who thinks they should make 30mm slicks for the touring cars?
02-25-2004, 03:53 PM
#1
who thinks they should make 30mm slicks for the touring cars?
I think they should make 30 and 32mm slicks for rc cars nows it will last longer and you will get good stability in the rear.
02-25-2004, 04:00 PM
#2
Re: who thinks they should make 30mm slicks for the touring cars?
Originally posted by baller360
I think they should make 30 and 32mm slicks for rc cars nows it will last longer and you will get good stability in the rear.
I think they should make 30 and 32mm slicks for rc cars nows it will last longer and you will get good stability in the rear.
02-25-2004, 04:02 PM
#3
yeah I know but for those who like running with slicks it will be nice. and it will last longer than the foams.
02-25-2004, 04:04 PM
#4
but anyways it was just an Idea and it won't hurt by making the rims and tires 4 to 6mm wider.
02-25-2004, 05:29 PM
#5
is anyone going to reply and give there thoughts on this. or are you jsut going to keep looking at the post and not replying? no offense.
02-25-2004, 05:32 PM
#6
Tech Adept
Just looking.. Oh , I just replied...
02-25-2004, 05:33 PM
#7
don't take it the wrong way I would just like for people to reply to my post and tell me what they think of the idea.
02-25-2004, 05:38 PM
#8
I personally think they should ban slick rubber tires from nitro racing. In general they are more expensive to sue now that foams can be bought for between $8 - $15. And the foams are lasting longer now also with less fuss about getting the right tire/insert combo to suit the conditions.
People complain about foams not working on anything other than special prepped surfaces. What I ask is how did we manage for many years to run 1:8th (both 2WD flat pan and 1:8th 4WD) on non-prepped car parks and concrete yards with foam tires before all the tracks started to spring up.
Just my 2c.
People complain about foams not working on anything other than special prepped surfaces. What I ask is how did we manage for many years to run 1:8th (both 2WD flat pan and 1:8th 4WD) on non-prepped car parks and concrete yards with foam tires before all the tracks started to spring up.
Just my 2c.
02-25-2004, 05:59 PM
#9
With todays high power engines I don't think a 30 mm rubber tire would last 5 minutes. Less grip+ more money+ less wear= less fun. That's just my opinion.
02-25-2004, 06:00 PM
#10
ok, but what about those people who like to run slicks?
02-25-2004, 06:11 PM
#11
Originally posted by baller360
ok, but what about those people who like to run slicks?
ok, but what about those people who like to run slicks?
02-25-2004, 08:13 PM
#13
Many people still run rubber tires for nitro parking lot racing. There are many parking lot surfaces that do not work for foam tires. Thats where the rubber tires come in. As for durability, rubber holds up much better as long as you don't overheat them too much.
As far as the wider tires, there used to be 26mm and 30mm rubber available and even 22mm. The 24mm tires have proven to give the best pressure VS contact patch combination overall. The wider tires arn't even manufactured any more. Maybe the newer tire compounds would work in the wider tire. You might try writing to some tire mfgs and see if there are any available.
As far as the wider tires, there used to be 26mm and 30mm rubber available and even 22mm. The 24mm tires have proven to give the best pressure VS contact patch combination overall. The wider tires arn't even manufactured any more. Maybe the newer tire compounds would work in the wider tire. You might try writing to some tire mfgs and see if there are any available.
02-25-2004, 08:21 PM
#14
thankyou i was beginning to feel like everyone was ganging up on me.
02-25-2004, 08:51 PM
#15
I think someone needs to come up with a rubber tire that has close to the same traction as foams, but would last a couple race days. Foam is very expensive if you look at the cost. 200mm will go thru a set of foams each race day thats 22 bucks if you order from overseas. Its 44 dollars if you buy them from a LHS.