T/C tyre advice / help needed

[Rob H]

Just bought a tamiya tb-02 chassis to race. It is fitted with kit tyres at the moment. Whaqt options are available for after market. Looking for some advice on whats good and whats not.

Will be running on tarmac and concrete, however both will have a very fine dust covering so not sure how slicks will perform.

On my off road car I was able to find many options and eventually opted with losi mini pin for road and step pin for dirt. Having difficulty find different options and sources for touring tyres and would appreciate any help or advice.

[gaza121]

Have a look out for nosram VTEC 24R rubbers they are about 25 quid for four and are pretty darn good!!!

G

[Martinst]

How different are the different brand slicks on the market ? I've tried running my hopped up TT-01 with a Reedy Sonic S motor with a 21 pinion and its hard work keeping it in a straight line. The standard tamiya slicks makes it feel like I'm driving on ice and the road and race tread were even more a waste of time. I'm driving on concrete and tarmac surfaces ?? any ideas ?

[Rob H]

Originally Posted by Martinst

How different are the different brand slicks on the market ? I've tried running my hopped up TT-01 with a Reedy Sonic S motor with a 21 pinion and its hard work keeping it in a straight line. The standard tamiya slicks makes it feel like I'm driving on ice and the road and race tread were even more a waste of time. I'm driving on concrete and tarmac surfaces ?? any ideas ?

No one with any tips on what rubber to use or are they all race secrets

[scotoap]

Try Schumacher yellow minipins, but be sure to glue them as they ballon out and off the rim at speed. I use them on slippy floors and grass so they should be OK.
There are other grades of shore types, if your looking for longer lasting tyres then just go for blues instead.
Hope this helps

[Lee]

run a sorex 24/28 tyre, they will work well they are among the best tyres on the market.