There has been a change to the M-Chassis spec tire regulations. The original intent was for each racer in the class to build their sets of tires at the event once they bought the tire pack from us. It was a similar rule as to what is done at the Tamiya World Championships. You buy your tire, wheel and insert, then you go to a glue station and build your tires in front of the tech people.
We have elected to scrap the idea. Instead, we are gluing the tires for you. Former TCS Mini National Champion and now one of Tamiya America’s finest, has done the work for you. Deven has built the 2017 TCS Finals specification tire for you using the exact items specified in the rules. The insert has been glued together to make a complete doughnut using contact cement. The Suzuki white wheel has been scuffed on the bead area for maximum glue adhesion. Fresh AKA Super Glue has been used to make the final bond.
These assembled and glued race spec tires will be available for purchase beginning at 8:00am Thursday morning. Tire sales will end at NOON Thursday. On Friday, tire sales resume at 8:00am till 4:00 pm. On Saturday tire sales begin at 7:00am.
Once you buy the tires, the tag on each set will be recorded. The maximum amount of tagged sets you can qualify and race with is 2, as outlined in the rules. Practice tires will also be available for purchase. However, they are not pre-built. You must glue them together yourself. You know how we built yours, so duplicating it should not be a problem for you. You can buy as many practice tires, wheels and inserts as you wish or you can practice with whatever you already own.
The price of the spec assembled tire is $30.00 for a set of four and it includes tax.
Lastly, the race sets of tires have been built with great care by a former racer. He knows what he is doing, so there is no issue with quality control regarding assembly. YOU MAY add glue to the beads if you so wish. That is up to you. As stated in the rules, you may also glue the sidewalls, but the glue may not touch the horizontal contact patch of the tire.
See you all next week!
Fred M.