Vega Kart Racing Tires

Vega is a leading Italian manufacturer of kart racing tires since 1980. They produce high-technology tire compounds for both dirt and asphalt tracks and are widely used in competitive karting worldwide. Browse our selection of Vega tires for oval, sprint, enduro, CIK-FIA, club, and rain conditions.

Straight from Vega: Tire Mounting Instructions

• Remove outer protective wrapper.
• Inspect the rim for damage such as chips, surface nicks or gouges where the bead will rest.
• Properly hold rim so tire can be slid over rim. It helps to spray or wipe a tire lubricant on bead area to ease mounting. Lubricants can be bought at NAPA store and are called "tire mounting soap". A Windex type product also works as a lubricant.
• Use a tire band to control tire expansion when mounting on the rim. Using more spray will help the tire glide or pop onto the rim for proper tire seating against the rim flange.
• Do not exceed 4 bars or 62 psi when mounting the tire to the rim.
• Do not use heat to expand tire on rim during the mounting.
• Click here to view tire mounting video.

Common Mounting Notes for All Vega Tires: Do not exceed 4 bars / 62 PSI when mounting. No directional rotation (triangle on tire is for reference only). Air Pressure: Start with your normal pressure; many karters run 1 to 1 ½ PSI higher.

Vega Kart Tire Technical Guide

All specs compiled from official Vega sheets for Swift Karting LO206 / Oval / Sprint / Enduro.

6" Oval Tires

MCM White 6" Tire (White Compound – Spec Tire)

The MCM tire is designed specifically for the spec tire market. Consistent lap times for multiple runs, excellent wear, works on concrete, asphalt & dirt tracks, consistent sizing, great value.

Size	Tread Depth	Width	Mounted Circumference
450-6	.050"/.060"	6 ½"	32 ½"
550-6	.050"/.060"	6 ½"	32 ½"
600-6	.060"/.070"	8 ½"	33"
650-6	.060"/.070"	9 ¼"	33 ½"
800-6	.080"/.090"	10"	34"

MCS Yellow 6" Oval Tire (Yellow Compound – North American Oval)

Superior compound for dirt and pavement oval, great speed, reduced cutting, long durability.

Size	Tread Depth	Width	Mounted Circumference
450-6	.050"/.060"	6 ½"	32 ½"
600-6	.060"/.070"	8 ½"	33"
800-6	.080"/.090"	10"	34"
800-6 Thin	.060"/.070"	10"	34"

MDH Blue 6" Oval Tire (Blue Compound – Hard/Fast Dirt)

Fastest, most durable for hard/fast dirt. Beats Firestone/Maxxis, increased wear, multiple runs.

Size	Tread Depth	Width	Mounted Circumference
450-6	.050"/.060"	6 ½"	32 ½"
600-6	.060"/.070"	8 ½"	33"
800-6	.080"/.090"	10"	34"

5" CIK-FIA / PRIME / CLUB TIRES

5" XM4 – CIK F/Z Prime White

Successor to legendary Vega White. Improved grip, 150 km life, consistent performance.

Size	Hardness IRHD	Sug. Pressure	Max Speed	Weight (kg)
XM-46 (Front)	40	8 PSI	125 mph	1.150
XM-71 (Rear)	40	8 PSI	125 mph	1.630

5" XH4 CIK F/Z Option – Green (Hard compound)

Homologated hard tire for national/international comp, perfect grip for 250 km.

Size	Hardness IRHD	Sug. Pressure	Max Speed	Weight (kg)
XH4-46 (Front)	40	8 PSI	125 mph	1.150
XH4-71 (Rear)	40	8 PSI	125 mph	1.630

VAH Red – 5" (Club racing / endurance)

Excellent performance with minimal wear for multi-day endurance.

Size	Hardness IRHD	Sug. Pressure	Max Speed	Weight (kg)
VAH-46 (Front)	52	8.5 PSI	125 mph	1.000
VAH-60 (Rear)	52	8.5 PSI	125 mph	1.500

Rain & Enduro Tires

W6 Rain Tire (CIK-FIA homologated wet weather tire)

Special wet tread for damp to heavy rain, safety in any wet condition.

Size	Hardness IRHD	Sug. Pressure	Max Speed	Weight (kg)
W6 42 (Front)	27	13 PSI	100 mph	1.180
W6 60 (Rear)	27	13 PSI	100 mph	1.680

XHE Green 6" Enduro Tire

Increased wear + deeper tread for road race/enduro.

Size	Tread Depth	Width	Mounted Circumference
450-6	0.115"	5"	34"
550-6	0.115"	5"	34"

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