RE: Newbie Trying to decide
Heheh!
That's an easy one! Raikou Drift Tires. Go to their website, and check out their compounds.
Can I make a suggestion? Get the DXPE/D68 combo pack. Those two compounds will get you going on a number of surfaces (neither seems to like medium to rough asphalt, though), and you won't be replacing them anytime soon. I am still running a set of DXPE's, and they're going on two years old!! You won't wear out the D68's! Their prices are EXTREMELY fair, and they come out with new tires every year. There are new tires at the website. Check it out.
Good deal on the bearings and prop shaft. Those are a very good place to start.