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Old 08-31-2015 | 10:12 AM
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Originally Posted by Evoracer
These can't be the "same" tires run in TCS but they're obviously similar in size to the Tamiya, Pit Shimizu and Ride F1 tires. What we don't know is how the compounds compare.
I tested every available F1 tire on our asphalt track using a base model F104 chassis and a Exotek F1R. While the Pit Shimizu tires were very popular in carpet, we found the Tamiya tires better on our very hot parking lot track. No compounds were used on the track or tires. This was with 21.5/2 cell.
Wear was very minimal on our 80x45 very twisty track.
If the CRC tires are anywhere close to existing F1 tire tech....we're in for a great class with minimal tire expense.

BTW, it doesn't appear anyone has stated what motor is planned....can I guess by the comments we're looking at 17.5 / 1 cell ?
And anybody want to comment further on the "bodies yet to come" comment ?
Tamiya TCS F1 spec tires include Tamiya Branded, Pit Shimizu 571 & 572
These are the most popular for indoor carpet racing
Original Tamiya F1 rubber tires are for asphalt, both can be used in combos to suite conditions on asphalt
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