Wanted Nylite wheels

jeff sullivan · Post by **jeff sullivan** » Tue Mar 20, 2012 8:28 am

Need a set of 5" nylite wheels (fronts and rears) for a Bug Sprint restoration. Thanks.

Don Tomich · Post by **Don Tomich** » Wed Mar 21, 2012 10:54 pm

Jeff,
Kelite wheels are currently being manufactured in NZ by Sheppards Wheels in 4" and 5" sizes. They are inexpensive but require a little machining to match standard kart axle configuration.
Kelites are almost identical to Nylites, they are a little whiter than the old Nylites.
Have done two meetings with mine now and no problems.
Regards
DonT

steveohara · Post by **steveohara** » Thu Mar 22, 2012 3:32 am

Don,

Did you have any problems getting the tires on the Kelite wheels? I have a set and I can barely get the tire started on the rim.... not even close to the bead area.
Steve O'Hara

Don Tomich · Post by **Don Tomich** » Thu Mar 22, 2012 4:52 am

Steve,

Had exactly the same problem, machined about 1-1.5mm off the inside of the rim halves and they fit great now, was a little dubious but seems to be adequate thickness there.

Maybe some batches of tyres have slightly different inside diameters as I have seen cast alloy wheels with the same problem.

Regards
DonT

jeff sullivan · Post by **jeff sullivan** » Tue Apr 17, 2012 4:14 pm

Well I've sent emails to the Kelite manufacturer in New Zealand with no response. Not sure what to do to get a set for a reasonable price at this point.
Does anyone have any experience with the Azusalite black plastic wheels? I was thinking of trying a set on the Sprint with a single MC92 engine but I don't want them flying off while I'm speeding through a turn....

Rob Voska · Post by **Rob Voska** » Tue Apr 17, 2012 9:33 pm

Make sure bots are very very tight and use Nyloc's or Loctite..... they flex & pinch the tubes.

Terry Sullivan · Post by **Terry Sullivan** » Wed Apr 18, 2012 8:20 am

How about a small chamfer on the edges that join? Or heavy tape to cover the joint - like gaffers tape?
The bolts on my 5" Azusa wheels look a little cheap. Since there are onIy three of them, I would consider high grade bolts with fine threads.
Just my 2 cents. no refunds.

Rob Voska · Post by **Rob Voska** » Wed Apr 18, 2012 12:41 pm

Squeeze them to tight & they mushroom. Face it, they are fun kart wheels not racing wheels.

Don Tomich · Post by **Don Tomich** » Thu Apr 19, 2012 2:55 am

Jeff,

Sent you a pm.

Regards
Don

stan wauthier · Post by **stan wauthier** » Mon Apr 23, 2012 1:47 pm

We put a set of the Azusa black wheels on the rear of Joel's kart 2 or 3 years ago. Took it to Fremont on a Sat. practice day and he spun the insert out of the right rear wheel on his 2nd lap. He then stole the Tri-stars off of the rear of my kart so we (he) didn't have to sit on the fence the rest of the day.

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