HOW TO: Change Your Go Kart Tyres The Easy Way - POWER REPUBLIC
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- In this week's video we take you through the easy way to change your go kart tyres. This is an updated and more in-depth version of our original how to video, which you can check out here:
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I just wanted to thank you for making this video. I'm nearly 50 years old and brand new to kart racing (aside from the arrive & drive businesses). I bought myself a 125cc TaG kart and learned that I needed a different brand of tires to race in my region. After purchasing a second set of wheels and a bunch of tires, I tuned into CZcams for some tire changing tips. I kept finding videos of guys doing it by hand and making it look so easy, so I dove in armed with a bowl of soapy water and my tired, beat up, nearly 50 year old hands. Miraculously, I got my first tire changed, but I think the planets may have all been aligned for that brief moment that the second bead popped on because no matter how much pushing, pulling, prying, and twisting... and countless four letter words, I couldn't recreate my first success. I went back to CZcams to do more tip finding, and that's when I came across your video, and had my first exposure to tire scissor tongs. You were not kidding when you said it is the best tool in a kart racer's collection. I absolutely love those things. So much that I was a little disappointed once I had finished mounting my race and practice wheels sets, and had no more tires to mount. So thank you for introducing me to that ingenious tool and for doing a tutorial of how to use it in your video. It was a life (and hand) saver for me. Happy karting!
Thanks heaps for tuning in and sharing the videos sucesss. I always wondered why it is so popular for such a simple task. Essentially it’s a product video. Always, glad you enjoyed it and found it helpful. Enjoy your kart racing, it’s a hell of a ride !!!!
@PowerRepublic one of the reasons it's so popular is every tire change I'm going back to look at it again and again.... don't take this personally but the moment my Mrs hears your voice if she enters the garage she leaves immediately.... the cue that I'm frustrated that things aren't going well 😂😂
Thanks mate from the states! I watch this every time to remind myself what I’m doing on my kids kart.
Glad you enjoyed it
ABSOLUTELY FANTASTIC VIDEO FOR A NEWBIE LIKE ME. THANKYOU SO MUCH FOR GOING INTO DETAILS FOR THOSE OF US WHO REALLY NEED TO KNOW THE ENTIRE PROCESS, RIGHT FROM THE START. BLESS YOU ALL AT POWER REPUBLIC.
Great video mate. I started karting a few months ago and changing tyres was probably the most daunting thing at first. It took 6 hours to do it the first time. Every time after, I have come back to this video and it helps so much and really well explained. Now it doesn’t even take 1 hour. Keep up the good work mate.
Hey Mate. Thanks for the good vibes. Yeah that’s what the vids are there for. Some of the basics, explained in the easiest way possible I know.
First time I did it myself, and what you do in 5 minutes it takes me 5 hours literally. I didn’t grease the wheels and bead of the tire and when I inflate it the bead get stuck and don’t pass to the end of the wheel. I learned it is very important to follow every single instruction from those who know.
thanks for watching legend !!
Sitting the tires in the sun beforehand to heat up, like putting them in your car, also makes it easier to mount and dismount kart tires.
yeah I reckon Jason, those DFM's definitely strengthen your 'Fingercepts'
Put them in the oven on low
I'm new to karting with my son driving and this CZcams channel has been the best one so far for advice!! Thank you so much!
Happy to help! thanks heaps for tuning in and watching the videos. did you get a POWER REPUBLIC t-shirts yet ?
Mate, it must be summer in your shop or maybe you put these tires in the oven for 30 mins before this video. It's never this easy! lol. Great demonstration though. Much appreciated. I recently purchased a tire tool like that. It is must have.
Hey Sonny, yeah we are doing a sequel this week with the new 2022 tyres here in Australia
Thanks for the video! Made changing my tyres super easy.
thanks legend! glad you enjoyed the videos and thanks for watching!
I heard those scissor things can hurt your rim, so it's better to do it by hand if you can. I just changed all four of my slicks and put 4 rain tires on new rims by hand. Then I promptly bought the tire changing scissors for next time because hell if I'm going through THAT again. I'll just buy new rims when the time comes.
yeah its a mission by hand
Hello
There are many identical videos but all of them use old tires for reassembly which are much more flexible and therefore very easy to fit… You are the first to use new rear tyres. I tried a scissor for the first time: removing and refitting the front tires: very easy, removing the rear tires very easy. Reassembly of the rear tires: impossible. I will try the "trick" you give: press on the center of the tire to facilitate the insertion of the cleats on the rim. I think that's the solution. But since you're rather "sturdy" and seem to force a lot. I made an extension for the scissor arms (simple 20mm*20mm square tube that fits over the scissor arms - I think 35cm would be enough). Next time I'll try your technique. It's nice to find an honest video on the subject..
