Rim Width - Stagger???

[CCZ Racing]

OK... Noobie question. The left side rims that came with my son's champ kart are a different width. The difference is less then 1/2 inch. So what is the thinking behind this? Which rim goes where? What are the advantages/disadvantages.of having different width rims?

 

[DirtyDan]

The width of the rim will determine the default tire rollout. Wider rim, less rollout, more stagger. Narrower rim, more rollout, less stagger.

Hope that answers your question.

Dan

 

[MikeleoneCT]

The wheel width affects the tire size (rollout) and the sidewall flex.

The sidewall flex has an effect that is like a spring rate, I still can't figure out exactly how to tune with that!

Sometimes if you want to get bigger stagger you have to run wider left side wheels and/or narrower right side wheels.

Until you get lots of set up experience, stick to the standard wheel set up from the kart manufacturer. For a left turn only kart: 10"rights, 6"LF, 6-6 1/2 LR (Asphalt) 8 1/4- 8 1/2 LR (Dirt)