hchytd

I am having the hardest time getting any replies on advice regarding what are the best RUBBER Tires to buy for street and parking lot bashing for my NTC3+? Specifically, I want the best all-around "rubber" tire (26mm) that provides the best grip and longest wear combination in a rubber tire for such purposes. So far, the only feedback I have gotten is: HPI Rally T "D Compound" and HPI X-patterned (but not sure if best to get belted radial, pro compound, or D compound)? Please help...anyone?!!Thank you.
-Tiffany

nitroracer20

I heard the hpi prielli tires are awesome and get really long wear. I need new tires for the rs4 and I think im going to try the venom magnetics. For like 25 buck mounted to a wheel already, thats a great deal.
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napalm_Fire

Ive had the pirelli tires for near a gallon now and they still have great treads on them, Im amazed with these tires for onroad use. I used X patterns and they wore out after about a quart of fuel. These things have a noticeable difference in grip between the x patterns

and now all the x pattern loyalists come out to defend themselves, lol...

ThunderbirdJunkie

My Feedback: (3)

HPI D-compound X-patterns with medium inserts.
your x patterns probably wore quick because they were pro compound:P

napalm_Fire

http://www2.towerhobbies.com/cgi-bin...?&I=LXBSZ2&P=7

those are the X patterns I got, I dont like em, im going to try magnetics next, and then for summer use, im going to use racing slicks

Scottyrox

My LHS advised me to get the HPI BELTED because with the 2 speed tranny the tires will stay closer to the rim while driving at high speeds. I personally like foam tires but they wear out faster, but have more grip (IMO). You can buy the good foams online, mounted already for what you would pay for 2 HPI tires w/o rims. Hope I helped ya.

nitroracer20

Any one try the magnetics? Wanna get them, seem cheap though. You think they will grip/last?
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vduber4

I had the magnetics and they did not last long at all. The first day i had them mounted they were showing significant wear for only about two to three tanks worth. I would not buy these tires for a nitro car again, its just too much power and tork for them.