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The Sponge wheels are a set of unlockable wheels in Mario Kart 7 and in Mario Kart 8.

In Mario Kart 7, they offer good acceleration, but bad speed and weight.

In Mario Kart 8, they excel at acceleration and traction, but hinder in speed, weight, and handling. Its stats are identical with the Wood and Cushion tires.

History[]

Mario Kart 7[]

The Sponge wheels makes its first appearance in Mario Kart 7. They offer the 2nd lowest weight boost, behind the Roller tires.

Mario Kart 8[]

They return in Mario Kart 8, with an improved appearance from the previous installment. Their appearance is now altered to some extent. Their stats have also been modified a bit in that they don't boost acceleration as much, and they're not as light as before. Their handling gets hindered to boost traction, however.

Trivia![]

Sponge

MK7's Sponge tires, look kinda like the slick tires don't they?

  • The Sponge Tires in Mario Kart 7 resemble the Slick tires in a way.

Statistics[]

Mario Kart 7[]

Stat Name Stat Value
Speed -0.25
Acceleration +0.5
Weight -0.75
Handling 0
Off-Road 0

Mario Kart 8[]

Stat Name Stat Value
Speed -0.25
Acceleration +0.25
Weight -0.25
Handling -0.25
Traction +0.5
Mario Kart 7 vehicle parts
Karts Nitro karts Standard KartGold StandardBirthday GirlBumble VBruiserSoda JetTiny TugCact-XKoopa ClownCloud 9ZucchiniBlue SevenBolt Buggy
Retro karts B DasherEgg 1Barrel TrainPipe Frame
Wheels StandardGold TiresRollerSlimSlickSpongeMushroomWoodRed MonsterMonster
Gliders Super GliderGold GliderPeach ParasolFlower GliderBeast GliderSwooperParafoil
Mario Kart 8 / Deluxe vehicle parts
Bodies Karts Standard KartPipe FrameMach 8Steel DriverCat CruiserCircuit SpecialTri-SpeederBadwagonPrancerBiddybuggyLandshipSneekerSports CoupeGold StandardGLA+ • W 25 Silver Arrow+ • 300 SL Roadster+ • Blue Falcon+ • Tanooki Kart+ • B Dasher+ • Streetle+ • P-Wing+ • Koopa Clown*
Bikes Standard BikeCometSport BikeThe DukeFlame RiderVarmintMr. ScootyJet BikeYoshi BikeMaster Cycle+ • Master Cycle Zero* • City Tripper+
ATVs Standard ATVWild WigglerTeddy BuggyBone Rattler+ • Splat Buggy* • Inkstriker*
Wheels StandardMonsterRollerSlimSlickMetalButtonOff-RoadSpongeWoodCushionBlue StandardHot MonsterAzure RollerCrimson SlimCyber SlickRetro Off-RoadGold TiresGLA Tires+ • Triforce Tires+ • Ancient Tires* • Leaf Tires+
Gliders Super GliderCloud GliderWario WingWaddle WingPeach ParasolParachuteParafoilFlower GliderBowser KitePlane GliderMKTV ParafoilGold GliderHylian Kite+ • Paraglider* • Paper Glider+
+ - denotes DLC. • * - denotes exclusivity to Mario Kart 8 Deluxe.
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