New Ballistic Buggy tyres coming soon?

[jimmy]

We spotted these new Ballistic Buggy spiked tyres being tested in secret a while back, but these are the first photos of the new prototype tyres from this UK manufacturer.

The design is more in-line with other offerings - the spike being a little larger and thicker than that found on the likes of Schumachers Mini Spikes, or GRP's Cone Spikes. The compound shown is the soft 'Pink', but a new compound designed to be a good all-rounder is being developed as we speak.

Ballistic Buggy have been around for years with a small range of Tyres mainly targeted toward the UK market - these new tyres spotted are no different, being designed for the type of tracks commonly found in the UK and other parts of Northern Europe.

http://www.cmldistribution.co.uk/

[racingdwarf]

Hmmm........working out a new design must have taken months. maybe if they asked real nice schumacher would lend them a mold.

[Chrislong]

Another nice tyre mould, hopefully Schumacher will have something soon seeing as the 2 copies are far superior in terms of form.

Dare I say it.... will the new BB compound be called lucky dip? coloured like Smarties? (Mud sticks im afraid)

[bigred5765]

lmao @chris

[bert digler]

Originally Posted by racingdwarf

Hmmm........working out a new design must have taken months. maybe if they asked real nice schumacher would lend them a mold.

more fool schumacher for not getting there arses into gear this could replace yellows no more exploding tyres

[Cockerill]

Originally Posted by bert digler

more fool schumacher

More fool us for still paying £7+ for a pair of tires that are poor quality, or not what we wanted, and only last 5 mins

[Chrislong]

Originally Posted by Cockerill

More fool us for still paying £7+ for a pair of tires that are poor quality, or not what we wanted, and only last 5 mins

Infact, on the note of cost. Im not interested in running these BB's, Good looking tyre tho', if the price is low then will give them a chance otherwise im sticking to what I know personally.

Although if this introduces competition on price then it could be a good thing... im all for that.

[bert digler]

Originally Posted by Cockerill

More fool us for still paying £7+ for a pair of tires that are poor quality, or not what we wanted, and only last 5 mins

perhaps some competition may cause schumacher or the other tire manufacturers to make a better tire after all 2.2 minispikes are a design from 1990

[Cockerill]

I'm pretty sure they'll still sell for £7+ a pair, great fun

Btw, What use is competition in a closed market? but hey that's a discussion for another time.

[Adam Skelding]

Originally Posted by Cockerill

More fool us for still paying £7+ for a pair of tires that are poor quality, or not what we wanted, and only last 5 mins

That's still half the price of Sch....! They're £15 a pair with 2 free cast offs!

BB: Basically screwed up my Kiddy national. I had some new 'Greens' which are harder than old blues.

It's a shame people put in effort to come up with a tyre that works well in most conditions, enough to get recommended for a national tyre list by one club (Big Thanks) and then shot down by the powers that be.

Hey ho.

I've stayed quiet for too long on this. Hopefully, the other brands will get a fair crack of the whip for next years nationals.

[DCM]

I tried GRP's last weekend, and they were far more consistant, and came with inserts AND snazzy stickers, can't complain at all about them, just wish all tyres came like that and at that price!!!

(with that big a thumbs up, do I get a free set!! )

[Lee]

A quick question, i assume these new tyres will be called a mini spike, so therefore will they be elligable for this years national series. I cant see a part number on the national entry form where it states the tyres allowed for that event. I understand they will have to be "commercially available" also.

I would like to see an open tyre rule for next year accross the 3 manufactures.

[_sleigh_]

NO these new Ballistic tyres will NOT be elligable at the 2008 National events. I haven't seen the final sales details for the tyres, but they will definately be a new part number and I imagine will be named something other than "Mini-Spike".

[Lee]

Cheers Phil (Mr Tech Officer)

[Cockerill]

That raises an interesting point Lee. What defines a BB tire as a Mini-Spike? Older BB packets label the tires (that we currently use) as 'Spike', yet the newer label shows 'Minispike', with the same part number. (http://i57.photobucket.com/albums/g2...s/DSCN1568.jpg) Is there a difference between these two tires, and there is no defining mark on the tire itself.

Looking at this year’s entry the tires are BB Mini-Spikes, looking at Cml's website, the distributor of BB tires they only seem to sell 'Pin' or 'Spike' tires, so where do shops source there 'Minispike' tires from?
http://www.cmldistribution.co.uk/cml...8&range=RACING

Are BB tires 'Spike' or 'Minispike', what's the difference, or is it just a case a incorrect labels again? There is no defining mark on the tire itself.

[MattW]

Tom, let's be honest here - we all know EXACTLY what tyres are legal for this year's series. Regardless of what anyone would rather they be.

As for open tyres - go for it - it you really want to kill off rd racing. It's just my personal opinion, but i do remember the boxes of tyres that i used to carry round with me and all the cash that tied up with it. IMHO, control tyres are the best thing to have happened to RC racing at National level, and that isn't just off rd. Just my opinion, like i say, and i'm sure not everyone will agree with it. I don't much care what the control tyre is - i just really don't want to see it opened up.

[elvo]

Originally Posted by _sleigh_

I imagine will be named something other than "Mini-Spike".

They're called 'studs'.

[_sleigh_]

Originally Posted by elvo

They're called 'studs'.

Now you mention it I remember the conversation I had with Mr/Mrs Ballistic about the name.

[c0sie]

How are your control tyres chosen then?

I know that 10th TC let the racers decide per year on Central Booking...do you 10th offroad types do the same kinda thing?