Tyre difference
11-10-2006 | 08:18 AM
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Tyre difference
i want to know which of these two are better
the HPI Super Drift Tire radials (a type)
or Stage-D 04S-26 Tire
stage d tyre is complete slick
super drift tyre has tread
has anyone tried both?
im confused as to why they would have two types
is the treaded one going to be less driftable
the HPI Super Drift Tire radials (a type)
or Stage-D 04S-26 Tire
stage d tyre is complete slick
super drift tyre has tread
has anyone tried both?
im confused as to why they would have two types
is the treaded one going to be less driftable
11-10-2006 | 08:24 AM
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RE: Tyre difference
the hpi drift ( a type) come with foam, glued and on rims,
the stage d tyers dont, so you have to do them yourself, the stage d tyers are more for nitro i think.. (correct me someone if wrong)...lol
the stage d tyers dont, so you have to do them yourself, the stage d tyers are more for nitro i think.. (correct me someone if wrong)...lol
11-10-2006 | 06:06 PM
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RE: Tyre difference
the a types (ones with tread) are more for electrics. and the stage D tires are mainly for nitro. although its reallly just what you like better
11-10-2006 | 09:58 PM
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RE: Tyre difference
so im going to have better luck with the actual stage d tyres?
it says on the hpi site that the stage d tyres come with foam inserts
and it doesnt say anything about that for the a type treaded ones
i am using nitro soo ill see if i can get my hobby shop to order them in
it says on the hpi site that the stage d tyres come with foam inserts
and it doesnt say anything about that for the a type treaded ones
i am using nitro soo ill see if i can get my hobby shop to order them in
11-11-2006 | 03:31 PM
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RE: Tyre difference
Exactly what I would tell you. Stage D's are hard compounded for high revving in nitro drifts. The A types This quote is from their website: "These tires(The Type A's) have two opposite drift characteristics balanced at a high level: great drift quality in low speed for electric cars for drift beginners and excellent controllability in high speed Nitro use for expert drivers." So the radial ones go either way and the stage d's can be used if you own a nitro or have an electric with a brushless system.
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the a types (ones with tread) are more for electrics. and the stage D tires are mainly for nitro. although its reallly just what you like better
the a types (ones with tread) are more for electrics. and the stage D tires are mainly for nitro. although its reallly just what you like better
11-11-2006 | 03:46 PM
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RE: Tyre difference
Let's put this topic to rest.
The original Stage-D slicks are crap. They grip too damned much. They're not even worth a second look. Period.
The drift radials "Advan Super Drift A-Type or whatever the hell they're called" will work with electric power, but you'll never get the angle achievable by Yokomo and ABS tires. In order to run them with electric power, I'd recommend the Novak Velociti motors with GTB ESC, or a lower turn motor in the 10-15 turn range. They also work very well with nitro cars, as they allow for great drift speeds, but with the touchy nature, and engine lag, of nitros, you won't be able to achieve the quick transitions as you would be able to in a plastic-type-tire-equipped electric car. Also, no matter what tire you choose, be it the HPI drift radials, Yokomo drift radials, Pit Shimizu/Dunlop drift radials, etc., if you're going to use them, plan on making a big, and I meanBIG track.
Personally, I wouldn't mess with any rubber drift tire until someone perfect them. Rubber grips too much, especially when warm. There is supposed to be a new 'hybrid' drift tire that somehow provides the grip of a rubber tire when you need it, with the angle, ease of transition, and recover-ability of plastic-type tires.
So until then, I would only recommend Yokomo Zero-One R single-ringed tires.
The original Stage-D slicks are crap. They grip too damned much. They're not even worth a second look. Period.
