Hi Jon,
Can't see any problem at all with you running a Tamiya motor until you find your feet.
Pretty much all of us are running 13.5 brushless now, only a couple are running brushed, brushless just has so many advantages. But - as you're only just starting out run with what you have before spending any more.
As for tyres - someone will probably have a set you can use. May be helpful if you say what car they are for in case someone has as set mounted on suitable rims already.
Regards,
Dave.
PS - I think I'm the only person at the club who collects Tamiya 540 motors these days - for my Mardave oval racing!
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