Ice tires for go-karts
Go-karting on the ice
The ice has settled in many parts of Sweden and it's time to get out that old map you've got and turn it into an ice map. We have a lot of equipment and accessories that are useful.
Here are some tips to keep in mind
Many karting engines are water-cooled and on a normal karting track you are not allowed to have glycol in the cooling water, but if you drive a kart on ice you must have glycol in the engine. We recommend a 50/50 mixture of concentrated glycol and water.
We have studded tires for karting, on a go-kart you need between 40-100 studs per tire to get a good grip on the ice.
Ice and water penetrate a little here and there, for example, the throttle cable can freeze in the casing. Try to design so that the water cannot penetrate or that you simply drive without a cable cover.
Larger rear drive is a must for the kart to cope. Type 87 or larger. Also consider buying an extra chain that is long. Type 114-116 links
Warm clothes are a must, we have balaclavas and underwear in merino wool.
Gloves should be neoprene gloves, regular winter gloves are too thick so you can't get a grip on the thin steering wheel.