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nnick 01-21-2010 06:58 AM

Are there any tyre additives for buggy tyres?
 
As subject implies, can we use additives for buggy tyres and which ones?

For asphalt, carpet, dirt, combination

trerc 01-21-2010 07:48 AM

Sure, Assuming your not running pin spikes on asphalt just about any traction compound will work, Paragon, Jack the Gripper, StickyFingers. On dirt with aggressive tires Trinity (Epic) makes a few spray on compounds such as

http://www.amainhobbies.com/product_...pray-w-Sprayer

AreCee 01-21-2010 08:33 AM

Cleaning the tires with Simple Green will make them tacky too.

trerc 01-21-2010 09:44 AM


Originally Posted by AreCee (Post 6885883)
Cleaning the tires with Simple Green will make them tacky too.

Yep, WD-40, belt dressing, basically anything that will soften the tires will work.

stitchy 01-21-2010 10:08 AM

Buggy Grip.

rced1 01-21-2010 12:17 PM


Originally Posted by trerc (Post 6886140)
Yep, WD-40, belt dressing, basically anything that will soften the tires will work.

+1 And spraying the plastic buggy parts with WD40 and blowing it off with an air compressor will leave your buggy shiny. And less dirt will stick making it easier to clean.

robk 01-21-2010 01:19 PM

buggy grip, diesel fuel, lots of stuff

rallyebmx 01-21-2010 04:06 PM

Reino's Ragu

Aparatchik 01-21-2010 09:36 PM

duncan hines chocolate icing... :ha:

trerc 01-22-2010 05:36 AM


Originally Posted by Aparatchik (Post 6889652)
duncan hines chocolate icing... :ha:

Alright, Who ate my traction compound!?!:p


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