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Usage Chart For Vega Kart Tires-Follow these procedures in getting fast
This chart is assuming that you have a newer style kart. If you are using an older kart that may not be as "free" or loose as the newer karts, you will need to use less chemicals. This chart is generic soemwhat but is close. You may need to make modifications in each step slightly to get the best results.
Tire Type Track Grip Type During Week Conditioning Top Coat Heats/Qual Final Coats
1.Vega's Low Grip HL-4 1coat Mon & Tues Speed, Hl Acrosol Top 5 light-will drive it in
OR-Roller-1/2 hour Mon OR HL/Speed 50/50 Top 5/Creo Light
*Here you can try Top Coats from either line.
Track Conditions
Dry Slick Big Red Big Red/Splash Creo
Damp HL, Cond. X/Creo Light Wintergreen/Ole Yeller
Notes: In low grip situations, you may need to use more conditioner during the week in order to get optimum grip. Top 5 and HL mix is real good for keeping it going for the end of the night. You can mix a splash of Ole Yeller in it to keep the softening going during the night. For slick conditions, use Big Red as a top coat. Multiple applications should not be neccesary. Use Creo with Big Red in keeping the dust off of the tires in slick conditions. This may not always be necessary though. Acrosol can be used to get the tire a little "tougher" on the top in the event you need the tire to get a little less grip.
Tire Type Track Grip Type During Week Conditioning Top Coat Heats/Qual Final Coats
1.Vega's Medium Grip HL-4 1coat Mon & Tues Speed, Hl Cond X-light Cond X very light
OR-Roller-15 minutes Mon OR HL/Speed 50/50 Cond X very light
*If conditioning the tires during the week, best results are with Vega Tires that have been scuffed a few weeks prior. Roll the conditioner on or apply by hand and use the tires the following week. Let tires sit outside for both weeks until you are ready to leave for the race track. Vega Tires are real soft and need cure time after being scuffed.
Track Conditions
Dry Slick Big Red Big Red/Splash Creo
Damp HL, Cond. X/Creo Speed/Cond X 50/50 Lightly
Notes: In medium grip situations, you may need NO conditioner during the week in order to get optimum grip. For slick conditions, use Big Red as a top coat. Multiple applications should not be neccesary. Use Creo with Big Red in keeping the dust off of the tires in slick conditions. This may not always be necessary though. Acrosol can be used to get the tire a little "tougher" on the top in the event you need the tire to get a little less grip.
Tire Type Track Grip Type During Week Conditioning Top Coat Heats/Qual Final Coats
1.Vega's High Grip Cond X 1coat Mon Speed, Hl Cond X-light Cond X very light
*If conditioning the tires during the week, best results are with Vega Tires that have been scuffed a few weeks prior. Roll the conditioner on or apply by hand and use the tires the following week. Let tires sit outside for both weeks until you are ready to leave for the race track. Vega Tires are real soft and need cure time after being scuffed.
Track Conditions
Dry Slick Big Red Big Red/Splash Creo
Damp Speed/Cond X 50/50 Lightly
Notes: In high grip situations, you may need NO conditioner during the week in order to get optimum grip. For slick conditions, use Big Red as a top coat. Multiple applications should not be neccesary. Use Creo with Big Red in keeping the dust off of the tires in slick conditions. This may not always be necessary though. Acrosol can be used to get the tire a little "tougher" on the top in the event you need the tire to get a little less grip. Tires will work best when scuffed and run later as is the same with preping. Prep now to get a tougher tire and run later.
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