Hey guys,
Not sure if anyone here is aware, but GoPowersports, a popular go kart-mini bike shop, currently makes brand new Go-Power Wheels you can order on their site. I was wondering if anyone here has any experience with them and if they are the same as the old ones (i belive they are based on the GPW type 2 wheels, not the type 1s). are they worthy of being put on a vintage kart? or are they just for yard karts and such?
Link to the site: https://www.gopowersports.com/gopowerwh ... step-down/
Thanks,
Adrian
Modern production Go-Power Wheels question
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Re: Modern production Go-Power Wheels question
This is a real bummer. Wheels look pretty nice however most live axle karts use a 5 inch wheel not a 6 inch wheel.
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Re: Modern production Go-Power Wheels question
Huh, never knew that. my GK800 has '6 Dico steel wheels on the rear, came with them when i got it. could they still be used though?
Re: Modern production Go-Power Wheels question
Sure but it might raise the ground clearance. Most 5" tires are about 1" shorter in height than 6" tires. So your axle will be 1/2" higher.