Wheels on Manco Go Kart

[wackenhut]

Does anyone know the proper PSI to fill the tires (front and back) on this manco go kart? I do not think it says on the tires.

Also, I found a guy who is willing to sell me a pair of new "old" stock of the back rims. He wants 95 dollars for the set. Are these hard to find? Also, is this a fair price?

 

[landuse]

Dang those back tyres are big!!

The psi depends on you really. Some people don't pump them up all the way so that they get some sort of suspension going with the bouncy tyres. It also helps with offroading traction

 

[colestreasures]

I had the same kart for awhile, and I always just air them up to suit my riding.
Cole

 

[KartFab]

PSI is usually on the tires. Not to exceed 25 psi to seat the bead, and max weight of 350 lbs at 10 psi is a good example

These types of tires are low pressure tires. Some have a recommendation of 4 psi, and a max PSI of 10.

Unfortunately, $95 for a pair of rims is a total rip off. You can get brand new rims for ~$20 a piece that have the exact specs. You may just need to paint them as they come in white. There is nothing special about 8"x7" rims with a 4x4" bolt pattern. See link:

http://www.bmikarts.com/8-x-7-Rim-4-on-4_p_1559.html


Why do you want to replace your existing rims? You can salvage them if they are rusty.

 

[wackenhut]

Thank you. There is no need to replace. The guy was just selling them as extras.

 

[Rickracer]

Front tires are probably 12~14 psi max, and rears 8~10 psi max, I'd probably run them at 10 F and 6~8 R.