Foam Tyres (All Makes)
04-30-2004, 03:25 AM
#46
Tech Adept
i think hpi died those, but im not sure
05-22-2004, 11:31 AM
#47
Tech Master
Thread Starter
Just got the GQ's delivered and that about rest the case for me! I have tried them all and GQ beats them hands down.
Good grip and low wear with no chunking
What more do you want! A choice of colour perhaps!
LOL....
Good grip and low wear with no chunking
What more do you want! A choice of colour perhaps!
LOL....
05-22-2004, 07:12 PM
#48
Re: Re: GQ Tires
Originally posted by ziggy12345
Not just GQ tyres but all makes. All RC stuff in the UK is priced by taking the dollar retail price and making the same as pounds. I.E $200 = 200 UKP = $356!!!
Most tyres are sold in model shops at 14.99UKP = $26.68 a pair. Other items have the original US and Asian packaging on with a sticker over the $ price. I bought some engine mount crews that had a 2.50 UKP price tage stuck over a $1.99 printed price.
This is the reason i purchase ALL my stuff on the net even something that cost 50 pence!!
Not just GQ tyres but all makes. All RC stuff in the UK is priced by taking the dollar retail price and making the same as pounds. I.E $200 = 200 UKP = $356!!!
Most tyres are sold in model shops at 14.99UKP = $26.68 a pair. Other items have the original US and Asian packaging on with a sticker over the $ price. I bought some engine mount crews that had a 2.50 UKP price tage stuck over a $1.99 printed price.
This is the reason i purchase ALL my stuff on the net even something that cost 50 pence!!
I live 150km from the Serpent factory and it's actually cheaper for me to buy a kit in the US or Hong Kong than to buy it locally. That's including shipping, VAT and import tax....
Tyres luckily aren't so bad. I get a set of Enneti's (F+R) for 20 Euro or ~US$24. I've only used those and Ellegi and find theres not much difference in performance, but... Enneti wheels look better.
And the price is better since a full set (F+R) of Ellegi costs 30 Euro ~US$36 here.
05-22-2004, 07:30 PM
#49
I can tell you the wear on the GQ's is very low and they take a few laps to seat we noticed. I find I just need to seat them in morning practice a little especially if the track is low abrasion. I ran on a sprayed parking lot track last week which I consider high wear. The one thing I was able to do is start at 58 MM and run a 30 minute main with 2.5 MM left on the rear and the lateral grip stayed. with other tires I usually have to start at 61 or the tire will not make it. front and rear wear was much more even than in the past I also noticed.
PS I've concluded its impossible to break a GQ rim.
PS I've concluded its impossible to break a GQ rim.
05-22-2004, 08:32 PM
#51
Tech Adept
Twister Tires are in the process of launching a spoke wheels. We
will offer a spoke and a dish wheel on all shore foams. Stay tuned
to www.twistertires.com for more info.
will offer a spoke and a dish wheel on all shore foams. Stay tuned
to www.twistertires.com for more info.
05-23-2004, 08:09 AM
#52
Originally posted by Motorman
gotta love the queen but you guys in the UK get jammed on taxes and tariffs. Geez 5 dollar a gallon gasoline
gotta love the queen but you guys in the UK get jammed on taxes and tariffs. Geez 5 dollar a gallon gasoline
. Thats only 16% nitro content too. Wouldnt like to be paying for 25%.Just glad we managed to cut deals for tires. Getting Fast Lap tires for just over $28 a set. They are amazing. They actually did what they said. One full lap more in a 5 min run. Wear rate is excellent too. On par with GQ and miles better than Elligi, Enneti ir Fast Tires.
Last edited by Palmaris Europe; 05-24-2004 at 04:39 AM.
05-25-2004, 09:33 PM
#53
Suspended
GQ TIRES
ARE THESE TIRES FOAM?DO THEY COME IN RUBBER?
05-26-2004, 05:47 AM
#54
Re: GQ TIRES
Originally posted by SERPENTFREAK69
ARE THESE TIRES FOAM?DO THEY COME IN RUBBER?
ARE THESE TIRES FOAM?DO THEY COME IN RUBBER?
05-26-2004, 06:43 PM
#55
Suspended
outer sticker
does the GQ tire come with the circle sticker to avoid chucking?
05-26-2004, 07:33 PM
#56
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no. have not chuncked one yet though...
05-27-2004, 05:18 PM
#58
Originally posted by soc123_au
The GQ Tyres are very good. its a shame the orange wheels make you want to puke.
The GQ Tyres are very good. its a shame the orange wheels make you want to puke.
Didn't they make them in black for awhile ? I wonder why they changed ? Orange is ok but doesn't look as good as black or the white with all paint scheme's. I have use the ellegi's that are pretty decent but the rims are a little weak.The yokomo's are awesome but way to damn exspensive.I am now running the monotuning and whoa dude they are awesome ! But I'm also going to try the twister's and GQ's. I like to be give a fair shot to all brands.
05-27-2004, 08:20 PM
#59
Originally posted by rwisejr
Didn't they make them in black for awhile ? I wonder why they changed ? Orange is ok but doesn't look as good as black or the white with all paint scheme's. I have use the ellegi's that are pretty decent but the rims are a little weak.The yokomo's are awesome but way to damn exspensive.I am now running the monotuning and whoa dude they are awesome ! But I'm also going to try the twister's and GQ's. I like to be give a fair shot to all brands.
Didn't they make them in black for awhile ? I wonder why they changed ? Orange is ok but doesn't look as good as black or the white with all paint scheme's. I have use the ellegi's that are pretty decent but the rims are a little weak.The yokomo's are awesome but way to damn exspensive.I am now running the monotuning and whoa dude they are awesome ! But I'm also going to try the twister's and GQ's. I like to be give a fair shot to all brands.
monotuning
05-27-2004, 11:14 PM
#60
Tech Apprentice
what web sight do i have to go to order some(gq tires), and for the best price. thanks