I notice after following the link to the USVTA/USGT rules that it doesn't mention the new tire rule for USGT.

USGT Class Rules and Specifications

Note: JANUARY 1 2014 The Ride spec tire will become the official spec tire for USGT
RIE24025 - set of 4 available through Gravity RC http://www.teamgravityrc.com/ to dealers and retail
Chassis Specification:
Any 1/10 4wd or Fwd sedan with 4 wheel independent suspension.

Weight Specification:
4wd 1450g weight Fwd 1200g weight

Body Specifications:
Any 190mm or 200mm body. Body can be any body that is NOT on the ROAR T2 body list. FWD encouraged to use FWD bodies However, Can AM or IMSA style bodies, similar to 1/12 or 1/8 bodies are also discouraged NO Trucks
Any "SCALE" molded wings can be used. Lexan wings 10mm maximum height / side dam height
Scale type race liveries encouraged

Tire & Wheel Specifications:
Tires-Any treaded (non slick) non belted or belted rubber tire available 24 or 26mm. Must used a nonmolded (ex. open cell foam) insert or no insert. Grinding of tire tread is NOT permitted. Sanding of mold seam to remove seam is allowed
Wheels- Any 24 or 26mm spoke (non-dish) type wheel

While the above is the ideal for this class, a track, event, or series may approve a premounted tire, slick tires being acceptable. A spoked wheel is encouraged if possible for premounted tires


Ride Height Specification:
Minimum ride height is 5mm.



Motor Specifications:
ROAR approved 21.5 + 2s lipo batteries No tuning rotors, must use OEM rotor 12.3-12.5mm

Approved ESCs:
ESC ROAR approved spec software or USVTA list

Race Specification:
6 minute qualifiers
8 minute mains

Battery Specifications:
ROAR approved hard case batteries

The new tires were amazing all weekend . ran a set for 2 club races and my son ran my 2012 with they same setup/tires all weekend at the us indoor champs he had fast laps every round and one tap cost him tq. And had the main raped up till last lap where he got stuck in a back marker which cleared the way for bill sydor to take the win . this kid(Matthew Lyons) + xray+ride tires = super fast car!

"wrapped"

@Darkside,
I am familiar with the rules changes, but thanks for the update. I was just saying that the site didn't seem to have the updated rules, or maybe the link took us to an old spot.
Anyone done a side-by-side performance comparison between the X-pattern D compounds and the new tires?

Nahh...his word might be more inline with what was happening...lol.

KK sydor was on his back bumper up until the incident. Lol
But I did mean wrapped.

Sydor and a 12 year old....nah you might have used the right word the first time...lol. I know what you meant to say it was just funny.

Glad to see him doing so well and glad to hear about the tires too!!!

I have no hard data, just observations: The X-Patterns seem to have just a bit more grip on a low-traction surface. When the traction comes up, the X-Patterns start chirping due to the tread (at least when it's still fairly deep), and the advantage then seems to go to the Rides.

thanks, Howard.

looking for tires ?? in stock here: http://racevta.com/index.php?manufacturers_id=11

You building a USGT car? Who's driving it?

More wheel choices for new spec tires





http://racevta.com/index.php?manufacturers_id=11

very nice. any other colors planned? or just white?