I have the electric version of the Kyosho. Solid vehicle. Size is good for most surfaces. Kyosho does have adaptors for using larger 1/8 wheels. Finding parts in the States is limited. But between eBay and AMainHobby I've been able to find parts.
Can't speak for how the nitro would run. Mines around 35-40mph. I've never seen and probably never will see a nitro version.