Best rubber tires for carpet
02-17-2004, 07:19 AM
#16
Re: What Tires and Inserts?
Originally posted by XXX-S Bill
Now what to do for tires and inserts?
Use Sorex 28/24 tires with what inserts??? Would the inserts be different to match the tire compounds?
Now what to do for tires and inserts?
Use Sorex 28/24 tires with what inserts??? Would the inserts be different to match the tire compounds?
I tend to use a insert one step harder than my fellow racers, even though track and tires are the same. And with very good results
02-17-2004, 07:22 AM
#17
Sorex 28R with JB Blue works great. (use tire additive)
02-17-2004, 09:07 AM
#18
Tech Apprentice
Harddrivin - so, do you know of anywhere in the US to get those Tamiya tires? Google turned up only overseas vendors.
Thanks
Thanks
02-17-2004, 09:33 AM
#19
Tech Master
iTrader: (19)
I am looking for a place that stocks the CS27 and CS22 pre-mounts with the Speed Mind wheel. They take care of clearance issues and are not as fragile as some of the other (break out the center) wheels. One of my LHS used to stock them but I haven't seen them in quite a while....
Does anyone know who stocks these???
Does anyone know who stocks these???
02-17-2004, 09:46 AM
#21
XXX-S Bill
I would suggest you ask someone at the track rather then here.They will get you the insert and tire and rim info you need for Stockton particularly.I have learned this from experience that what people suggest here will usually work but not the best combo for the carpet/conditions that we run.As far as the clearnce problems with the take offs,run the Takeoffs that are imported by Speedmind not Schumacher.Way better rim!BTW the sorex wheels are absolutely horrible.
02-17-2004, 09:35 PM
#23
Originally posted by Advil
Hey Hicks!!!
I need directions! I am in San Jose today and if it is not too far away I'll go there today.
Art
Hey Hicks!!!
I need directions! I am in San Jose today and if it is not too far away I'll go there today.
Art
02-17-2004, 09:37 PM
#24
Re: XXX-S Bill
Originally posted by racenut123
I would suggest you ask someone at the track rather then here.They will get you the insert and tire and rim info you need for Stockton particularly.I have learned this from experience that what people suggest here will usually work but not the best combo for the carpet/conditions that we run.As far as the clearnce problems with the take offs,run the Takeoffs that are imported by Speedmind not Schumacher.Way better rim!BTW the sorex wheels are absolutely horrible.
I would suggest you ask someone at the track rather then here.They will get you the insert and tire and rim info you need for Stockton particularly.I have learned this from experience that what people suggest here will usually work but not the best combo for the carpet/conditions that we run.As far as the clearnce problems with the take offs,run the Takeoffs that are imported by Speedmind not Schumacher.Way better rim!BTW the sorex wheels are absolutely horrible.
Would I be talking to Charlie at Stockton?
Sure didn't know that Takeoffs could come with different rims. Just thought what I had been using was discontinued.
02-17-2004, 09:46 PM
#25
Re: Re: XXX-S Bill
Originally posted by XXX-S Bill
Thanks racenut123,
Would I be talking to Charlie at Stockton?
Sure didn't know that Takeoffs could come with different rims. Just thought what I had been using was discontinued.
Thanks racenut123,
Would I be talking to Charlie at Stockton?
Sure didn't know that Takeoffs could come with different rims. Just thought what I had been using was discontinued.
02-17-2004, 09:55 PM
#26
Re: Re: Re: XXX-S Bill
Originally posted by STLNLST
What clearance issues are you having? I would be able to help you out with the car a little better if I knew exactly what is rubbing or not clearing.
What clearance issues are you having? I would be able to help you out with the car a little better if I knew exactly what is rubbing or not clearing.
Thanks.
02-17-2004, 10:14 PM
#27
Take a dremel and grind down the top of the ballcups.
02-17-2004, 10:33 PM
#28
Originally posted by Chill Will
Take a dremel and grind down the top of the ballcups.
Take a dremel and grind down the top of the ballcups.
02-17-2004, 10:34 PM
#29
Re: What Tires and Inserts?
Originally posted by XXX-S Bill
At Stockton (CA) for Sportsman Stock, I've been using pre-made Takeoff 27s on the front and 22s on the back with very good results. Won last 3 of 3. Stockton does let us use TQ Traction Compound.
Biggest problem for me is that the newest Takeoff plastic wheels used for the pre-made set have virtually no clearance at the rear of my XXX-S. Upon investigating the hubs of the Takeoff wheels, I see many small cracks...Had two complete wheel failures in early January.
Already bought a set of Sorex dish wheels to check the clearance and they are far better than the Takeoffs. Other people already suggested the Yokomo or Schumacher wheels; but, I haven't got that far yet.
Now what to do for tires and inserts?
Use Sorex 28/24 tires with what inserts??? Would the inserts be different to match the tire compounds?
Thanks.
At Stockton (CA) for Sportsman Stock, I've been using pre-made Takeoff 27s on the front and 22s on the back with very good results. Won last 3 of 3. Stockton does let us use TQ Traction Compound.
Biggest problem for me is that the newest Takeoff plastic wheels used for the pre-made set have virtually no clearance at the rear of my XXX-S. Upon investigating the hubs of the Takeoff wheels, I see many small cracks...Had two complete wheel failures in early January.
Already bought a set of Sorex dish wheels to check the clearance and they are far better than the Takeoffs. Other people already suggested the Yokomo or Schumacher wheels; but, I haven't got that far yet.
Now what to do for tires and inserts?
Use Sorex 28/24 tires with what inserts??? Would the inserts be different to match the tire compounds?
Thanks.
As for Yok wheels, if you get the ABS ones they will be brittle. They run true but hitting things with your orange 76 car will break the wheels.
Hmmm, you've been winning huh. Guess I'll have to come out of retirement.
02-17-2004, 10:46 PM
#30
Re: Re: What Tires and Inserts?
Originally posted by Sydewynder
Bill try Sorex 28R front and Sorex 24R rears with HPI green or red inserts.
As for Yok wheels, if you get the ABS ones they will be brittle. They run true but hitting things with your orange 76 car will break the wheels.
Hmmm, you've been winning huh. Guess I'll have to come out of retirement.
Bill try Sorex 28R front and Sorex 24R rears with HPI green or red inserts.
As for Yok wheels, if you get the ABS ones they will be brittle. They run true but hitting things with your orange 76 car will break the wheels.
Hmmm, you've been winning huh. Guess I'll have to come out of retirement.
I've been saying that the most competitive guys in the SS class were giving me a break. Won't be there tomorrow night; so, you are welcome to come out of retirement...he, he...Will be back to Stockton in March for the BIG RACE with some new wheels/tires for #76.
Last edited by JRX-S Bill; 02-17-2004 at 10:56 PM.