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Looking for opinions on the modern wheels that are available that can be used on a vintage kart. I see van k's and Douglas wheels. I was looking to get the Azusa Tri stars but after looking at some of the modern wheels I'm reconsidering.
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Thanks for your input Dave!
I agree! The Van k's and the Douglas style rims don't seem at home on a rear kart. I'm going with the Tri stars then. For the price and era correct it makes sense.
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04-20-2017, 08:43 PM
(This post was last modified: 04-21-2017, 03:31 AM by Jim Waltz.)
Brad,
The thing about the Tri Stars is that they are period correct for rear engine karts, and they are reasonably priced. Again, I like the 4"/5" combination as it looks more retro to me.
You can always upgrade your wheels later, and Tri Stars always sell well on Ebay.
After you've got some time under your belt in this vintage karting arena and have attended some events, you'll be able to figure out if you really do want something else. I have discovered that many of the things I chose early in my vintage karting activity I no longer want, so this is really kind of normal.
Reproduction Go Power wheels are available as are CT Alloy wheels. And again, the Margay series 24 wheels are good looking and popular, and readily available.
You will spend around $75 to $100 per wheel for these upgrade wheels.
So, it's a safe bet to go with the Tri Stars to start with, and then figure out if and what you may really want later - including just sticking with the Tri Stars.
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Jim Waltz
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Although Van-K wheels are more at home on sidewinders, it may seem hard to believe but they were actually standard issue on the Rupp Super Dart rear engine kart.
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Scott, exact manufacturing date of the SuperDart I am not exactly sure of but I'm thinking late '70's. But yeah, it's the model made for dirt ovals. I think the first year or so they did come with turbines too.
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unfortunately that is one of the many thing that wasn't addressed early on,,,,modern wheels on rear karts , T just don't get it it.....but some of these guys that have to win.... take that route because of the weight savings,,,,
personally, I don't like it...buy thats as far as it goes...its a can of worms that would be all but impossible to control at this stage ..
I'm a MarGay 24 guy, still vintage, look cool as heck, and are readily avail....a little pricey if you want show quality stuff...but...mine are ""user"" friendly...meaning they may have a few dings from back in the day..