Karting Technology Conference Call - KTCC

[steve baker]

Thanks to all the participants in Yesterday's KTCC meeting related to Tire and Rim Design and Performance as outlined in the agenda below. A special thanks to Adam Batton and Jeff Freeman from Hoosier Racing Tires and Brian Bass owner of Van K Racing Rims for attending this meeting. Great conversations about tire / rim technology and performance.
http://karting.4cycle.com/showthread.php?1776-Karting-Technology-Conference-Call-KTCC

http://www.hoosiertire.com/specsrrk.htm

http://www.vankwheels.com/


Tire / Rim Design and Performance

1) Basic tire design and manufacturing processes
2) Performance features
3) Side wall stiffness
4) Tread surface shape
5) Tire run out
6) Rubber hardness / composition
7) Reading tire hardness / durometer reading
8) Reading the tire contact patch
9) Tire temps / air pressure vs performance
10) Standard air vs nitrogen
11) Tire wear vs chassis set up
12) Tire cutting and treatment methods
13) Rim design and performance factors
14) Mounting tires


Future meeting topics - Data acquisition systems, Race track designs, Race events and promotion activity and Kart racing safety to name a few upcoming conference call topics.

If there are any other Kart Shops, Engine Builders or Kart Racing Component Manufacturers that want to participate in this Karting Technical Conference Call (KTCC) please contact me.

Thanks
Steve
419-217-3881 cell
E mail = Bakerracingeng@aol.com