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10-21-2013 | 12:01 PM
#1501
I bought the Ride pre mounts from Dynmite and they were the C02 and the rear started washing out after 2 mins into a run. I didn't get a chance to do some tweaking but I think they will be ok. I just like deferent off sets as well, but I know there a lot of 24mm wheels out there.
10-21-2013 | 02:27 PM
#1503
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From: Macho Business Donkey Wrestler
I bought the Ride pre mounts from Dynmite and they were the C02 and the rear started washing out after 2 mins into a run. I didn't get a chance to do some tweaking but I think they will be ok. I just like deferent off sets as well, but I know there a lot of 24mm wheels out there.
We were told in the past that the tire that is sold by Dynamite was discontinued and that the tires now sold by Ride is a new compound while using the same mold for the tread pattern. The Dynamite tires were softer and wore out alot faster that then Ride tires when we tested them early on. This was almost 2 years ago things might have changed but we were also told that the Dynamite tires were being discontinued...might be the reason they are marked down on their site now not sure?
As far as going to a spec tire I would think that with the cost of the tires that if you go to a larger event that they could do what they do for like 17.5 sedan. Where you show up with tires in the package and they get marked to be used or you get a set with your entry. This way there is no mistake that everyone is on the same tire for that event. Now when you are club racing again your club would need to find a "happy" rule to use for its local racers.
As far as going to a spec tire I would think that with the cost of the tires that if you go to a larger event that they could do what they do for like 17.5 sedan. Where you show up with tires in the package and they get marked to be used or you get a set with your entry. This way there is no mistake that everyone is on the same tire for that event. Now when you are club racing again your club would need to find a "happy" rule to use for its local racers.
10-21-2013 | 02:29 PM
#1504
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From: In a land of mini-mighty mental giants
I like the move toward spec tires for this class, like VTA. Can't argue with VTA success.
Now how about spec motor like Spec GT they ran at IIC?
..and battery limit like VTA would be nice
Otherwise it does become another 17.5 stock class and we all know stock class is the most expensive to run
Now how about spec motor like Spec GT they ran at IIC?
..and battery limit like VTA would be nice
Otherwise it does become another 17.5 stock class and we all know stock class is the most expensive to run
Racing is only as expensive as you want to make it. Truth be told you are in control of your own check book/wallet even when it doesnt always feel that way at times...lol. Just because the guy next to you has some new trick part or some new motor hits the market it does not mean you have to buy it. Racers need to just have fun and not get so concerned with what new hot part is out there.
10-21-2013 | 05:16 PM
#1506
yes and I like those as well...haven't ran over a long period yet, but plan o giving them the full test at the Halloween Classic this weekend
and for the price around $12 retail for set of four..
and for the price around $12 retail for set of four..
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10-21-2013 | 05:30 PM
#1508
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Did you run the 2405's on carpet or asphalt ??
10-21-2013 | 06:13 PM
#1511
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why are some of you referring to this ride tire as a "spec" tire ? I just read the rules and there no change.
I can understand offering the tire as an option and letting people know about it, as the same has been done for all the other tires that have been used. If it's a better or faster tire no need to mandate it "spec" for everyone to use.
what was wrong with the tire rules that have been used for the last few years?
I don't see a certain tire leveling USGT playing field. There guys with newer car, older cars, and guys with alot of experience and driving tuning experience and guys with very little. You know a tire will not fix that.
why are some of you referring to this ride tire as a "spec" tire ? I just read the rules and there no change.
I can understand offering the tire as an option and letting people know about it, as the same has been done for all the other tires that have been used. If it's a better or faster tire no need to mandate it "spec" for everyone to use.
what was wrong with the tire rules that have been used for the last few years?
I don't see a certain tire leveling USGT playing field. There guys with newer car, older cars, and guys with alot of experience and driving tuning experience and guys with very little. You know a tire will not fix that.
10-21-2013 | 06:34 PM
#1512
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From: Macho Business Donkey Wrestler
Now posting for myself.
why are some of you referring to this ride tire as a "spec" tire ? I just read the rules and there no change.
I can understand offering the tire as an option and letting people know about it, as the same has been done for all the other tires that have been used. If it's a better or faster tire no need to mandate it "spec" for everyone to use.
what was wrong with the tire rules that have been used for the last few years?
I don't see a certain tire leveling USGT playing field. There guys with newer car, older cars, and guys with alot of experience and driving tuning experience and guys with very little. You know a tire will not fix that.
why are some of you referring to this ride tire as a "spec" tire ? I just read the rules and there no change.
I can understand offering the tire as an option and letting people know about it, as the same has been done for all the other tires that have been used. If it's a better or faster tire no need to mandate it "spec" for everyone to use.
what was wrong with the tire rules that have been used for the last few years?
I don't see a certain tire leveling USGT playing field. There guys with newer car, older cars, and guys with alot of experience and driving tuning experience and guys with very little. You know a tire will not fix that.
This is not trying to level the playing field but rather making entry into the class cost effective and EASIER.
The rules will be amended to reflect the use of a spec tire, but this will also not be effective until JAN 1 2014.
10-21-2013 | 07:01 PM
#1514
I like the spec tire idea, looking foward to it.
RobK, would there be any chance to make the rules more clear on what bodies are legal and not legal? The way its worded now kinda leaves the door open for
Wedge/Lola style bodies.
RobK, would there be any chance to make the rules more clear on what bodies are legal and not legal? The way its worded now kinda leaves the door open for
Wedge/Lola style bodies.
10-21-2013 | 07:04 PM
#1515
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The reason for the spec tire is that the tire situation for GT is not very good. X patterns are expensive and there are 3 varieties, not to mention HPIs other tires. The Ride tire we selected is very good on cost - a little more than $20 with rims and inserts for 4 tires. It also performs, as we used them for the USVTA Scale nationals 2 years ago, and had a lot of positive feedback. They were also used to Tq this years Southern VTA nationals in an "open" tire environment.
This is not trying to level the playing field but rather making entry into the class cost effective and EASIER.
The rules will be amended to reflect the use of a spec tire, but this will also not be effective until JAN 1 2014.
This is not trying to level the playing field but rather making entry into the class cost effective and EASIER.
The rules will be amended to reflect the use of a spec tire, but this will also not be effective until JAN 1 2014.
I also appreciate the effort to find a useable cheaper alternative. that's great, but why does it then need to be Mandatory.aka "spec". Why couldn't it be listed as a "recommended" tire for the class in the rules ? What about the guys who already have 3-5 sets of the pevious allowed tires ? They are now wasted money.