Hey guys, I recently found a local 1 mile dirt track (road/rally course style). I’m wondering what size tires you all think would be best? One long straight, 3 hairpin turns etc. They wouldn’t allow my treaded tires the first time I went out so I was forced to use some nearly new asphalt tires. I was struggling to say the least. Also, for the time being I am using my offset kart. Any suggestions in general would be appreciated. Thank you
What Tire Setup for Sprint/Road style Dirt Track?
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alvin l nunley
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It's my understanding, in Australia, they race that style of track all the time. Kart pulse has people from Australia on their board.
Ted Hamilton
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Grasspass.org might help too.
Jon Brogden
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Definitely need a dirt slick, but if their running during the day and the track is taking on rubber, your gonna want a harder compound then if running at night with moisture coming up like a good clay track will do. Al, your right about Australia, I built a Stock app. KT for a dirt road course down under that ran direct drive. At that time , hundreds of SA KT's showed up for the big races in Adelaide, in southern Australia.
CarlsonMotorsports
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As soft of dirt slicks as you can get. It also wouldn't hurt to get a bit more ground clearance (34+" tires.)
BTW, I couldn't help but notice you're from our area - I'm in Lafayette every day.
Our shop is located in Linden, just south of Lafayette.
We've had a number of backyard tracks in the area over the years, but I wasn't aware of a large road course one.
If you guys ever need anything - keep us in mind!
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