Before introducing you to the tire prep guide, its important that you understand what a bite of a track is. RC4LESS TIRES,SMC BATTERIES,MAVERICK OVAL CHASSIS,BANDIT BODIES,ZUBAK SPEED DROPS,TEAM CORALLY O-SSASIN PILOT,PRS PINIONS AND SPURS,FOCAR FOUNDER AND PRESIDENT. It is necessary for tires to be soft, as stiff, dry tires can negatively impact performance, which is especially important when considering racing cars. Copyright 2003-2020 HDM Company & HDM Performance Parts All rights reserved. Should soften them up a bit. Therefore, you should keep your go-kart on the stand and store it indoors in a dry environment. Im trying to get rid of the release agent that the manufacturer uses to make the tires easier to remove from their molds. Wrap the tires in foil until before the race. What we willingly pay for is the advise and knowledge of the guys we buy from. It's a very versatile prep that can be cut and mixed with others as needed to seek a desired effect per track conditions. available. In my opinion, like the advertisement says, get'em hot, and the resin will flow to the surface. What is the approx. Please let us know here why this post is inappropriate. SG is a cleaner , not a prep. Wrapping the tires in saran wrap might help. Already a member? IMCA dirt modified driver Jack Durbin, of Perry, Iowa, demonstrates how to grind tires correctly. You've gotten some info about some stuff your can use for prep other then buying already made prep. A typical oval dirt kart tire configuration would use two 9.00 X 6.00 right side, one 6.00 X 6.00 left rear, and one 4.50 X 6.00 left front. As previously explained, the lower the bite of a track, the more tire prep formula you should apply. I have been racing go-karts competitively and recreationally for the past 20 years. Combine that sealed surface with the mechanical polishing of the tread simply by spinning of the tire, and you lose bite. Heat will greatly accelerate the absorption of any softener (solvent, plasticizer, same thing) into rubber. With the inside prep in place you should roll the tires for a minimum of 12 hours for the prep to completely go into the tire. Certain tire prep formulas also work on dirt surfaces, instead of only asphalt or concrete. You can use a dedicated go-kart stand or simply any other stand that doesnt make contact with your tires. I know people that are winning on homemade preps. With the inside prep in place you should roll the tires for a minimum of 12 hours for the prep to completely go into the tire. Burris Racer said: You'll been able to find some info on this site about home brews for tire preps. Leverage your professional network, and get hired. They create edges that wiggle and rub against each other as the tire is pressed against the track. It is an ingredient is some paint strippers. Chemical preps do work as evidenced by how many circle track venues out law their use. this page. https://www.patreon.com/Oldnumber7 Check us out on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/old_no7_garage/ Follow us on Facebook!https://www.facebook.com/oldno7garage/ If you have any questions, or would like to sponsor the Old No.7 Garage team, email us oldno7garage@gmail.comIf youd like to send us anything P.O.