With thanks
Thanks for the positive vibes bro and for watching and hopefully sharing the videos
Good video, mate! Helped me a lot. Just a quick one for others, remember to note the rotation on your tyres before fitting them. Especially for wets 👍🏽
Great tip, thanks Louis, sounds like you might have learnt the hard waY ;)
Great videos, you helped a lot, cheers from România. God bless you!
thank you for tuning in.
If you leave them in the sun for 15 minutes, everything is twice as easy. Thanks a lot for the video as always.
Thanks for the you input Silvana, and you are very welcome for the videos
Nice content! I am looking about your shop organization and it is of great inspiration too. I like my own shop like that too.
Awesome! Thank you!
Brilliant. As always!
Wow, thanks!
This info will come in handy very soon :)
oh yeas
Great videos. Keep up the great work.
Thanks Ricardo
Nice video. Thanks for the tips. I'm sure a lot of folks may not have the cool tools yet and would like to see it done the old school way. Had to figure it out myself the hard way. Bead breaker is a must regardless!!
yeah its super hard without the bead breaker
@@PowerRepublic czcams.com/video/po7b95WR5lY/video.html ?
I like how you explain the technique for the wheel nuts then wip out a drill lol
thanks heaps for tuning in
thankyou! It is perfect video and very helpful! Best so far!
No Problems Lina, you are very welcome.
Awesome demo
Thanks bro
Thanks a lot for these videos!!. They have really helped me a lot. We use Envinco tires here in the US and they have arrows indicating which way to mount the tire in relation to the forward direction the kart rolls. Not sure if the Maxxis tires are the same or if it really matters.
Glad to help, thanks heaps for watching and sharing the videos
Top vid thanks
Simon Nicklin no problems my friend. Thanks for the positive vibes
Good video!
Thanks Dave
Very helpful video. Thanks a lot 🏁
you are very welcome
Great video... really helped me out..... thank you. Can you recommend a suitable portable air compressor that has enough power to pop the tyres when inflating. I need something that works on the go when at the circuit. I don't have mains power so ideally something that can run on 12v or is rechargeable. Thank you.
Makita 18v battery power is what we use
www.google.com.au/search?q=makita+18v+airpump&ie=UTF-8&oe=UTF-8&hl=en-au&client=safari#
Hi guys, absolutely love your videos, I've learnt a heap of stuff, thank you !!! I'm having a fair bit of trouble seating the bead of the new tire on the rim. I've used proper tire bead wax and warm water with dishwashing detergent. I inflate the tires (Maxxis) to about 60-70 psi and I am worried about going any higher. One side will usually pop but the other side either doesn't go on at all or only partially goes on. I've tried taking the valve out of the stem as well but nothing seems to work! Any tricks or tips? Should i go higher pressure? or just keep perservering with the current technique? You guys make it seem so easy lol. Any advice is greatly appreciated. I should also say they're the Rookie Maxxis tires going onto OTK AXJ rims - it's my son's kart.
Hey RC, thanks heaps for tuning in, hope to see you one day at a track in your POWER REPUBLIC tee shirt ;)
with the the tyres, I pump them up to about 50-55 psi. normally one side of the tyre will be up and the other stuck down. put the pumped tyre under the bead breaker again, with the up side under the blade, and use some pressure to push it half way down. that should make the other side pop up. then release the pressure and your golden!!!
thank you very much for your videos. high quality, good content. My son has a Rotax Micro MAX so trying to learn how to tune it, he is 8 years old and I have the feeling the kart is not doing its best, got it almost new second hand 1 and a half years ago. I think It can be tuned for better or worst performance, correct? thanks again for sharing your knowledge, really appreciate from Spain. Regards.
Hola David. Thanks for the positive vibes. The Micro Max are excellent for the young drivers. Do you get many drivers over in Spain with the Rotax? When the drivers are so young it's hard to tell if the kart and engine are really holding the driver back, because we all learn how to do things at different speeds. In my experience, the more times you go to the track and practise, the faster your driver will progress. More so than the latest and greatest chassis with all the changes to it's set up. If you're overwhelmed by the technical side of the sport, relax. That is totally normal feeling. Just remember , karting is a fun thing to do with your children, especially when they are under 10 years old.
