Originally Posted by
howardcano
I only got to test them, as there was no racing here, but they worked well, and were at least as fast as the X-patterns on our medium-sized track with CRC carpet. They will probably be faster once I get the gear ratio changed to match the smaller diameter.
I think they hook up even better than my belted X-Patterns if your track allows you to run Sweep 24mm closed cell foams. I used to have to sauce my HPI tires before to get decent grip, now I don't have to use any sauce with the RIDE tires + Sweep foams and I still get faster corner speed to boot. I also feel that by not having to use any sauce stands to reason the tires will last considerably longer to possibly save even more in long term expense, though longevity is pure speculation at this point.