Drifting is not easy, drifting takes a lot of practice, patience and good throttle control at the right place. A person who has mastered drifting will drift any drift tire. If you are new to drifting, do not waste money on different tires, looking for drift skills from a tire, a tire will not make you a good drifter. Different tire compounds will come into play later on as your skills increase.

Put out two cones about 5 to 8 feet apart and go around them in a figure 8 gradually, gradually, did I say gradually, increasing throttle as you go around the cone. If your car spins out decrease your throttle setting on your radio, try 50% setting. Some guys use the on off throttle technique, increasing and decreasing throttle smoothly and repeatedly as they go around the turn.

Yes it is boring, but this drill will teach you control, that's what drifting is all about. If you are new to drifting, and are practicing in a small area on blacktop (asphalt) you can use ABS, if you find it's still too slippery RAIKOUDRIFTTIRES has different profiles of ABS for slip/grip ratio. I really recommend polyethylene, it is not rubber, and it is not solid hard plastic. It is a petroleum based resin material used in many applications for its non friction property. This tire will outlast ABS ten times over, you will wear down a ton of ABS tires before you wear down a poly tire.

Yes every one has different preferences when it comes to tires because everyone has different skill levels and driving techniques, some break the rear early and rev high thru the sweep others enter the sweep and keep it by throttling on and off. But first, you need to learn how to drift then you will select a tire that will enhance your skill level and technique.

So don't fall prey to the hype - it's not the tire, it's not the chassis, it's not the shocks or spring, it's the driver. Tires or tons of parts don't drift, drivers do. These items will do one of two things, enhance your skills or amplify your faults.

If you have the drive to buy, put together and paint an RC car - you have the drive to master the drift! Best to you and keep practicing!

RAIKOU DRIFT TEAM