Hubs also come in both American as well as metrics bolt patterns. American (US) spindles are 5/8" in diameter while metric spindles are 17 mm or 25 mm in diameter. We'll cover that more in bit.įront wheels can either be spindle-mounted or hub-mounted. The width of the wheels and the width of the tires need to match. Rear wheels are generally wider than the front wheels, although that depends on the type of racing you do. Go kart racing wheels are usually either 5" or 6" in diameter.
For more information on how to tell which pattern you have, see the information below.įinally, you need the right size. American, Metric, and CRG are the most common pattern. Next you need to know which pattern wheels and hubs you have. Magnesium wheels have the advantage of being very strong and light, but are more expensive. They are manufactured either by casting or forming. Aluminum wheels are a good all-round choice balancing price and performance. Go kart wheels are usually made of either aluminum or magnesium.