View Full Version : What Tires Foam or Cap???????


WICKED RC
12-10-2004, 02:41 PM
I run 4cell stock on flat concrete.I need to know what kind and compound to use. Thanks

Q-ball
12-10-2004, 03:45 PM
It may always vary a little depending on the conditions, but everyone is saying pink rears/ purple fronts is a good starting point. Or 3 pinks with a purple on the RF.

Overall, you'll probably want the rear tires softer than the fronts.

pmsimkins
12-10-2004, 06:33 PM
Every track is different. Two flat concrete tracks may take completely different tires. I would never buy tires for a track until I found out what the regulars there run. You don't want to waste $60. One thing I do know is that you won't be using caps on a flat concrete track.

Echeconnee
12-10-2004, 10:04 PM
Every track is different. Two flat concrete tracks may take completely different tires. I would never buy tires for a track until I found out what the regulars there run. You don't want to waste $60. One thing I do know is that you won't be using caps on a flat concrete track.you would be surprised

jflack
12-10-2004, 11:49 PM
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pmsimkins
12-11-2004, 12:56 AM
Sorry, I stand corrected about the cap thing. I've always run banked asphalt in the summers, other than the Velo. I didn't realize caps would hook up on a flat track. Live and learn. Anyway, like I said, your best is to do what the majority of the regulars do and then work from there.

rcovalracer
12-11-2004, 01:18 AM
I have run caps on a flat concrete track with good traction,I have also tested caps on what is a flat,asphalt, "foam" tire track and managed to get traction/good lap times with RED BSR's all the way around..

Normally though I try to run what everyone else runs + foams are alot cheaper..:thumbsup:

Fl Flash
12-11-2004, 01:09 PM
Rcovalracer, Are foams really cheaper? how many caps have you worn out at Branford? Ok, How many foams have you worn out at Hobbyworld?
See Ya Sunday Kevin, come on over and pit with me and I,ll quit raggin on ya for a LIL while :lol:

rcovalracer
12-11-2004, 01:49 PM
Rcovalracer, Are foams really cheaper? how many caps have you worn out at Branford? Ok, How many foams have you worn out at Hobbyworld?
See Ya Sunday Kevin, come on over and pit with me and I,ll quit raggin on ya for a LIL while :lol:
1.Yes
2.Too many to count,I like the Red's even if it is 100° outside.
3.2 tires out of the 2 sets I have bought for this year. One set managed to make it safe out of the short track racin last month..:rolleyes: ..The two tires didn't wear out though,more driver error because I busted the rims on both @ HW.
4.See ya in the trailor Sunday... :cool:


Kevin
Kevin's RC Oval Site/Branford RC Speedway (http://www.kevinsrc.tk/)

pepe
12-11-2004, 04:12 PM
RED's! man anybody can make reds hook up, but you won't be fast,now go get some pinks or blues and get to work on that car.

rcovalracer
12-11-2004, 07:51 PM
RED's! man anybody can make reds hook up, but you won't be fast,now go get some pinks or blues and get to work on that car.
Hmmm !!!! Seems I have heard that a 1,000 times, :lol:

Fl Flash
12-11-2004, 10:13 PM
Get them reds warmed up! Have you seen the forcast for tomorrow brrrrrrrrrr :lol: