Originally Posted by
association
great info guys thank you!! another question. i read rc car action and i have noticed them saying blue grrove as a track condition. what is that and what tires are good for what track conditions?
Blue Groove refers to a condition where the racing line gets a coat of tire rubber on it, which makes it look blue.
From everything I've seen in my return, it is nearly impossible to put together a simple "for x condition, use y tire" chart. The main problem is every track's dirt is a little different...there is no dirt-r-us.com that tracks use. The best advice, echoed from above, is to head to the track and ask around. Especially at a local level, racers are almost universally friendly and helpful. If you find a track that is not that way, find another track. Your first time out (while you're asking about tires), don't worry so much about your tires...just try to keep your vehicle off its roof as much as possible.
Matt