@@PowerRepublic yes, there are quite a few children driving Rotax. In the current place we are racing now there are more Pumas 85 c.c., which seem to be faster than the Rotax Micro. You are right, the best thing is to let the children enjoy, some parents are very strict with their children since 6, 7, 8 and put a lot of pressure on them, really sad.
Vc faz bem ao kart , pegue um aluno da escola do Divaldo
Watch everyone doing tires. Everyone has their own technique. Take bits and pieces to what is most efficient for you. I watched someone fold tires by hand and they were quick. Problem is I could not fold an envinco blue by hand due to the raw strength, I could however mimic it by using my knees to fold the tire in the same place. There is never any tire lube in the pits so I use foaming glass cleaner on the bead being careful not to get it inside of the tire (basically spray it on your hand and wipe around the tire bead only).
Hell yeah ….adapt and overcome
I'm an old bloke and can remove and replace tyres by mounting the rim(after breaking the beads) on a spike fastened in a vise and doing it by hand with a little lube
yeah Marty, keep up the good work
NEVER put the air into the tyre while the rim is facing you! An old friend had his hand on the rim while popping it, and he lost three fingers. The rims can have small invisible cracks, and while popping the tyre the rim can explode.
true statement, or turn your compressor down to max 60 psi
@@PowerRepublic You need a certain amount of pressure to pop the tyre. If your rim is damaged, it can explode under this pressure. Thank you for your answer!
@@PowerRepublic i doubt your seating beads with 60psi buddy.
Nice video! What is the rotation of the tire and how can you tell?
the tyres normally have a direction of rotation arrow on them on one side of the tyre wall.
thanks for this. quick question - what sort of air compressor are you using to get sufficient airflow to push the tyre onto the rim edges? I found a basic one doesn't seem to work, and I tried one with a small tank, but it didn't have enough power to get the tyre in the right spot.
Maybe try tyre lube on the bead of the tyre and on the rim? it might help your compressor. We have a workshop size 240V compressor that has 3 pistons and about 270litres a minute of CFM if that helps. But i have a small compressor 12V in my go kart trailer and it works fine too. I would try the lube first. Hope that helps.
I need a video of tools required, tools not required but useful, tools best left to a proshop, as with that wheel alignment.
I did a dry run to the kart track today for first time, had a chat with them ect. Definitly need a complete tool kit next time, and to be better organised.
SP tools here in Australia have an awesome little tool kit with just about everything you would need. www.sptools.com/promotional/catalogue/spcat17_82.pdf
Am new here . Have you done a video on changing brake disc rotor ? ….. my sons just got a small chunk but doesn’t seem to be a problem . Just wondering how damaged is still ok and how bad can it get before it’s gotta be replaced
check the how to build a kart series rear axle edition my friend. hope that helps
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I'VE NEVER SEEN TYRE TONGS , I NEED TO GET THEM SOON
Yeah they make this job so much easier!
What gun/drill would you recommend for changing 10mm nuts on the back wheels?
Hey Ethan, I use a Makita impact driver
www.makita.com.au/building-construction/category/drilling-fastening/impact-drivers/dtd154z-18v-mobile-brushless-4-mode-impact-driver
Do you use Tyre inflation rings? Just see so many people cranking in the PSI to pop the bead and have always wondered if the Tyre is being tortured?, with a Tyre ring more emphasis would be placed on the actual bead helping to keep Tyre patch settled?
ADV-MOTO-Rider 72 great comment. I use the Lube on the rims and set the air pressure on our compressor to 60psi.
Hi There. I have one question. When you have pumped up the tyre and it has locked onto the bead of the wheel, do you then further tighten the bead lock screws or do you leave them alone. Thanks.
Yeah hand tighten them so that the O rings seal on the bead screw and rim.
Hey quick question do I need to run the bead locks on the maxis sports in tag
Not really. Unless you have really low (6-7psi) tyre pressures and sticky tyres, don’t think that they are essential
Hey Derek what is the type of drill you use to take the 10mm copper wheel nuts on/off? I've tried using a 3/8" impact drill in the past but that only leads to stripping the copper wheel nuts when tightening/loosening.
