6563LikesUSGT
08-08-2021 | 03:31 PM
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From: Macho Business Donkey Wrestler
I am another who likes to mount my own USGT tires. I have bought some wheels from RC Mart that looked much like the wheels that Exotek made for a while (hint, hint Mike). I think they are made by Speedline.
I ordered a set of premounts from Monaco RC. They are tagged as Rides and came on a while split-five spoke wheel. They were listed as ETS approved. The wheel is very shiny white which makes me wonder if it will prove to be brittle. I haven't run them yet.
Scott
I ordered a set of premounts from Monaco RC. They are tagged as Rides and came on a while split-five spoke wheel. They were listed as ETS approved. The wheel is very shiny white which makes me wonder if it will prove to be brittle. I haven't run them yet.
Scott
08-08-2021 | 03:33 PM
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From: Macho Business Donkey Wrestler
I usually build my own USGT tyres and have frequently used Tamiya rims. The newer 24mm rims that are hard (54738, 54739) are pretty strong. The ones that are white abs on the other hand don't take knocks too well. Exceptions of the 5 star 53471.. they seem to do pretty good.
@ Mike - I was under the impression that MST are 26 mm?
@ Mike - I was under the impression that MST are 26 mm?
08-08-2021 | 03:46 PM
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08-08-2021 | 05:05 PM
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Going to a 26 mm wheel flattens the tread surface a bit and can help combat tire swelling.
Tamiya and speed mind have the best options for race quality wheels. Some are even available in different offsets.
Premount wheels can be brittle and I only use them if they are handout races and am forced to use them.
HPI and may wheels look great but are not as tough as Tamiya and speed mind.
Tamiya and speed mind have the best options for race quality wheels. Some are even available in different offsets.
Premount wheels can be brittle and I only use them if they are handout races and am forced to use them.
HPI and may wheels look great but are not as tough as Tamiya and speed mind.
08-09-2021 | 04:29 PM
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From: Macho Business Donkey Wrestler
Hard to say other than the options you have mentioned, especially since Horizon has acquired Pro Line...
08-16-2021 | 09:11 AM
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if you want wheels contact Paul Lemieux and he sells the wheels on his gravity line at a reasonable cost . I have yet to break one of his wheels .
08-16-2021 | 10:50 AM
Which traction compound are you using at your tracks?
We made the switch from SXT to TDK (organic) last year. Both are good in regards to traction.
As for dire durability, the organic TDK is causing early swelling.. eg just when you’re tyres start to break in and grip comes up, swelling starts.. which for carpet is not so great for carpet.
I will add that I only use the same product for cleaning and saucing.. eg TDK for cleaning after race and TDK for saucing. Nothing else
We made the switch from SXT to TDK (organic) last year. Both are good in regards to traction.
As for dire durability, the organic TDK is causing early swelling.. eg just when you’re tyres start to break in and grip comes up, swelling starts.. which for carpet is not so great for carpet.
I will add that I only use the same product for cleaning and saucing.. eg TDK for cleaning after race and TDK for saucing. Nothing else
08-16-2021 | 11:38 AM
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I really like the 6 spoke wheels myself. If you count what's available from Gravity, Sweep Racing, Tamiya and Speed Mind I guess there are plenty of affordable options to choose from.
Which traction compound are you using at your tracks?
We made the switch from SXT to TDK (organic) last year. Both are good in regards to traction.
As for dire durability, the organic TDK is causing early swelling.. eg just when you’re tyres start to break in and grip comes up, swelling starts.. which for carpet is not so great for carpet.
I will add that I only use the same product for cleaning and saucing.. eg TDK for cleaning after race and TDK for saucing. Nothing else
We made the switch from SXT to TDK (organic) last year. Both are good in regards to traction.
As for dire durability, the organic TDK is causing early swelling.. eg just when you’re tyres start to break in and grip comes up, swelling starts.. which for carpet is not so great for carpet.
I will add that I only use the same product for cleaning and saucing.. eg TDK for cleaning after race and TDK for saucing. Nothing else
08-16-2021 | 12:00 PM
1. cold temperatures - the fatty oils in sauce harden and form fat particles. You need to warm up the sauce 😂
2. USGT / VTA spec tyres balloon much earlier than with SXT.
F1, TC tyres such as Sorex etc don’t have the swelling issue
08-16-2021 | 09:03 PM
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Which traction compound are you using at your tracks?
We made the switch from SXT to TDK (organic) last year. Both are good in regards to traction.
As for dire durability, the organic TDK is causing early swelling.. eg just when you’re tyres start to break in and grip comes up, swelling starts.. which for carpet is not so great for carpet.
I will add that I only use the same product for cleaning and saucing.. eg TDK for cleaning after race and TDK for saucing. Nothing else
We made the switch from SXT to TDK (organic) last year. Both are good in regards to traction.
As for dire durability, the organic TDK is causing early swelling.. eg just when you’re tyres start to break in and grip comes up, swelling starts.. which for carpet is not so great for carpet.
I will add that I only use the same product for cleaning and saucing.. eg TDK for cleaning after race and TDK for saucing. Nothing else