Troubleshooting guide

Front Width:

The most common adjustment made to change the handling of a kart is by working with its front track,

or front end width. Widening the front track will create more of a jacking effect when the wheels are

turned. This will result in more front end grip and quicker turn in. Narrowing the front track will have the

opposite effect. This will result in slower turn in and less front end bite.

Also, the lack of jacking effect will not raise the inside rear tire (as much) on corner entry, preventing

the kart from rotating into the corner (as much) and increasing a “push” condition due to the excess

traction provided by both rear wheels remaining on the track.

If the kart pushes or understeers entering a corner, widen the front track. If the front track is at

maximum width and the kart still pushes, move the front wheels back to your starting position ad

increase the caster. In this scenario, you might also re-examine your seat position. If the kart is over

gripping or “binds” on the front when the wheels are turned, reverse the procedure.

A very general rule of thumb is; the less available grip, the more scrub radius (increase in front width),

caster and starting tire pressure should be used. For more detail on the relationship between starting

(cold) tire pressures and racing (hot) tire pressures, read the selection on tires.