twotongt

Hello all I'm bringing an OLD rc 250 1/8 scale pancar back to life (Trying any way) I have modified a associated Pro .28 to fit and made it a bump start only engine.The car has run two tanks with little problems,But the tires are old and going away fast.If anyone can help with a tire from some other car or Knows were I can get new doughnuts Please let me know i'm up for suggestions It really scats and is a Blast to drive BRINGING back the old school

Taylorm

....i scored an Associated RC300 from ebay and also need tires..... i compared the rims with my Serpent 960 and diameter is the same...........i think kyosho sell donuts without rims...........can't find anyone else who sells donuts?...........

tomkelley

what about grp? I used be able to get ellegi donuts from the LHS

Taylorm

.......tower only seems to have mounted foams????............hey manufacturers......time to make the donuts...............

JetMD

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mmmm...donuts. DOH! Sorry, I had to.

Roelof

The manufacturers all have donuts, only shops do not carry them because less interest from customers.

dyoung

iTrader: (6)

All the rim diameters are the same. You can call John at BSR Racing Tires and get donuts. 513-829-5800.

FREELANCE_RCer

iTrader: (27)

http://www.grpgandini.com/uk/1-8-onroad.asp
(scroll to bottom of the page)
GRP do sell donuts too. Have your LHS order them.

Fronts:
GA32S
GA35S
GA37S
GA40S
GA42S
GA50S

Rears:
GP32S
GP35S
GP37S
GP40S
GP42S
GP50S

tomkelley

I picked up an associated rc500 this summer, came with a lot of donuts and mounted rims (UFRA & Associated) still in bags. They're probably 15-20 years old. Not sure if they'd work, let me know if your interested.

Taylorm

Tom Kelley, you have PM.................

twotongt

thanks for all the replies guys A great help for those of you with the same problem I may have the solution.My buddy and I are looking at modifing a pair of associated rear 1/10 scale rc10gt 3 piece beadlocks and putting strickers on them to see if we can use rubber tires instead of foams on the rear .Serpent fronts can be made to work with some bearings with ease .I'll let you all know how it works out in the coming weeks thanks again for the help 2-ton-gt

Vintage RC

Was there ever a resolution to the tire issue?
I'm bringing a Barely used RC300BD back from the grave for my son to learn with and I've already been told im gonna be stuffed for getting tires.
Do I put it back away or is there someway/somewhere I can keep getting new tires for it

Taylorm

.DON"T PUT IT AWAY.these cars are fun......i finally got my RC250 out on the Toledo track this year.....it handles like dog poopie.but still fun......
http://i227.photobucket.com/albums/d.../RC2502001.jpg
http://i227.photobucket.com/albums/d...m/RC250001.jpg

Johns BSR Racing
5369 Dixie Hwy
Fairfield, Ohio 45014
Email [email protected]
Phone 513-829-5995
Fax 513-829-5932

Vintage RC

Wow, You've done a great job there! It looks like its just come out of a time warp.
Mine was only run about 5 times in total for a few minutes at a time but time and grime have taken its toll.
I spent hours and hours on mine and its still not that clean......and boy does mine need a new body with a cool retro colour scheme like yours.

Truly, I'm blown away. You'd swear yours just came out on a brand new box!!

djmachinist

I won the 1990 US Nationals 1/8 Pan class with a Associated RC300BD slightly modified. You would be better off re-using the old wheels and putting new rubber on them. Also unless the bite is just fantastic on you track, you need a relatively soft tire, maybe a 30 or even 25 shore. The front caster needs to be set at around 7 to 10 deg. for medium to high traction tracks. The front tires need to be a hard compound, 40 0r 45 shore. Check the Ball diff, It has to have a very smooth action. Set the diff relatively loose for low traction, tighter as the traction improves. Lots of rear wing is needed compared to the cars we are running today. Thats about it, These two-wheel drive dino's actually handle pretty good if set-up properly.

Dale Jones