Learn How To Make Kart Tires FAST!

[@dennis8445]

Thanks for the info. I'd like to see how you prepared tires while talking about prepping tires.

[@racerguy9483]

Yes, I kind of wish we could have too.

[@thehuntingstuff]

I race with Burris 33a low bite southern Indiana. Lots of aggressive prep

[@racerguy9483]

Yeah we've won some races with the Burris 33's as well. But also using aggressive prep. If you like those you should also try the Hoosier D10's on low bite tracks. Especially if it's not an abrasive track.

[@thehuntingstuff]

@@racerguy9483 all tracks we run on in southern Indiana are only Burris 33. Never messed with maxxis or anything treaded.

[@justinmoody2260]

Simple but informative thanks

[@ElliottD.Racing71]

Well as great of a video as this is, i was expecting more of a demonstration, like going through the resurfacing, cutting, inside prepping, outside prepping, sizing, using a hot box and stuff like that, the info was pretty good vut title and thumbnail definitely misslead me.

[@Dirtdiggglers]

Do you run a heat lamp or hot gun on tire as it is spinning with inside tire prep?

[@racerguy9483]

I'm not sure how Andrew does it. But I wouldn't think it would need any heat if it's on a roller. Unless it's just really cold.

[@김기범-y7p]

Thank you for your info. Which item is much better between 'Insanity' and 'Tire Power' on racing track? I usually drive Bmw m2 on circuit.

[@racerguy9483]

I wouldn't really know the answer to that. I'm guessing if you drive a BMW M2 you are racing road course on asphalt. And I'm completely unaware of what tire you would be running. I've only used Insanity, but I know Tire Power is a softener, but I'm not sure how aggressive it is or what you need without seeing your tires after a run. I would buy some small quart cans and experiment a little depending on what your tire wear looks like without prep. You just don't want to trash a set of tires unless you have a lot of them to use by over prepping them.

[@migratorygame7400]

How long do Burris slicks last? Years or just a few races?

[@racerguy9483]

Well there's a lot of variables in there. One of the biggest is the racing surface. Burris can last longer than Maxxis sometimes because of their shape. But no tire is going to last years and still be fast over new tires. I would say if you get a few races out of a set of tires you did pretty good.

[@migratorygame7400]

@@racerguy9483 so after a few races you buy a new set of tires?

[@racerguy9483]

@@migratorygame7400 Sure if I have the money to. If I 'm broke I'll scrounge up what I can and get what I can out of them. I would have new tires every time I raced if I had my way hahaha!

[@rawkansascollective1131]

You are so awesome!

[@codythunberg614]

Hey I’ve been watching your videos I saw you were running a charger legacy and there’s not much info out there on these karts that’s what I currently have any way to get some info from you ?

[@racerguy9483]

Oh yeah, I loved that Legacy Chassis, It always ran pretty good. I am happy to share any info on it if I can remember it. I haven't ran that kart in a couple years, I might still have some setup sheets around. But what are you needing to know?

[@codythunberg614]

How you made it roll so good and any set ups would be awesome we run low bite tracks

[@racerguy9483]

@@codythunberg614 Have you watched my How I tune My Kart at the Track Video? I think I go over a lot of it there. But to get it to roll through the center is basically getting the balance right on the kart. I know my driving style and what I want. Then I know what to change on it to get it to drive that way. There's really no secrets/ tricks to any of this stuff. But my Rear was usually 54% Left 56% and cross58- 60%, 60% being my baseline. Low Bite tracks I usually raise my rear % a little and raise my weight higher and to the left. I also ran soft tires around 45 on the duro. You can raise the rear tire stagger to help the kart roll through the center too. But I usually find I keep the standard 1.5" on the front and 3/4 -1" on the rear. I adjust handling more with tire pressure. Just make your adjustments in the order of Entry 1st. Center 2nd, Exit 3rd. That will help you not dial yourself out. I hope that helps!

[@shawnpowell5876]

What tire do you favor the best for a flat hard Speedway? Im aware that there are several out there?

[@racerguy9483]

I really don't know what tires are good right now. I haven't raced karts in 3 years and tires can change a lot in that amount of time. I did feel like in this region every time we ran good on that type of track, our tires were punching around 48 on the durometer. We ended up running a lot of Hoosiers at that time. But we also ran and had good success with all the other brand too.

[@bkh5746]

Greatest line in racing.harry pht me on a special set of tires,harry you have some explaining to do,had to tell ya something you was acting such a candy ass.😂😂

[@racerguy9483]

Hahaha yep. That and " Now I wan't you to go back out on the track and hit the pace car!"

[@speeddemonmotorsports4556]

You prep three times a week and how many coats ?

[@migratorygame7400]

How often do you need to prep the inside of the tire?

