top of your tire pressures every time you ride.
Maybe look into tires designed for concession karts, the pay-to-ride amusement karts. Those karts basically put in 8+ hour days.

For example:

Track Master II 4PR TT Concession Square Shoulder Go-Kart Tire

Track Master Tire Go-Kart, 11x3.60-5, 12x4.00-5

litchfieldspecialty.com

SAKAMOTO TIRE 12X4.00-5 HARD COMPOUND CONCESSION TIRE WITH TUBE (JS388 - Sakamoto Tires

Concession Tire clearance sale! Supplies are limited so order today! Want to save more money? Larger discounts available for orders of 100 tires or more. Email sales@sakamototires.com for more information. Please contact us for more information. The Concession tire uses a hard compound...

www.sakamototires.com

I've seen some of them with 8 ply construction...

Due to the way the frame is configured, you may have to have 5" rims on the front and 6" (for example) on the rear to maintain the proper stance. Check out this parts manual:

https://www.eccarburetors.com/assets/images/Manco-225-12-225-22-Go-Kart-Parts-Manual.pdf

Of course a Dingo is a glorified American Express 225 just like that kart. It even has the typical Dingo roll cage.