I use the Makita impact driver (same as what a chippie uses for driving wood screws) with the torque setting turned down to level 2
www.makita.com.au/building-construction/category/drilling-fastening/impact-drivers/dtd171z-18v-brushless-4-stage-impact-driver
This video tips was recorded with my first generation tool.
thanks for that, they are awesome
Derek...I have lots of problems getting new rear mojo D5 tyres to seal and initially build air pressure due to the excessive leakage from the gap between the bead area and rim. I have tried inflating with the valve core removed but a lot of air pressure still escapes. Any tips to get them to seal initially... Thanks Brian from Ireland.
Hey Brian, I think from memory the D2's were a mission as well to get going on the bead. I think that you put the air gun on the valve, pull the trigger to get the air flowing and then.....punch the tyre in the centre of the tread hard and fast ( like a fast jab punch but with the hammer fist style) and that is sometimes enough to get them started. Also too, try not to stack the tyres on top of each other during storage cause it make the tyres compress a bit more and then its harder to get them started with the air.
When that happens, just put you knee on the tyre and at the same time give it air, that way always works. Good luck.
I gonna change the tyres and before I do, I gonna paint the rims. I think someone said just cut the valves to remove them, but how do I put in the new valves whitout that special valvetool? Can it be done just by hands?
Btw this video already helped me once, but I need it again 👍
Cheers/ 71Jep
Hey mate, yeah you can Armstrong them into position. We have a valve fitting video PreviewPreview4:01HOW TO: Install the Valves and Bead Lock Screws on Your ...
Guess I've got the strong hands, I can usually pull them off just man-handling. A perk of motocross/ rock climbing strength in the hands. :)
come racing with us and we can put you to work with the team on tyre changing duties ; )
Guy we race with just uses his bare hands, does a whole set in a couple minutes
I have a set of tires 12 x 8.0-6 tires.
Can i use them on a 10-3/4 wide rims.!??
not sure on that one specificities, but I reckon it would fit, albeit with some tyre bulge.
Hey Dez, you hear various stories about not letting tyres sit around & get too old before you use them, once the get over 12mths old they’re not as good, the odd bad batch, etc. but what’s the reality?
You can have car tyres sitting around for ages without them going off so I figure karting tyres would have to be similar…
Have you been keeping an eye on the Coast 2 Country results?
yeah fresh tyres are best. if they are old they will harden with age for some reason I am not familiar with.
hello can you please tell me where i can buy all the tools needed to remove the tiers great video
my email address .. xtremeracingtlv@gmail.com...thank you
Where about do you live?
I am from Israel
I saw on youtube also about ballancing the tiers is that nessosary too
only if your rims are out of balance, mostly for the the front tyres
If anyone can help me ive got the old style wiring harness and was wondering if the starter button should still start with the ignition being off or does the ignition just turn off the spark ? Also brought a new starter motor bendix and it still doesn't engage with the flywheel? If anyone could help it would be much appreciated
No, got have it switched on to start.
Maybe try a new battery
Can you do another video. I need it from the beginning like when you are putting valves in and beets in and etc. Also all process from the beginning to the end from taking it off and putting on the kart?
stay tuned .....
Hi PowerRepublic. Do you have a video about different brands? Such as maxxis vs mojo?
Not really. Just play around with pressures at your local track. Try 2 psi high, then 2 psi low of recommended start pressure. That way you should be able to pick the trend you like the feel of
Where did you get your rims at I’ve would like to get some for my go kart
www.sgkarts.com/products/wheels/
Perfect timing after the Karting NSW rule change
Yeah I know, have you used some yet? I have my first run on them tomorrow. Pumped for a track day on some new bags
Power Republic we have used them at Lithgow. They are about 0.5 of the DFMs and very sensitive. Also they make a bit of noise. Not to bad but they last a bit.
Power Republic the maxxis I found are fantastic tyres, but I’ve heard some people have had trouble with them from turning to early though.
Sweet, thanks for the heads up. I'll let you know how we go today if it stops raining.@@teamgrimaracing3607
Do you mean that the front tyres are super grippy and the karts turn to soon on the entry to corners? @@jonah_veck5815
How do you take stiff wall tyres off like Vega whites?
use some tyre levers or tyre tongs to make it easier on the hands
Will this damage the rims when using the tyre tongs
slightly, but the damage is removed from your hands and fingers, which is important
You can break the bead by putting a car scissor jack under a wee L bracket screwed to your bench.
interesting
What is the orange / red headed engine in the background?
