Joelk
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I was wondering if any of you have tried different tire compounds for f/r use and what your results have been.
I have been thinking about it and have two theories.
The first, which I favor, is to try a softer compound in the front, as even with 500k/1mil in the center diff, there is less weight on the front axle, thus the front has less traction and could benefit from a softer compound.
The other theory is to maximize rear traction with a softer compound, and, as the front tires are slipping anyway, use a harder compound to maximize r tire life.
I would also love to hear what the relative f/r tire wear is like from guys who do a lot of street driving.
Of course the best idea may be to just use the appropriate compound and rotate the tires, just like a 1:1 street vehicle. That said, many high performance 1:1 vehicles use different compounds/tires f/r.
My application will be a Talion on some pavement, but mostly smooth hard packed dirt. Considering the Powerhobby Scorpion tires. Leaning towards race compound f/r, but considering trying the sport compound on one axle as well. May buy 4 race, 2 sport, and see what works.
Also considering 1/5 grp tires with the adapter, but don't really feel like changing hubs when I want to go back to Katars or Backflip LPs for normal bashing.
I have been thinking about it and have two theories.
The first, which I favor, is to try a softer compound in the front, as even with 500k/1mil in the center diff, there is less weight on the front axle, thus the front has less traction and could benefit from a softer compound.
The other theory is to maximize rear traction with a softer compound, and, as the front tires are slipping anyway, use a harder compound to maximize r tire life.
I would also love to hear what the relative f/r tire wear is like from guys who do a lot of street driving.
Of course the best idea may be to just use the appropriate compound and rotate the tires, just like a 1:1 street vehicle. That said, many high performance 1:1 vehicles use different compounds/tires f/r.
My application will be a Talion on some pavement, but mostly smooth hard packed dirt. Considering the Powerhobby Scorpion tires. Leaning towards race compound f/r, but considering trying the sport compound on one axle as well. May buy 4 race, 2 sport, and see what works.
Also considering 1/5 grp tires with the adapter, but don't really feel like changing hubs when I want to go back to Katars or Backflip LPs for normal bashing.
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