How to Select a Go Kart Racing Gear Using Gears and Tires
How to Select a Go Kart Racing Gear Using Gears and Tires
Most racers know about gear ratio and gear ratio charts are listed in numerous places.
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But in order to get a true picture of gear ratio one must use tire circumference in equation.
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To figure IPR use this equation: Rear Tire Circumference(T) x clutch gear(C) divided by rear gear(R) = IPR.
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Even though both these racers were using the same gears they were not running an equal set-up.
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So remember if you ask someone what gears they are using and you don't also ask what size their tires are you are wasting your time.
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