Where to buy 10" rear tires

[CRN13]

HI
I am trying to find some 10" O.D. wheels to go on a live axle for a go kart. i have looked at these on surplus centre https://www.surpluscenter.com/item.asp?item=1-3499&catname=wheels but i can tfind a axle to fit. just wondering if anybody knows where i can find some. ive looked on bmi karts and didnt see any.
thanks in advance

 

[OzFab]

If you don't mind me asking, why 10"? That seems a bit small for a rear wheel. As far as I know (but I could be wrong) the most likely way is to use racing kart wheels.

If you explain you idea we may be able to offer more alternatives.

 

[CRN13]

im going to be using them on like a drift trike thing sort of like a "huffy slider" but with a custom built frame. but with a little 5hp honda

 

[r_chez_08]

You could get an axle to fit, but it would be too weak. Try searching on bmikarts.
They have tyres and rims separately.

 

[CRN13]

ive had a look and i cant seem to find anything 10" and i don't really want like go kart slicks cause there really expensive. what do you think would be my best option?
the frame is going to be build sort of like this one http://www.diygokarts.com/vb/showthread.php?t=11921&highlight=drift+trike exept with a rectangle on the back where im going to mount the engine

 

[r_chez_08]

Pop down to hf and get the cheap *** 10" 4.10 3.50 x4 dolly wheels for $5 or whatever.
Put on these rims
http://www.bmikarts.com/item/Split-Rim-4-262004-763
And get some BMI hubs. Approx $30 a wheel.

 

[CRN13]

The only problem is i live in australia and we dont have a harbour freight. Can i order them online and have thme shipped

 

[r_chez_08]

Ah ok. Don't buy from surplus center then, their international shipping is really high.
You could get this, pretty much the same thing, then get a hub
http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/10-PNEUM...92?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_15&hash=item3cc4459738
these wouldnt be bad, but 5/8" bore
http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/Go-Cart-...342?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item4cff554b06
or use these rims
http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/2-pc-4-H...Go_Kart_Parts_Accessories&hash=item4601e560bb

 

[r97]

http://www.gokartgalaxy.com/4,_5,_and_6_split_rim_steel_wheels.htm

Get one of the 4" rims for a live axle (should be 1" ID with 1/4" keyway). Then scroll down and choose one of three tires,
10-300X4 ribbed
10-300X4 slick
10-300X4 scooter

finally get a matching tube, put it all together and you will have a steel 2 piece rim with hub for a live axle, and a 10" OD X 3.2" wide 4ply tire (either ribbed, slick, or scooter style).

Comes out to $41.20 per rim/tire/hub/tube combo + shipping. Still expensive but they are actual go kart or mini bike wheels, not hand dolly wheels.

 

[CRN13]

thanks alot guys looks like whatever option i take i will have to pay shipping. its a shame there is no real go kart specific store in australia ( or at least that i know of)

 

[Badot]

Rather than looking for go-kart stuff, have you tried any material handling/industrial equipment suppliers? Also, you may want to look into standard plastic wheels... I had some glass filled nylon wheels on my 6.5hp drift trike and those took months to wear down (200+ miles according to a bike speedometer I think), and cost $6 a piece, but I had to ghetto-key them and when you replace them, you can't just re-sleeve them.

 

[CRN13]

No i havnt tried any industrial suppliers how did you put the keyway into them. Btw what size wheels did you put on your drift trike, what would you recommend cause ive never build one of these things before.

 

[OzFab]

thanks alot guys looks like whatever option i take i will have to pay shipping. its a shame there is no real go kart specific store in australia ( or at least that i know of)

Well, there is, but they all deal mostly with racing karts

You're an aussie too, that explains a lot; I've had the same problem finding decent front wheels.

The only other thing I can suggest is go up a size to 13" tyres on 6" rims. They're a bit easier to come by & can run on a solid 3/4" (19mm) axle.

Try here: http://www.mowerwreckers.com/
You may just find something... & the freight will be a bit cheaper

 

[Badot]

No i havnt tried any industrial suppliers how did you put the keyway into them. Btw what size wheels did you put on your drift trike, what would you recommend cause ive never build one of these things before.

I ground a 1/8" depth flat in the axle, and plunged a 1/4" center cut end mill into the centerline of the bore radius of the wheel, slid a piece of 1/4 inch rod in between, and kept the wheel in place with shaft collars on the axle. Worked very well.

I think I used 6" wheels... the roads around here are smooth so I didn't really need anything bigger, and the smaller wheels and sprockets cost less. My entire build basically came in around $220 including the engine I think. I purchased everything but the donor bike which I used the front end of. Brakes, steering, throttle and front wheel all in one dirt cheap unit, and bmx bikes have pegs for your feet to rest on and cable detanglers too

 

[r97]

If you are okay with moving to tires with an OD greater than 10" you should look into trailer wheels. Probably still a bit pricey, but certainly much easier to find. Some 8" rims, with small tires and hubs would make great front wheels.

 

[jman231994]

Hey, if you could get cheap rims that fit go kart tyres there are a few sellers on ebay who have them for like 20 bucks a tyre only 1 meet old. Other than that, a yardbug mower axle and wheels might suit you. You might have to look around to get some though.....Umm, also you could get a hand trolley from supercheap, get some different tyres for it and make some hubs to fit out of plate and bar, or weld up the original ones?

EDIT: Just saw these http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/4-10-x-3...651?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item35ba651de3

200 bucks postage....LOL the cost of not being in kansas anymore

2ND EDIT: www.ebay.com.au/itm/10-PNEUMATIC-WH...92?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_15&hash=item3cc4459738

Get some of them, change the tyres over to something decent, remove the centre bit where the axle goes and weld in a different one to suit

 

[CRN13]

Looks like i have plenty of optIons then. If i am running a smaller diameter wheel what kind of restrictions will there be on gear ratios. What ratio would you guy suggest, i will be using a centrifugal cluth which can be 10 or 11 tooth whichever is best. Also if i end up using those glass filled nylon wheels can i use a hacksaw blade to cut a keyway?

 

[r_chez_08]

You could go for a 1:4.5 ratio or higher IMO.

 

[CRN13]

what size sprockets will i need and how fast do you think i will be able to go???
sorry im a bit of a noob at this

 

[Badot]

Drive ratios really don't mean much since they're useless without wheel size... I think my trike had close to a 1.5:1 ratio but only had 6" dia. wheels. It was geared for 40mph @ 3600 rpm, full lockup about 25 mph, but it was only 80 lbs + a 150 lb rider and only ridden on flat roads so it wasn't stressed much. Never had clutch issues.

I would say choose a speed you're going to stay above when riding, and make that your clutch's full lockup speed (unless it's something silly like 50mph) since odds are that with slippy tires you're going to be able to peel out at will anyways.