Hey guys since I got the m05 pro chassis it didn't come with any tires so what do you guys suggest for parking lots/ streets / driveways?

I saw a lot of people mention the hpi x patterns as a alternative to Tamiya ones but wasn't sure what size. Ones I found were 26mm but wasn't sure if these would fit but I am open to suggestions.

I know softer the tire the more grip but didn't want to be replacing tires everytime I turn around either.

Shimuzu!!!!!!! I have super soft rear and soft front. Great set up for me. Use tamiya super hard inserts

Just be sure you're buying M chassis tires. Width isn't generally mentioned for them, so i'd suspect you're looking at TC size rubber. Mini tires will generally be either 55mm in diameter, or 60mm for most Tamiya's and a few others. The pit Shimizu dunlops are available in harder compound do and last ages.

Dear Mr Monkey Bum Racing. This Sir, is the part you seek.
Dimensions supplied by Nathan Tasca, nice picture supplied by me.
The un-dimensioned holes he didn't measure but you know what goes in to them anyway.

YOU ARE THE KING.

I guess Nathan is an okay guy as well. Huge thanks.

Looks like my best guesses were very, very close - less than 0.5mm. The biggest error was thickness - over by 1mm.

Actually tried this for our winter indoor season this past year. Box stock M03M Kit with only a few mods off the top of my head:
- cut down coil on stock silver springs to get ride height down. Used those plastic ride height spacers to fine tune ride height after. Added only inside limiter to front shocks. Thinking was to improve steering.
- extra washer each side of stock gear diff. Tighten well for slightly tighter diff
- bearings obviously
- used SGrips front with CA edge and kit rear tires.
- ziptied down the steering servo to chassis cause the plastic servo braces suck
- heat shrink outdrives covering dogbones so less chance to pop out

Super fun to drive as there is literally the crappiest corner speed ever. You need to either time the car slowing down enough when you get to a corner to turn or hit the brakes hard to slow down enough to turn but still watch ever car setup decently rotate better and drive out of the corner faster. Pretty humbling.

Had the car down to about 0.1-0.2 consistency entire race but no way to compete against hopped up M05 versions whatever running about 0.5 seconds faster per lap on indoor medium to high grip Ozite carpet on a 11-12 second lap track. But still fun nonetheless.

Let me know any tips you have to get the car to rotate more cause I'm out of ideas.

Ivan

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Honestly, this is what I love about this site!
There are so many knowledgable people on here that are so willing to guide someone
And exchange information so willingly!

Ok guys I'm buying the gear diff this week! Now I'm on asphalt mostly but I plan on racing the car on carpet too this year....what oil should I get for the diff? I'm not sure which to get and will it make a big difference on which weight to get for the oil? Or do I need to pick one and just deal with it. I'm probably not racing carpet much compared to running it outside but would like it to handle the carpet when I go

Why are you getting another gear diff? I thought it was a stock part!

No the 3 racing oil diff that takes the oil. Not the stock one lol. Not sure what weight of oil to get tho and from where should I get it ?

So I've found out from axle 182 last year in my messages that a higher weight oil is for surfaces with more grip I. E a 500000 weight is good for carpet and a 250000 or 300000 weight is more for asphalt. Im going to try the 300000 and see what happens with it. I'm sure it's better than the one in the kit. Next stop brushless!

If your focus is fun, outside running and you'd like to minimize tire wear/maximize steering, go with something lighter, like whatever 3Racing supplies, or anything under 100,000wt. If your focus will eventually be indoor racing, 500,000wt is a good starting point.

It's all for the sake of an unicorn-like M03 conversion, so the front suspension will be slightly less floppy.

Ever wonder if Tamiya will be smart and base the next FWD mini on an existing product, like the FF? They did it once and it was crap. Maybe they'll try again.

It comes with a 2000ct I think a review said. I'll wait and see if it does but a 2000ct is that equal to 200000??