Tire size question

[ChuenouXiao]

The bigger the tire, the more top end speed? Or is it the other way around?

 

[Guest]

You are correct.

 

[Deluge1]

You're correct. Taller tires increase speed.

 

[ChuenouXiao]

Best pavement large tires for top end speed?

 

[Guest]

I run hostile slicks.

 

[ChuenouXiao]

I run hostile slicks.

Do they foam up at high speed?

 

[Guest]

No. The hostiles are really stiff.

 

[ChuenouXiao]

No. The hostiles are really stiff.

Your thoughts on slick tires with three lines divided evenly along the tire for better steering? Advantage of pure slick vs lines?

 

[Guest]

I've only seen photos, never had a set in my hands. They look ok and they're relatively inexpensive. Your not out much to give them a try.

 

[Guest]

Your talking about these, right?

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[ChuenouXiao]

Your talking about these, right?-

They look promising.... don't know about the quality... will have to try it out and report back here when I do have em

 

[Deluge1]

Those look like the FG F1 tires. You're better off with slicks, more rubber for the road and they'll handle better.

 

[Guest]

Here is what the Hostiles look like. They are rears and fronts. I'm going to changing the wheels the hpi stars flex so much the chrome is flaking.

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[ChuenouXiao]

What tires should I get for 80% on road, 15% grass and 5% off road dirt? I'm talking about a all terrain type of tire that doesn't foam up at high speed. I'm planning to replace my cheap all terrain tires. I'm running slicks now so just planning ahead. I know that sometime I want to run my XB on the grass too

 

[Guest]

I think the hostiles would be your best bet. They are much thicker than the copies.

 

[alfred e numan]

If you are running on hardpacked dirt with some loose dirt on top, and dry short grass the grp easy fronts could be worth looking at- they seen like a pretty good compromise. they have 3 compounds. On grass, the live center gear helps on the cats. The car I have will hit approx 40 mph before all 4 tires start spinning. They are fun to drift with also. The only place that seems to stock is f-g supply in Califorina- L A i think--about 47 dollars per axle.

 

[Deluge1]

I like the look of the GRP's. They look like they'd perform well on dirt and pavement.

GRP

 

[Deluge1]

Just remembered that another member used the GRP's on his XB.

http://www.redcatrampageforum.com/showthread.php?t=6786&page=3

 

[alfred e numan]

grp

The grp easy tires seem to work really good on pavement. I run 4 fronts, medium compound. Something like a turf tire on a tractor or golf course 4 wheeler. I do run the bulldogs -m compound 4 fronts 90% of the time. I also bought 4 hpi bulldogs -m compound rears =white wheels. Not shure what to do with these- perhaps sell? all 4 are unused. perhaps large scale may horse trade for 4 fronts? its worth a try. www.grpgandini.it.