ASPHALT OVAL KART TIRES
Last updated on: 1-17-2013

• Asphalt Oval Kart Specs:

• Cross Reference Chart

• Compound Applications

• Set-Up Information

• Direction of Rotations/Mounting Instructions

• Distribution

ASPHALT OVAL KART TIRES

CROSS REFERENCE CHART:   

COMPOUND APPLICATIONS:

The A40A is designed for low to medium grip tracks.
The A40 is slightly tougher than the A40A and is considered a medium-hard compound. It will help free the kart up on tighter track conditions.  

SET-UP INFORMATION:

The recommended starting pressure is between 10-13 psi (cold). Air pressure change is dependent upon track condition.
As the track tightens up, you may want to increase your air pressure. If the track loses grip, you may want to drop your air pressure.
It is recommended that you "scrub" in your race tires. This procedure involves warming your tires up over a couple of laps, increasing your lap times over the next couple of laps until you reach your fast time. This should be followed by a cool down lap. The tires should be removed and allowed to cool naturally for 24 hours. This can also be done during a qualifying session. 

DIRECTION OF ROTATION/ MOUNTING INSTRUCTIONS:

Mount the tire onto the rim with the white "HOOSIER" logo facing toward the outside of the kart. Once the tire is on the rim, we recommend placing the tire inside a mounting ring and adjusting the ring to fit snug around the tire. We highly advise using the mounting ring as we believe not using it can over stretch the carcass leading to inconsistent sizing. Once the tire has seated onto the rim, it is important the tire be initially stretched to about 10 psi over cold starting pressure to get the tire to its proper "profile". The tire should be set at this pressure for a few minutes and then dropped to the desired race pressure. Just be consistent in this procedure to get repeatable results. The asphalt oval kart tires can be flipped or reversed on the wheel to provide even wear. 

DISTRIBUTION:

Hoosier Tire East
56-H Loomis Street                         
Manchester, CT 06042                    
Phone: (860) 646-9646                    
Fax: (860) 646-2054                         
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Contact: Rob Summers

Hoosier Tire Midwest 
3886 E. State Route 54 
Springfield, IL 62707 
Phone: (217) 522-1955 
Fax: (217) 522-6097 
E-mail: tim@racetires.com  
Contact: Tim Baker

Hoosier Tire Mid-Atlantic
Baltimore 
2931B Industrial Park Dr. 
Finksburg, MD 21048 
Phone: (410) 833-2061 
Fax: (410) 833-5921 
E-mail: sales@hoosiermidatlantic.com 
Contact: Bob Wirts 

Hoosier Tire Southwest 
103 Gross Rd, Bldg A
Mesquite, TX 75149
Phone: (972) 289-RACE (7223)
Fax: (972) 289-8055
E-mail: Tclonch@smileysracing.com 
Contact: Tim Clonch 

Hoosier Tire Canada-NY 
1733 Maryland Avenue 
Niagara Falls, New York 14305 
Phone: (716) 285-7502 
Fax (800) 285-1454 
E-mail: brp@cogeco.net 
Contact: Peter Bicknell

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