387LikesJConcepts Thread
09-09-2014, 11:00 AM
#7756
60mm wheels for 1/10th buggy ? Just read a press release that includes this line "This is especially attractive for stock racers always looking to reduce weight." What tires are available that are appropriate for use in 1/10th stock buggy ? And are we talking static weight or rotational mass ?
09-09-2014, 11:11 AM
#7758
09-09-2014, 11:11 AM
#7759
60mm wheels for 1/10th buggy ? Just read a press release that includes this line "This is especially attractive for stock racers always looking to reduce weight." What tires are available that are appropriate for use in 1/10th stock buggy ? And are we talking static weight or rotational mass ?
09-09-2014, 11:56 AM
#7760
If you were to use them right now you would use the AKA evo series or pro-line also makes some 2.4 tires. JC will be coming out with the 2.4 size in the various treads / compounds as well. You can also trim the bead off of the 2.2 tires to use them on a 2.4 wheel but this should be left to the more experienced individuals. As far as weight, it will reduce static weight but the main improvement will be rotational.
If you reduce the weight of the wheel/tire assembly, you will have reduced the actual weight of the assembly, effectively reducing unsprung weight and rotational mass all at the same time
60mm = 2.3622inches. Not quite the 2.4 of AKA and Proline.
Our new tire is actually a true 60mm so that it fits the wheel better/tighter for easier gluing
Stay tuned for the tire announcements
09-09-2014, 03:35 PM
#7763
Most guys like to break-in a set by running them so they naturally soften up. They have 2 or 3 sets and just rotate them; they will last a very long time if you keep them dry.
Some guys like to cut the inner step/rib off giving the tire a slightly flatter profile and softer feel. I prefer this for med/low bite conditions.
I haven't done it, but some guys use a hole punch and put small holes throughout the inserts to soften them up.
09-09-2014, 05:28 PM
#7765
No, not the same thing. It is entirely possible to reduce the total unsprung weight but NOT the rotational mass. The larger diameter wheel which puts the rim out further from the center, that moves the weight of the rim away from the center and is effectively INCREASING the rotational mass UNLESS they thinned the material or are relying on a lighter tire.... Which begs the question, how much do the comparable tires weigh ?
09-10-2014, 05:51 AM
#7766
When you talk about trimming off the step/rib, are you talking about cutting it completely off?
No, not the same thing. It is entirely possible to reduce the total unsprung weight but NOT the rotational mass. The larger diameter wheel which puts the rim out further from the center, that moves the weight of the rim away from the center and is effectively INCREASING the rotational mass UNLESS they thinned the material or are relying on a lighter tire.... Which begs the question, how much do the comparable tires weigh ?
09-10-2014, 06:19 AM
#7767
09-10-2014, 11:04 AM
#7768
So I want to experiment with one of my older RC10GT Truck chassis'.
Trying to figure out if bodies for a MM chassis will fit. I know that the older GT has the shock tower toward the rear. Are there any MM Truck bodies that might fit? I know many of the GT bodies are Disc.
Trying to breathe new life into my old truck.
MOmo
Trying to figure out if bodies for a MM chassis will fit. I know that the older GT has the shock tower toward the rear. Are there any MM Truck bodies that might fit? I know many of the GT bodies are Disc.
Trying to breathe new life into my old truck.
MOmo
09-10-2014, 07:31 PM
#7769
So I want to experiment with one of my older RC10GT Truck chassis'.
Trying to figure out if bodies for a MM chassis will fit. I know that the older GT has the shock tower toward the rear. Are there any MM Truck bodies that might fit? I know many of the GT bodies are Disc.
Trying to breathe new life into my old truck.
MOmo
Trying to figure out if bodies for a MM chassis will fit. I know that the older GT has the shock tower toward the rear. Are there any MM Truck bodies that might fit? I know many of the GT bodies are Disc.
Trying to breathe new life into my old truck.
MOmo
Probably going to, but your placement of the body will depend on whether the truck is the ft (longer chassis) or the older version (shorter chassis)... Don't see why it shouldn't fit with a little adaptation though, they are putting them on gt2's
09-10-2014, 08:49 PM
#7770
AKA Red inserts or included white foams for some green Dirt Webs. Running a B5 rear motor of that make a difference...