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Old 02-27-2025 | 08:00 PM
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Originally Posted by HOTROD716
When would I want to use Smoothie 2 blues? I currently am running Aqua on my 4wd, silver on my 2wd and SCT at my high grip clay track. Aquas have a touch more grip, but I am seeing the silvers lasting longer.
I would assume longevity. The silver being softer I would assume doesn’t last as long? I’m curious to try the Blue compound vs the Silver.
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Old 02-28-2025 | 11:09 AM
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Originally Posted by PW
Interesting stuff...The track looks fun and has a nice surface. Normally in those conditions (cold/damp/smooth) we would run silvers and not even try aqua. Aqua is a long wear med/soft compound that would normally be for warmer temps and natural grooved/dry surface. I would stick to what you feel is best and working for you .
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Smoothie 2 Silver is hard for high grip clay
Smoothie 2 Blue is soft for loose grip lose dirt
Thank you for the insight. Aqua's seem to be holding up at the track well for us. I am also having success with Silvers as well. I think sauce plays a part in it as well. I use SXT 3.0 usually, new tires I use Baja or Baja max depending on the temp. In the AM it is 59-60 degrees, then it warms up to 65-70 by noon.

I appreciate the insight on blue's. Makin is usually not dry, but good to know for other tracks I may visit.
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Old 02-28-2025 | 01:47 PM
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Originally Posted by Sharknife
Smoothie 2 Silver is hard for high grip clay
Smoothie 2 Blue is soft for loose grip lose dirt
Who is using Smoothies on loose dirt?
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Old 03-04-2025 | 12:43 PM
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New Smoothie 3 is out - hey PW can you fill us in? The press release has a lot of words but is slim on details. Seems like thicker and reprofiled carcass and lower sidewall height? On track differences? Smoothie2 staying in the line or is this a replacement? Glad to see more compounds available as the jump from Silver to Aqua is big right now.
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Old 03-04-2025 | 05:49 PM
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It will be a year until the public can get smoothie 3 like it was for smoothie 2
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Old 03-04-2025 | 05:54 PM
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Originally Posted by Kenny_G
It will be a year until the public can get smoothie 3 like it was for smoothie 2
In stock on the website and I just ordered some earlier so I doubt that lol
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Old 03-05-2025 | 05:54 AM
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In stock on the website and I just ordered some earlier so I doubt that lol
good to know
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Old 03-05-2025 | 05:57 AM
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It doesn’t appear that they used these tires at the Desert Classic,Trackside,or Hoosier races this year (smoothie 3)
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Old 03-05-2025 | 06:52 AM
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Originally Posted by Kenny_G
It doesn’t appear that they used these tires at the Desert Classic,Trackside,or Hoosier races this year (smoothie 3)
The 3's are only available in green and blue right now. Silver is the go-to compound at Hoosier and Trackside, I'm assuming Silver at Hobby Action for DC too.
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Old 03-05-2025 | 12:00 PM
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Do you guys the Falcon tires as a good option versus the Kosmos?
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HOT!!! NEW!!! Smoothie 3 condoms in green/silver/blue compounds. Traction in any condition hot/cold/wet/dry reinforced, or non-reinforced carcasses which can be also turned inside out. Depending on your mood... Only available when the big ship from the China's is aloud in! I wonder if Hot Race knows of this...
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Old 03-11-2025 | 01:48 PM
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I just ordered a j-concepts chassis for my B7D here in the UK, everywhere it's out of stock any idea when they will be available for shipping,
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Old 03-11-2025 | 03:12 PM
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Originally Posted by toepush
HOT!!! NEW!!! Smoothie 3 condoms in green/silver/blue compounds. Traction in any condition hot/cold/wet/dry reinforced, or non-reinforced carcasses which can be also turned inside out. Depending on your mood... Only available when the big ship from the China's is aloud in! I wonder if Hot Race knows of this...
Guess the ship came in lol


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Old 03-13-2025 | 06:31 AM
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Originally Posted by ChocoTaco73
Guess the ship came in lol
What do you plan on using these for?

I guess I'm as curious as everyone else - developing a new slick in compounds nobody uses where slicks are used is an interesting choice for sure. Maybe it really is a dirt oval thing more than anything else. Any insights PW ?

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Old 03-13-2025 | 06:56 AM
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Originally Posted by RC10Nick
What do you plan on using these for?

I guess I'm as curious as everyone else - developing a new slick in compounds nobody uses where slicks are used is an interesting choice for sure. Maybe it really is a dirt oval thing more than anything else. Any insights PW ?
Unfortunately not all the compounds came in at the same time and more compounds are on the way (green, blue, and clay). Yes, this tire design is more geared towards dirt oval, but has been very good in testing for sealed/glued off-road tracks as well.
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