[@racerguy9483]

That is a good question. And as simple as this sounds I would say, as often as needed. The trick I think for tires is to have plan on what you are trying to achieve. Just throwing chemicals at them isn't going to help. That being said I think we all are guilty of over prepping tires. I would also get in the habit of keeping constant inside prep in mine. But I eventually learned the type of tire really changed the way it's prepped. So if you are running Maxxis you might be fine keeping the insides wet if you need to soften the tire to get it to fire for example. Cobras, Vegas, or Hoosiers you may be better off with no inside prep depending on what tire or compound it is. And the type of dirt also makes a difference. I know this video is mostly Maxxis tires. I liked my Maxxis tires around 45 points, I would take a set at 45 and a set at 55 and I would hot lap/ practice on those if I could, and that would usually tell me where I wanted to be at for the heat race if it was a new track I've never been at. Same thing if it was another brand. I would start with something around 42-45. Hope that helps!

[@migratorygame7400]

@@racerguy9483 definitely helps. I just bought my first cart and know nothing about em. The track I'll be racing at is real sandy and seems to dry out fast.

[@racerguy9483]

@@migratorygame7400 Oh cool! Just remember to have fun and keep it simple. especially at the beginning. That's when it's really fun for sure. And sandy dry tracks are usually abrasive and need a harder tire. Usually anyway. That could be a track where tires tend to fall off quicker. That's what I would be looking for if I showed up to race there for the first time.

[@kentuckytrapper780]

Good info, thanks. Little dude been around the track a few times.

[@racerguy9483]

Glad to help. What do you race?

[@kentuckytrapper780]

My son raced, I built engines. He likes the ultramax and old badgers.

[@racerguy9483]

@@kentuckytrapper780 Oh awesome, I know those Ultramax are great karts. I think my favorite times have been watching my boys race. I'm sure I'll get them back out pretty soon in something.

[@comptongokartracing3426]

I am gonna race karts at twister alley soon and I am wondering how much it is for him to prep my tires?

[@racerguy9483]

I don't know what he charges. But you can always find Andrew Hillian SR. on Facebook and message him. I'm sure he'll be happy to help you out anyway he can!

[@mbg1899]

Great video to bad he wasnt more specific on things

[@racerguy9483]

Thanks! Yeah I don't think he wants to give away all of his secrets lol. But he shared some good info. Hopefully we'll get back to racing soon and I'll make some more videos though.

[@nlg062701]

What part of the country are you guys from?

[@racerguy9483]

Northwest Arkansas.

[@nlg062701]

@@racerguy9483 What kind of dirt do you guys race on? I've been running in Southern Indiana (Ohio river valley) on some dry slick. Just started with the Insanity Yellow and Black.

[@racerguy9483]

@@nlg062701 A lot of our tracks close by are brown clay. It can be a very slick, non abrasive surface when it gets dry slick. Same with our red clay tracks. And I see a lot of yellow and black being used around here. I really like soft hoosiers with just conditioners in them personally on a lot tracks here.

[@shampymotorsports6644]

This doesn’t really explain anything tbh, title is really misleading tbh. Andrew doesn’t explain anything he just keeps saying “research” isn’t that what this video is suppose to be lol

[@jcliles2]

Im sorry but it is not a tire game. I have been racing for almost 30 years now and run tires longer than just about anyone else at the track, i prep tires very little and usually the morning before a race. i get tires from teams that plan on trashing them and use them for 5 more races! i have ran tires till the wire is showing. I have won local, state and national level races with chassis and air pressure adjustments. Tires and prep is an expensive game that I thin too many people have gone deep down the rabbit hole on... JMO

[@jbabister]

so what happens when u get smoked by a guy who does none of this to his tires... just buys them and runs them as is.... im that guy... i love racing agsinst guys like this....specially beating them... they walk away scratching their heads thinkin ur cheating.. but they cant find anything on ur cart that is illegal..

[@racerguy9483]

Hahaha it does happen! That's why I personally run Hoosier tires if it's open tire rule most of the time. I like having different tire compounds available right out of the wrapper with little or no chemical prep. Vega and Burris also do as well. It just all comes down to race strategy. Everyone has their own way of approaching a race for sure. To me that's what makes racing fun and interesting!

[@jbabister]

@@racerguy9483 Da20 is the best bar none hoosier tire... its hard compound and wroks very well for dry slick and does well on tacky tracks too... its pretty much all i run are the d20s and do nothing to them grind sand cut none of it....run it just as it came out of his package

[@racerguy9483]

@@jbabister I run those d20's a lot for sure!

[@ykdavid]

There's a lot of cheating in kart racing. The guy on the left might seem a bit slow but I'm sure he's watching every word he says so he doesn't give anything away.