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Posted by 'itpro' on 11 Feb 2011 @ 09:59

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itproJoined: August 2001
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Look...... you need to THINK about what Flat-Top wheels are FOR.....

1) Rules have limited the HEIGHT that a kart can be.
2) Drivers sit slightly further forward than they use to when the height rules were made, causing the steering column to be raised more
3) Higher-Grip tyres (since the rules were made) have increased the effort required to turn the steering, especially on QUICK karts.
4) That 'steering-weight' can be reduced by having a larger-diameter steering wheel...... BUT......
5) ..... a larger diameter steering wheel raises the highest point of the wheel ABOVE the legal maximum.... the way to solve THAT was to cut-off the top of the wheel!

So, if your lad is finding the steering too heavy over a long race and you CANNOT fit such a wheel without breaching the height rules, then a 'flat-top' might be a good idea. If that's NOT why you want a flat-top, then you are a FASHION-VICTIM!

It's STILL your choice to spend your money how you see fit....

Ian

Message Thread:

Alfano Flat Top Wheel Where From / How Much? by 'Ricardoo' (10 Feb 2011 @ 12:48)

Re: Alfano Flat Top Wheel Where From / How Much? by 'speedyman' (10 Feb 2011 @ 18:51)

Re: Alfano Flat Top Wheel Where From / How Much? by 'Anse' (11 Feb 2011 @ 7:40)

Hold on..... by 'itpro' << You are here!

Re: Alfano Flat Top Wheel Where From / How Much? by 'Ricardoo' (11 Feb 2011 @ 17:45)

Re: Alfano Flat Top Wheel Where From / How Much? by 'itpro' (11 Feb 2011 @ 17:54)

Re: Alfano Flat Top Wheel Where From / How Much? by 'PaulMRotax' (11 Feb 2011 @ 18:40)

Re: Alfano Flat Top Wheel Where From / How Much? by 'itpro' (11 Feb 2011 @ 18:51)

Re: Alfano Flat Top Wheel Where From / How Much? by 'DavidG' (11 Feb 2011 @ 19:03)

Re: Alfano Flat Top Wheel Where From / How Much? by 'PaulMRotax' (11 Feb 2011 @ 19:18)

Paul.... by 'Newshound' (11 Feb 2011 @ 19:41)

Re: Paul.... by 'PaulMRotax' (13 Feb 2011 @ 20:37)

Re: Paul.... by 'Newshound' (13 Feb 2011 @ 21:39)

Re: Paul.... by 'PaulMRotax' (14 Feb 2011 @ 22:05)

Re: Paul.... by 'Newshound' (14 Feb 2011 @ 22:25)

Re: Alfano Flat Top Wheel Where From / How Much? by 'Anse' (11 Feb 2011 @ 18:42)

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