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rcluke
09-09-2008, 10:31 PM
a mate of mine is looking for some tyres for his B4, he isnt racing with them, just outside bashing.

what are the best ones (cheapest) with a decent tread pattern for doing this with ?

also, am i right in thinking that GRP make 1/10 buggy tyres ?
Jez
09-09-2008, 10:43 PM
grp do do tyres for buggies.harder tyres will last longer but will have a tendency to lose traction when turning at higher speeds especially on concrete or when its damp/wet.schumacher do a road pattern tyre but dont not sure about their use on birt/grass etc.hope ive helped a little bit.thanks jez.
rcluke
09-09-2008, 10:45 PM
any idea how much the grp's are mate, and have you got a price / link to the schuey road ones ?

cheers
Jez
09-09-2008, 10:56 PM
any idea how much the grp's are mate, and have you got a price / link to the schuey road ones ?

cheers
fr 2wd £6.49 r £7.49.something like racing-cars.com,or pm muzzy[schumacher rep]or you could ask if anyone has any part worn tyres and rims to sell.can pick rims up £1 a pair,tyres similar.many racers disguard tyres after couple of runs.one mans rejects are another mans runners.thanks jez.
rcluke
10-09-2008, 09:57 AM
ok cheers mate
Spoolio
10-09-2008, 04:47 PM
For what it's worth I had some of the Schuey road tyres on my B4. They looked really sweet.

I took them off after less than 5 minutes which kinda gives away how impressed I was with 'em.

If your mate wants rubber that'll last and last and last try ebay for some Tamiya High Density Spike tyres, the ones they put on the DF-03, DB-01 and DT-02 chassis. They are crap for racing but seem perfectly OK for bashing (which is what Tamiya designed them for I guess). I've put B4 kit tyres on one of my Tamiya's so it should work the other way round too.
rcluke
10-09-2008, 08:43 PM
like these ones ?

http://www.rcmart.com/catalog/rc-touring-rubber-tires-tamiya-high-density-spike-rear-6235-51241-p-18510.html?cPath=35_283

http://www.rcmart.com/catalog/rc-touring-rubber-tires-tamiya-high-density-spike-front-6225-51240-p-18509.html?cPath=35_283
jim76
10-09-2008, 08:44 PM
i have loads of part worn yellows that he can have for £1 per pair?
rcluke
10-09-2008, 08:52 PM
how worn are they ? pic maybe
jim76
10-09-2008, 09:02 PM
they've had a few runs at regionals, but fine for bashing around roads and fields, or even for racing on high grip tracks like stotfold.
can't do a pick as my main PC died and i don;t have the camera software on my laptop
rcluke
10-09-2008, 09:08 PM
what tread pattern are they ?

minipin / spikes etc

also, how many pairs do you have ?

do you have fronts and rears, or ?
jim76
10-09-2008, 09:14 PM
they are mini spike. not sure how many sets off the top of my head, probably around 6-7 available, but more once i have sorted out my recent tyres from the F2's etc.

they are mainly 4wd front and rear, as 2wd front don't wear a great deal. If your mate is bashing then he will mainly need rears for the wheel spin!
rcluke
10-09-2008, 09:20 PM
he said he is interested.

when will you know how many pairs of rears you have?
jim76
10-09-2008, 09:41 PM
i'll let you know tomorrow as i need to sort out a load of car stuff in the garage to make some space!
rcluke
10-09-2008, 09:46 PM
cheers mate
rcluke
11-09-2008, 09:38 PM
did you count your tyres mate ?
Spoolio
12-09-2008, 07:41 AM
like these ones ?

http://www.rcmart.com/catalog/rc-touring-rubber-tires-tamiya-high-density-spike-rear-6235-51241-p-18510.html?cPath=35_283

http://www.rcmart.com/catalog/rc-touring-rubber-tires-tamiya-high-density-spike-front-6225-51240-p-18509.html?cPath=35_283

Yup, thems 'um. The used Schueys are probably a better bet at that price though - just remember he'll need inserts on either sort of tyre.