Somewhat beginning a go kart project and thinking of using a set of lensos. However I am going to be using this on a road course type deal so of course slicks won't work. I would prefer is possibly to use a street tire for the price and longevity. Just curious if anyone knows of specific tires or has any links to any, or if any of the sponsor carry any.

I am looking for a more thin sidewall. So if it had to be a slick I would prefer something like a 20.'' but again street tires would be much better.


Modified by J-Brooks at 5:19 AM 2/7/2006

 

this thread talks about 13" performace tires
https://honda-tech.com/zerothread?id=1461843

 

Get R compound tires like the Yokohama A032R or Hoosier A3S05, which are available in 13" sizes at the Tire Rack.

 

Someone on ebay is selling used but good 185-60-13 Yokohama 048 and 008 tires if that helps you any.

 

185/60/13 Toyo RA1

 

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If you're looking for the RA-1, you can find the names of dealers that carry them in this post.

(Note: My 8000th post!)

 

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Congradualtions Ken, here is the cookie monster with a cookie for you. But hurry or else he will eat it all.

Cheers buddy.

 

Too bad I ate it. lol

 

thanks. i was looking for a tire with not so much sidewall... but if thats all there is then i guess thasts all there is

 

There may be some specialty tires out there, made either specifically for go karts or for open-wheel race cars (like a Formula Ford, etc). You might try asking in forums for those types of vehicles.

 

Check TireRack - search 215/50/13
you said you were gonna run Lensos ?VPD? i assume..which is 13x7.5 this should be a perfect size .. but we don't know what you are using them on... a civic or crx??? total diameter on those 21.5 inch.

 

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He said he's using them on a go kart.

 

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Thanks I'll try that.