having probs with tyres going of to quick
 

i have a xray t3 the problem is the sorex 28jb tyres go of to quick they only last about 3-4 weeks at club night with 4 runs once a week on indoor carpet seem to have loads of tread left but car is all over the place the car is set up as the default xray t3 set up with 40 weight shock oil front and rear i clean tyres between heats with baby wipes and put on tyre traction compound between heats at home i clean and seal it a air tight bag any ideas how to prolong the life of my tyres ? thanks for any replies

I don't think baby wipes are a particularly effective cleaner. I use lighter fluid.

Having said that, I just leave my tyres as they came off the track at the end of each meeting, and they last ages.

It might be a motor/setup/driving style/track specific thing though - maybe the problem is you, not the tyres!

Try not cleaning them and only putting additive on at the start of the evening and only on the front or rear depending on where you need the traction on the car.

What does everyone else at your track do?

Hi,

Maybe its just the tyres coming away from the rim and making you slide. Try re gluing the edges every couple of runs should make the car more consistent and remove the sliding.

Brake Clean the tyres straight after the run and let dry.
Apply the Additive on Rear tyres for about 15 minutes
Apply the Additive on Front tyres for about 5 minutes before the run.
Make sure the Tyres are dry when going out to race

Hope this Helps

Matt

16 runs on a set of tyres is good !