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tire size

Post by Glen Annarumma » Mon Nov 30, 2009 8:11 am

Hi guy
I have a set of rims that are 6 inches x 4 1/2 wide. What size slick should I us on them?

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Re: tire size

Post by Ronald Cubel » Mon Nov 30, 2009 11:16 am

Year and kind of kart (sprint , enduro, ect)

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Re: tire size

Post by Glen Annarumma » Mon Nov 30, 2009 5:45 pm

Hey Ron
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Re: tire size

Post by Jeff Campbell » Mon Nov 30, 2009 6:08 pm

The 410/350's are used on the rear of many early period karts, Azusa sells a Cheng Shing tire of size:
410/350 x 6 R

This may be just what you want.



What size are those knobbies that are on there now?

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Re: tire size

Post by Ronald Cubel » Mon Nov 30, 2009 6:10 pm

410/350 x 4 and x 6 Chien Shin slikes will work fine. Ron

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