glad to hear so many people had positive experiences with a control tyre event.

We all run takeoffs at TFTR, these tires are da shiznit!, we get them from Metro Hobbies, who in turn pre-order large batches from Bolton. I Feel that the bulk ordering secures us racers fantastic prices and constant availability.

If you are keen to run these tires, they come supplied with a moulded insert, which works fantastic!, and should definately be at the top of anyones list looking to choose an open or control tyre.

Metro hobbies sells the tires for $25 pr (inserts included), and yes the compound is marked on the sidewall, I would suggest for a control tyre the 27r be chosen, as it copes with very broad range of conditions.

We used to run the 27r exclusively in all conditions, and at every track in Vic before the 22r became available. Now we run the 22r in cold weather, and switch to 27 as soon as the sun comes out.

I urge you all to try these tiures, beg with your hobby shop to preorder some from the next shipment, or contact Metro hobbies to do a mail order.
We run them with Tamiya 24mm dish rims and this has proven to be a great combo for stiffness, weight savings and durability.