The drift radials "Advan Super Drift A-Type or whatever the hell they're called" will work with electric power, but you'll never get the angle achievable by Yokomo and ABS tires. In order to run them with electric power, I'd recommend the Novak Velociti motors with GTB ESC, or a lower turn motor in the 10-15 turn range. They also work very well with nitro cars, as they allow for great drift speeds, but with the touchy nature, and engine lag, of nitros, you won't be able to achieve the quick transitions as you would be able to in a plastic-type-tire-equipped electric car. Also, no matter what tire you choose, be it the HPI drift radials, Yokomo drift radials, Pit Shimizu/Dunlop drift radials, etc., if you're going to use them, plan on making a big, and I meanBIG track.
Personally, I wouldn't mess with any rubber drift tire until someone perfect them. Rubber grips too much, especially when warm. There is supposed to be a new 'hybrid' drift tire that somehow provides the grip of a rubber tire when you need it, with the angle, ease of transition, and recover-ability of plastic-type tires.
So until then, I would only recommend Yokomo Zero-One R single-ringed tires.
11-11-2006 | 03:54 PM
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RE: Tyre difference
I would also recommend the single wide drift ring version tires. I was jus givin them the info they wanted but I am against HPI's drift tires. I only do their slicks and radials and wheels
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Let's put this topic to rest.
The original Stage-D slicks are crap. They grip too damned much. They're not even worth a second look. Period.
The drift radials "Advan Super Drift A-Type or whatever the hell they're called" will work with electric power, but you'll never get the angle achievable by Yokomo and ABS tires. In order to run them with electric power, I'd recommend the Novak Velociti motors with GTB ESC, or a lower turn motor in the 10-15 turn range. They also work very well with nitro cars, as they allow for great drift speeds, but with the touchy nature, and engine lag, of nitros, you won't be able to achieve the quick transitions as you would be able to in a plastic-type-tire-equipped electric car. Also, no matter what tire you choose, be it the HPI drift radials, Yokomo drift radials, Pit Shimizu/Dunlop drift radials, etc., if you're going to use them, plan on making a big, and I meanBIG track.
Personally, I wouldn't mess with any rubber drift tire until someone perfect them. Rubber grips too much, especially when warm. There is supposed to be a new 'hybrid' drift tire that somehow provides the grip of a rubber tire when you need it, with the angle, ease of transition, and recover-ability of plastic-type tires.
So until then, I would only recommend Yokomo Zero-One R single-ringed tires.
Let's put this topic to rest.
The original Stage-D slicks are crap. They grip too damned much. They're not even worth a second look. Period.
The drift radials "Advan Super Drift A-Type or whatever the hell they're called" will work with electric power, but you'll never get the angle achievable by Yokomo and ABS tires. In order to run them with electric power, I'd recommend the Novak Velociti motors with GTB ESC, or a lower turn motor in the 10-15 turn range. They also work very well with nitro cars, as they allow for great drift speeds, but with the touchy nature, and engine lag, of nitros, you won't be able to achieve the quick transitions as you would be able to in a plastic-type-tire-equipped electric car. Also, no matter what tire you choose, be it the HPI drift radials, Yokomo drift radials, Pit Shimizu/Dunlop drift radials, etc., if you're going to use them, plan on making a big, and I meanBIG track.
Personally, I wouldn't mess with any rubber drift tire until someone perfect them. Rubber grips too much, especially when warm. There is supposed to be a new 'hybrid' drift tire that somehow provides the grip of a rubber tire when you need it, with the angle, ease of transition, and recover-ability of plastic-type tires.
So until then, I would only recommend Yokomo Zero-One R single-ringed tires.
11-12-2006 | 03:33 AM
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RE: Tyre difference
it seems you are coming from a electric point of view so it doesnt help me much but oh well.
ive tried pvc.. way too slippery it just like ice, but i put stips of duct tape on the pvc and that worked pretty well for me.
im going to try and get some abs as ive heard that it has more grip than pvc
im still not convivced that the actual stage d tyres wont work with nitro
thanks for the good input though everyone
ive tried pvc.. way too slippery it just like ice, but i put stips of duct tape on the pvc and that worked pretty well for me.
im going to try and get some abs as ive heard that it has more grip than pvc
im still not convivced that the actual stage d tyres wont work with nitro
thanks for the good input though everyone
