What tires to get?

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Dmon

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I realize that this is like asking what is the best razor on the market, or which is the best beer. But I'm looking to replace the stock rear tires on my Baja 5B as the nubs are mostly worn down. The fronts seem to be fine and do well enough for me on turning so I probably will leave them.

My Baja is a used and fairly tired 5B with a 23cc stock engine. My surface of choice is grass field, cut like a lawn with not much leaves or sticks around. Add into that a bit of concrete, mostly so I don't have to carry the Baja to the field. :D I am not into comp, rarely run a set course and just like to go bombing around. I don't jump (much) and never high. I'm looking for what would be the most sensible for this kind of running. I don't normally run in sand or dirt. I may also be getting some paddles for winter fun, but that's another story.

So, what do your far more experienced minds suggest for a newbie like me? :)
 
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glenn, i have found the dirt buster rear works excellent on my buggy in a mix of grass, dirt and occasional hard surface(street). i also have a set of "all terrain" from rovan which work nearly as well, but probably better suited for harder packed dirt and the street. as it happens, i have 2 sets of dirt buster for sale on the forum. unfortunately they are buggy sets and you need 4 of the same for the t. by the way, thanks again for the jack stands. i get a lots of wows when the guys come over! paul ooops, my bad. you do have a b. the sets i have would work.
 
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Hostile mx or proline bowties for maximum traction on grass or any loose surface,
i would get em in hard compound for long life wear
 
I have Proline Badlands on my Baja and they grip like glue on dirt/grass. They suck onroad and makes you feel like you are driving on ice and you will wear them down fairly quick there.
 
A good alternative is to get a pair of Elcon rims made to fit the baja hex and then you've got a boat load of choice, tyres from FG, HARM, Hormann, SLD or GRP, they all produce tried and tested compound and patterns.
 
Well, I bought Bowties for running in my field but it sounds like my buddies want me to go running with them in the gravel pits so I also got a set of Hostile MX Knobby Rear Tire Set for 5b (HARD Compound) from DDM during the Black Friday sale. I figure I'd need them - that limestone gravel will shred stock tires in seconds!

Thanks for all the info guys.
 
Hostile nightmares are the best all rounder you can get mate,I've had near all the tyres for the baja and I would say the nightmares are the best.
J
 
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