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Old 03-17-2011 | 09:33 AM
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BlueShade Zero
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Default RE: HPI T Drift Tire Question?

The super drifts are a completely different tire from the Raikous... I have a set, havnt used them much, but i can tell you right off the bat its completely different and its still a pure drift tire. A Drifts are for high rpm, or high grip drifting. You can get some serious speed on them while still being able to go sideways with out loosing control.

Those guys are serious pro's though. Cool music too (though i hate the Videogamy sounding bit). Iliked the bit at the end where the dud spins out, and just keeps goin like no big deal. Kinda like how you have to be with the rally (Except all the time, every time)

I'm actually having an issue with my Raikou DxPE's where they'll go over the first half of the rim, but will get caught on the second to the point i cant get the wheel over it... I got one set on an old set of rims by basically forcing it on, and one of the tires popped off the edge again and wont go back on. Kinda irritating tbh, something i've never had to deal with with my hpi super drifts being made of rubber.

Still, the two wheels perform the same function, but the super drifts are alot faster. Better for Gymkhana, since they'll let you slid, grip, and pickup speed all while maintaining excellent drift control. Needless to say, because they run faster, theyre also less precise, thats where the DxPE's work well. Ihave hardly used them, and threw them on a non drift chassis, but from what i can tell they work great. Its not like riding on ice as is with most drift tires, you can feel the control still there, but they slide long and smooth. Oh, and theyre damn near invincible. Just wish they had a bigger profile, the super skinny wheels, imo, look gimpy. I actually regret picking up the ABSwheels, no clue why i did. Iknew i wouldnt like them. Theyre like drifting in slo mo, and extra slippery. I'll end up giving them away if i dont just toss them.