They are Rotax DD2 engines. One of the guys here uses them for his corporate clients days and once a year we service the engines for them.
What’s that tool you use to take the kart tire off
Hey mate, we use a few karting specific tools
www.internationalkarting.com.au/shop/item/bead-breaker
www.internationalkarting.com.au/shop/item/tyre-tongs---euro
How about balancing the wheels? Any tricks or balance fixture you could recommend?
Hey Kori. Spin them 90 degrees, then let go. If they stay still they are balanced. If the heavy spot drops to the bottom, then add some sticky back lead weights to the top and repeat the first step again.
Maybe I did not understand, but what is the specific function of the 3 outer bolts
The 'bead lock screws' stop the tyres bead from slipping off under cornering loads if you use really low tyre pressures, with high powered engines. IMO they are overkill for most karts.
@@PowerRepublic
Thanks !
Where can I buy these tire changing tools ?
www.demon-tweeks.com/au/demon-tweeks-kart-tyre-changing-tongs-dfkk097/
I want to buy this tool
www.internationalkarting.com.au/shop/category/tyres-tyre-fitting-tools
States " if you have not got a set of tyres scissors you must get them as it makes changing tyres so easy ".
Then proceeds to get the wheel out of the tyre using his hands.
You need to use the tyre scissors to pop the wheel out of the tyre.
great idea, I. forgot to do that demo in this video.
Where can i buy that tire tox tool at?
Send us a DM with your email and postal address and I will send them out to you
@@PowerRepublic i messaged you on facebook
Where can I get information about putting rear disc brakes on my go kart,it's a old kart
as in you want to fit a brake disc and you don't have one at the moment? we have some videos on how to install the axle and brake disc in video series on 'how to assemble a go kart'
@@PowerRepublic where do I see these videos
@@kennethmobley8756 try this series to see how to assemble a kart Power Republic - How To Assemble a Go Kart - Part Two ...www.youtube.com › watch but if you need to weld on a bracket to suit your new brakes, then its a bit outside the scope of the video
How much NM does a Kart tire need to ne properly tighten?
m8 is 20Nm
Yeh great, you’ll just need this expensive tool I have hear and it’s easy as pie thanks mate helpful 🖕🏻
Glad it helped
Great video. I made a similar one but your voice is much sexier for the ladies.
Thank legend. Unfortunately the 98% percent male audience makes us all equal on that one 😂
When are we going Podcasting again?
@@PowerRepublic We should get you scheduled in. What can we talk about?
@@NorcalKarters great question, why do we just freestyle it and see what happens?
It's not actually that difficult to take a tyre off the rim using your bear hands. You just need to know the technique)) My mechanic showed me how to do that, and I didn't get it the first couple of times. But now I change my tyres all the times.
Yeah with some practice you can get them off. I prefer the tyre scissors for sure over hand doing them.
The best tool you will but in go karting is the go kart it’s self
✔😎👍
why bead lock screws are only on one side?
oh i got it now, found on a page. :) weight always transfered on outer side of inner wheels. and inner sides pressed to lip of rim.
yeah its if you are running high grip sticky tyres with really low pressures. probably a bit of overkill these days for most classes, in my opinion.
Hi, im wondering if my tongs are supposed to be ripping away small parts of the tyre when i open them?
By the way thanks a lot for making these tutorials, I really needed this and and rhe chain tension/sprocket change vids to be able to contine budget karting!
Definitely not. Unless the tongs are just scrubbing a bit of dirt it shouldn't remove anything from the tyres.
This doesn't work with Evinco Blue. I spent days trying the get the tyre of and on the rim.
Using the scissors is easy, "popping the tyre" in and out does not.
Definetly easier than using tire irons
Hell yeah to that.
What do you call that tool? A tire tongue?
Tire tongs
Call me precious but its there a way of changing them that doesn't damage your wheels?
leaving them in the box. nah just joking, not really. you could put them down on carpet and modify your tyre tongs to have some slippery material on them to stop some scratches maybe?
More warmer the tire is it comes bit easier to change them.
hell yeah to that. sunshine or a heat gun or fan heater can help with the softening
Tires not tyers
Tyres in Australia
Tires is American
You skipped the entire part everyone struggles with. Seating the bead. Great job buddy. Waste of time
It’s not that hard
lmao starts off with ratchet then immediately moves to impact wrench.....
yeah I do use a rattle gun al lot, especially for removing nuts