TeKiNxRampage

Hello rctech
Everybody at my track runs suburbs or panther switch.
Niether of witch i like after many test runs.
I am on a tight budget and want a tire that works for me and has good wear overtime.
I run on a small indoor tight track. it is a hard packed clay (almost like cork?!?).

Everybody at my track runs the clay compound tires which is what i tried.maybe should i try a softer compound as i am in need for more traction?
But then the tire would wear faster.
I guess its just a tradeoff
more traction=more$$.

My question is how can i find a tire i like while on a tight budget?!?!?

Mundy1

iTrader: (50)

What car/truck are you running?

Is your car set up right for the track?

A few ball stud washers wrong on a turnbuckle or moving upper shock hole can make a car seem loose even with the best tires.


Ask some of the regulars that have the same car you do to help with your setup.

Suburbs and switch are what we run at our track.

There are some others that work like Rattlers and BK bars but for the most predictable we go with switch and suburbs. Suburbs seem to last a little longer for me.

Good luck

rob martin

iTrader: (66)

a softer tire may work . It basically trial and error. A softer tire may also cause the car to be squirmy in the corners if your on highbite clay but if your looking for more overall bite it may be better for you.

Hinecken

I run on the same type of track, small, high-bite, low dust. I run suburbs in the rear and barcodes up front (stadium truck). Sounds to me like you're having a set up issue. What class are you in?

rob martin

iTrader: (66)

For the most part also if u check with the fast guys and what there running isn't working(tire wise) then it may be a setup issue as someone stated.

Randy_Pike

iTrader: (6)

Panther Ratlers and Switch 2.0's in clay sound like they work. Right now Panther still has our Holiday promo going. Use Promo code "BOGO" and get 50% off your entire order : www.pantherteam.com

RacerEckss

I think tire choice really is all about preference. Over the summer I was a second or two off the pace in corr 4x4 on the same tires the fast cats were running. I just couldn't get comfy with city blocks or calibers. They were fast but real inconsistent. I went to snipers and picked up those 2 seconds. LOL! BTW, 50% off is sa-weeeeet!

TeKiNxRampage

oops,forgot,its a sc10. what are ways to gain traction in your setup?One guy mentioned ballstud washers?

50% off is awesome!! are the rattlers any diffrent from the suburbs, and or barcodes? The guys at my track are running panther switch bald and say they have to much traction!!!I cant seem to get any traction out of them!!I guess its just my driving style

Great replys guys keep them coming!!!

TeKiNxRampage

O also what type of foams do you guys reccomend? Closed cell or normal?
To be more specific i am looking for more forward bite and side bite.
If you want any setup of mine i can post it

TeKiNxRampage

Front End:
-Shocks in middle hole on top of the shock tower and on the outer hole on the a-arm.
-45 weight shock oil
-buggy blue springs with buggy .80 shafts
-1 washer under ballstud on shock tower
-turnbuckle on inner most hole on caster block
-20 degree caster blocks
-2 washers under ballstud (bump steer i think?)
-Front sway bar, Gold bar
-No toe
-camber is set so tire is straight up

Rear End:
-Shocks in middle hole on shock tower,Outer hole on A-arm
-45 weight shock oil
-Gray springs in rear with SC10 front shafts
-One washer under ballstud on shock tower
-0 degree hub carriers
-Turnbucle on outer hole on hub carrier
-Rear sway bear, gold bar
-Some toe in
-Camber looks -1 ish

-1/2oz next to reciever
-1/4 oz in each triangle (4 triangles so 1oz total)
-Battery Placement is forward
-A-arms are below level,front and rear
-I have tried panther switch,sc10 stock,proline suburbs,jconcepts subcultures and didnt really seam to like them but if i had to choose i would go with the suburbs
-Track is smooth clay (almost like cork) with medium traction
-Ball Diff
-Tekin and Spektrum Electronics
Looking for some more forward and side bite.

I know this is kinda long but any suggestions are appreciated.
Thank you all

squig

iTrader: (1)

What is the difference between the two Panther tires:

T997 Switch 2.0
T998 Switch

TeKiNxRampage

Don't quote me on this but i think they are wider. Like proline 2.0s, they should be wider. It will just give you a wider contact patch= more stability and traction. Once again don't quote me on this until confirmed

Nyk

iTrader: (16)

You running the yellow molded foams Randy??

AErckidd

iTrader: (8)

I'm also looking to buy some panther tires, but i have a few questions before i do. What is the difference between the yellow molded foams and the white soft foams? Which is better? And what is the difference between clay and super soft compound? I always buy super soft from AKA and JConcepts but i run on a low traction, very hard packed clay track so seeing the clay compound made me wonder. Which ones are better? Thanks!

AErckidd

iTrader: (8)

The tires i was looking at are the switch 2.0 and rattlers.