Tyres

Kart Tyres at Go Kart Center

Tyres decide how a kart feels, how consistent lap times are and how much a fleet costs to run. We stock front and rear tyres in the common 10x4.50-5 and 11x7.10-5 sizes from DURO, MITAS, KOMET, BEBA, VEGA, MOJO and MEKAONE, from extra-hard rental compounds that last hundreds of laps to softer racing compounds and complete sets for Mini and X30 categories. On our own track we use these tyres every day, so we can advise you on the compound that suits your karts and your track.

Compound and intended use

Kart tyres are made in different compounds for different jobs. Hard and extra-hard rental compounds are built for long life on fleets that run all day, with predictable grip and slow wear. Softer racing compounds warm up faster and give more grip over a single lap, but they wear faster and lose performance after a number of heat cycles. Choose the compound according to how the kart is used: a rental or leisure kart needs durability, a race kart needs grip within the rules of its championship.

Sizes and rim fitment

The common 5-inch kart sizes are 10x4.50-5 for the front and 11x7.10-5 for the rear, sometimes written 4.5/10.0-5 and 7.1/11.0-5. The first number is the overall diameter in inches, the second the width and the last the rim diameter. Check the width of your rims before ordering: front tyres usually fit 120-130 mm rims and rear tyres 180-212 mm rims. Mixing different compounds on the same kart changes the balance, so front and rear should always be of the same type.

Pressure, mounting and storage

Tyre pressure has a big effect on grip and wear. Rental karts usually run higher pressures for durability, while racing tyres are adjusted to the track temperature and conditions. Mount the tyres with a suitable lubricant, respect the direction of rotation where marked, and check the bead seats evenly on the rim. Store spare tyres away from sunlight, heat and ozone sources such as electric motors, ideally in a cool, dark place. Check regularly for cuts, flat spots and uneven wear, which often point to alignment problems.

Tyres for rental fleets

At a rental track the tyres cover hundreds of laps every week, so cost per lap matters more than the last tenth of a second. Long-life compounds keep lap times consistent across the fleet and reduce downtime for tyre changes. Rotating tyres between karts and replacing them in matched sets keeps the fleet balanced, so that customers get the same feeling whichever kart they drive. Ask us about volume pricing if you run a fleet.

Why buy from Go Kart Center

Go Kart Center has been operating in Thessaloniki since 2010 and runs a fleet of 120 SODI karts, so we use and maintain these parts every day. We ship throughout Greece, with free shipping on orders over 150€. For questions about fitment or availability call +30 2310 467466 or email info@gokart.gr.