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frogger
08-01-2008, 08:40 PM
I would like to get a small selection of tyres for my imminent 2WD Tamtech to race indoors. I take it the SC Buggy Champ tyres are about the best? Anyone know where to buy some (and possibly any others)?
jimmy
08-01-2008, 09:15 PM
Some of the vast range of other mini tyres might fit - not sure though. The others in the TamTech range are probably best avoiding. the ribbed fronts appear to be a bit inconsistent and give the steering an odd feel - so im told.

I got my SC tyres from RC Champ in Japan, but they were in all the model shops over there when I was there in september. Not sure about the part numbers as I quickly de-bagged them. They were something like double the price of the standard champ tyres but come with foams.
frogger
08-01-2008, 10:17 PM
I've ordered a GB01 chassis kit, Desert Gator body and a load of hopups. Not ordered the GB02 front suspension yet, will see how I get on with the GB01 front end and hop ups for a start. Also got the Tamiya aeration shocks.

Just can't seem to find the Buggy Champ SC rear tyres anywhere on the planet! :(
Danosborne6661
08-01-2008, 10:50 PM
Carl - You know the pics i posted on UK-Micro of some of the GB-01's? My Dads ordered a set of those tyres for his new GB-01, they look like they will be good so will let you know how they are. Also we've ordered a few Mini-t rear tyres to see if they well stretch over OK aswell :)

Will let ya know :D
frogger
08-01-2008, 11:19 PM
Keep me posted please Dan!
frogger
09-01-2008, 12:01 AM
Found a place and ordered a set. Will see if they arrive :D

etamiya (http://www.etamiya.com/shop/advanced_search_result.php?keywords=buggy+champ&x=6&y=7)
twisty
09-01-2008, 04:20 AM
I have had stuff from them to the UK no problem at all :)
mrspeedy
10-01-2008, 03:43 PM
My std compound buggy champ tyres arrived in the post today and they seem OK, probably a medium compound, no inserts tho so I'll get some inferno ones fitted. I'm sure they'll be good on carpet, not sure about on the slippy stuff tho :D
jimmy
10-01-2008, 03:50 PM
Yeah only the SC ones come with foam - I raced the std tyres and they were alright on the carpet but fairly hard work on the slippy. The SC were better all round - but still not amazing on the slippy.
mrspeedy
11-01-2008, 10:50 AM
I'd better get some drifting practice in then :D