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Old 02-14-2007, 11:30 PM
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Someone on here suggested these tires. I did a little research about them and from what i read they seem really good. But, what # should i get for my B/L TC-4. I just bash. Parking lot runs. I want to be able to get great launches and slide a bit all at the same time.
Old 02-15-2007, 12:16 PM
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you have to know what the surface temp (track temperature) is and order the right compound (32R, 36R, 28R etc.??) based on track temp -
Old 02-15-2007, 10:15 PM
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I'm not racing. Just bashing around in a parking lot.
Old 02-16-2007, 05:07 AM
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Get foams if you bash.
Old 02-16-2007, 08:24 AM
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bashing to me = running on unprepared suraces = chunked foams - i would not run foams where there is a possibility of hitting rocks and debris which will cut or chunk the tires - does not matter whether you are racing or not you still need to know what the temp of the track is to get the right sorex tires for the application.
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Default RE: Sorex Tires

With the #'s on the tires. Is the lower # softer or harder?

I just want to get i set of tires for all 4 wheels. I run my car both at daytime and at night. So the temps of the ground will vary a lot. What # would you recomend me getting? Or should i just stick with steel belted tires? No foams for me.
Old 02-16-2007, 12:18 PM
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Default RE: Sorex Tires

for bashing i use hpi 4495 or 4490 x pattern belted radils or standard radials - for high speed i would use the belted i think they are the 4495...........they work well for all around play - i was using them on the race car and pickup 2 laps when i switched to the sorex 32r for track temps 130-150F.......but for playing around i liked the hpi x pattern.

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