Racing tires - what do you use, and where do you get them?

[Cotharyus]

I'm looking for some tire alternatives here. Just like the subject says, what do you use, and where do you get them. Stipulations:

Don't list anything that's 40 series.
Don't tell me Bowties - that's what I've been using, and I'm looking for something different.
Don't tell me Super King Pins unless you can point me to someplace that has them instock.

So if I haven't ruled you out, talk to me.

[MikeWz]

http://www2.towerhobbies.com/cgi-bin/wti0001p?&I=LXFJT0&P=7
Those are supposed to be pretty nice. I'm anxiously awaiting somplace to snag those super king pins as well

[kitty]

What type of surface(s) are you going to be racing on? At my local track, the HPI Dirt Bonz reign supreme, just ahead of the PL Bowties.

[lerningdriver]

if you look back at the RCCA issues, if I'm not mistaken, they had a complete tire guide last year which would really help you make a descision. The guide tells you how much each set is, where they work best, and what they are worth ;)

[metalry101]

Don't tell me Super King Pins unless you can point me to someplace that has them instock.

So if I haven't ruled you out, talk to me.

The shop I work at has some Super King Pins in stock. If you want them LMK and I'll pick them up for ya.

As for what tires are best...well...what's your track like? Pro-Line Mulchers are the grippiest tires I've ever run on any r/c vehicle, but they're for a rougher track. Blue groove tracks and the like are kinder to tires with smaller nobs such as the Bow Ties you already run or the Dirt Bonz that someone else mentioned. The Traxxas Sporttraxx tires are supposed to be pretty good, but like the Mulchers, they're a bit rugged for a smooth-ish track. The TRC Paqmans look like they'd grab like mad, and I've always wanted to try a set, but I never have. I might though, because they can be had for cheap. Orion makes some pretty cool monster tires, and the Dominators look to be the best setup for most tracks. Those would be cool because really...how many other guys run Orion tires? I'm all about running something a bit different, especially if it's quality stuff...and frankly, Orion makes a good product. Other than that...umm...I can't think of much. There are a few other companies that make worthwhile tires, like Panther for instance, but they're harder to find and not any cheaper than the Pro-Line's, so I'd say go with the Pro-Line's.

Oh...and why no 40 Series? Weight? Strength? Price? Strength shouldn't be an issue at all if you go with the 23mm hubs, but I suppose weight could be, and I know you're obsessive about weight. I'm not trying to argue your reasoning, I'm just curious why you don't want 40 Series...

[MikeWz]

40 size velocitys will bend, and all the other ones are heavy. It may not be much when you hold them, but when they're rotating it makes a bigger difference. Everything is magnified when rotating. The 23mm hexes are heavier too.
Aren't the bow-ties supposed to be better on a semi-loose surface, or is that just for stadium trucks? I would think the HPI dirt bonz would be better for a blue-groove, and the bow-ties would be better for a semi-loose pack

[Allister254]

www.wheelspinmodels.com ,www.prolineracing.com

[Cotharyus]

For the record, the track I race on is topsoil. After a rain, as it dries, it starts out hard, then loosens up as you run on it. I've been seriously considering the MaxMulchers, but wishing I could get them in something slightly more kin to the 2.2" Lugnut-T design.

40 series on an MGT just doesn't work. Like Mike said, the velocity rims bend, and everything else heavy. I've never had a problem with the hex stripping out on my wheels as long as they were on tight, so I'm still not entirely sure what the whole 23mm thing is about anyhow, or why they chose to make the 23mm hex, apparently, as heavy as they possibly could.

[RrR]

I ran the MaxxMuchers and The Orion Doms.The MM,s get grip on just about ever thing I ran the on. grass,loose dirt,hard pack clay.The Dom,s seem not to on looser stuff but thay stick good the pavment.

[Maxxcrazy]

I run the Traxxas Sporttraxx tires. They are in between a Mulcher and a Bow tie

[tadium54]

I'm looking for some tire alternatives here. Just like the subject says, what do you use, and where do you get them. Stipulations:

Don't list anything that's 40 series.
Don't tell me Bowties - that's what I've been using, and I'm looking for something different.
Don't tell me Super King Pins unless you can point me to someplace that has them instock.

So if I haven't ruled you out, talk to me.


40 series bowties. nuff said.

sorry, couldn't resist

back to the original question- the traxxas sporttraxx tires could be what you need. mulchers could work well too

[kitty]

I've never had a problem with the hex stripping out on my wheels as long as they were on tight, so I'm still not entirely sure what the whole 23mm thing is about anyhow, or why they chose to make the 23mm hex, apparently, as heavy as they possibly could.
More money for them, that's why. They are the only ones making wheels with 23mm hexes and you have to buy the adapters that drives the cost up even more. I'm not thrilled with the 14mm hexes on my Savage, but like you, I keep the nuts on tight and I haven't had a problem with most wheels other than the stock ones. Still, why they didn't just go with 17mm and make a proper adapter is beyond me. Maybe it's because so many others use 17mm hexes so they'd already have competition. What I think they should have done was to go with 17mm hexes and make some good looking wheels. This would be a great opportunity for a companies such as RPM, Panther or Imex to jump into the 17mm market.

[zakerid]

I think ofna is making some 17mm adapters or maybe they are 14mm adapters for buggies... I dont know. I guess I just wasted a post.

[kitty]

Ofna buggies use 17mm wheel adapters that can be used to run 17mm hex wheels on an E/T-Maxx. To use them on a Savage requires some machining work, though.

[zakerid]

http://www2.towerhobbies.com/cgi-bin/wti0001p?&I=LXXE06&P=7 These are the things I was thinking about. Not sure how well they would fit or work.

[kitty]

Yup, those are the ones I was referring to. =)

[slid'in sideway]

If you really want to get rid of the weight. Try a set of the panther komoto dragons for the maxx size rims.

[Cotharyus]

Ah yes. But where do you *find* panther tires? I've not seem them listed at any of the online places I frequent, and none of my LHS's carry them.

[QDiddy]

crispy critters online hobby shop has them

[slid'in sideway]

Stormer Hobbies carries the panthers.