Originally Posted by PutAwayWet

And yes, amusingly enough, it was 13.5, which Brian also sold the Canadians on. I think his dresser is secretly full of maple leaf underoos.

Originally Posted by JayBee

I'll be out this winter at one point or another...but I'm one of those guys who invested a ton of funds 2 seasons ago on the Black/Blue combo (or whatever it was then), then trued them all. And now there's close to 20sets just begging to be used. A spec tire sounds great though, I just can't afford the initial investment right now.

Originally Posted by PutAwayWet

Well, I don't think anything is getting dropped or changed up just yet. We're only two races into the season. Hardly enough to validate a trend. There is a LOT to like about our Stock 1/12th formula. It may just need a little time to catch on. It is an absolute joy at the hangar. And while the current CC track may not reward it as much as others, that too will change soon enough.

Originally Posted by Lence

Being new to on-road, i can say that we are just having a blast running 1/12th spec. I love the spec tires as well, and should make the two races in November and as many races as we can.

If the club wanted to move from 17.5 to 13.5 I'd be on-board as well. I just want to see 1/12th spec grow, as in my view it is the best of the classes.

Has anyone ran the spec tires in 1/12th mod?


In TC there is just one tire for both SPEC and MOD, could that work in 1/12th, or do the SPEC tires just not work with the extra speed and power?

Originally Posted by PutAwayWet

Well, I don't think anything is getting dropped or changed up just yet. We're only two races into the season. Hardly enough to validate a trend. There is a LOT to like about our Stock 1/12th formula. It may just need a little time to catch on. It is an absolute joy at the hangar. And while the current CC track may not reward it as much as others, that too will change soon enough.

Originally Posted by oldrcr

Hi JayBee,

I just ran them at the Big Chill up in Canada, and used one set the whole weekend, and there still is enough to run some more. Let me know if you need a set, I have extra. We can trade for some of you'r Blue's as I can use those in Mod.

-Alex
:-)

Originally Posted by Lence

Being new to on-road, i can say that we are just having a blast running 1/12th spec. I love the spec tires as well, and should make the two races in November and as many races as we can.

If the club wanted to move from 17.5 to 13.5 I'd be on-board as well. I just want to see 1/12th spec grow, as in my view it is the best of the classes.

Has anyone ran the spec tires in 1/12th mod?

In TC there is just one tire for both SPEC and MOD, could that work in 1/12th, or do the SPEC tires just not work with the extra speed and power?

Originally Posted by AlexPate

13.5

Originally Posted by Slapmaster6000

We had an interesting conversation about the health of 12th scale last Wed at H30. In the off season we discussed at length the stripe tire and ultimately voted it in. We tested it thoroughly last season. Went to several Canadian events. They liked them enough, they voted them in to their WCICS rules. We really felt like we took the extra mile to look after the best interests of the stock 12th scaler. Well, our numbers are down. I am wondering if it is because of the spec tire. Some may be sitting on a stash of tires that one day they hoped to use up. Some may not own the new spec tire. Some may not understand what it will take to make the spec tire competitive. If those are reasons, please let us know. We are scratching our heads wondering if we made the right call. I for one as a full on racer, feel that the spec tire is the best thing for stock racing. It is economical, easy to set up, and lasts roughly 3 times longer then traditional foams. If you think that the spec tire is a roll back in performance, trust me, it is not. Spec tires currently hold track records at the CC during an open tire season. Or is it the tire truer? We discussed having a set of pre-trued tires sitting trackside for those that simply wanted to jump in and didn't want to fuss with truing. OK. Cool, we get that. If that is all that holds you back, let us offer you a deal: a set of spec tires trued to X.XX diameter for $$. We can make that happen.

Randy! You need help on tires? Reach out. Several guys here willing to help.

Brian

Originally Posted by RcHammer

I kinda need a set of those precut spec tires Brian.....

If I was to show up Wednesday night, with a 1/12th scale but didn't have a Roar legal speedo/receiver combo would I be flogged or shunned for wanting to run it at the hangar? its my mod car that id just want to drop in a 17.5 and change the tires. there is a blinky mode.


Erik

Originally Posted by RcHammer

I kinda need a set of those precut spec tires Brian.....

If I was to show up Wednesday night, with a 1/12th scale but didn't have a Roar legal speedo/receiver combo would I be flogged or shunned for wanting to run it at the hangar? its my mod car that id just want to drop in a 17.5 and change the tires. there is a blinky mode.


Erik

Originally Posted by oldrcr

Hi Erik,

I have an extra set if you need them as well. They are cut and ready to run. Ran one set all weekend up in Canada. They wear very well. Ran nicely too.

-Alex
:-)