2wd Off Road Buggy Tyres / Inserts ??? Advice Please

[G2510]

Hi All,

I am hoping I can ask a really basic question.

I have been out of the racing scene for 25 yrs and just returning. I am almost complete on my DEX 210v2 build and have purchased tyres as follows:

Fr = Schumacher 2 row spikes

Rear = Ballistic Buggy Mini Spikes

I will be running at Mendip soon I hope and wanted to ask what inserts people are running. Do you use them on the front and back or just the front?

Apologies if this is a really basic thing to ask but sometimes its the little things that cause the most dilemmas !

Any advice appreciated

[Dr Fly]

Hi,

In mendip we use two different tyre sets depending on weather.

Dry Rear: Shumacher mini-spike yellow, with Shumacher medium insert
Dry Front: Shumacher Yellow low-profile cut staggers

in super dry conditions we sometimes use the ballistic buggy white with a medium insert.

Wet Rear: Ballistic buggy Green mini spike, Shumacher medium insert
Wet Front: We use shumacher Yellow low-profile cut staggers, you can also use the Shumacher yellow mini-spike 2wd front, or the ballistic green equivalent.

[DrPaul]

Hello Graham,

This time of the year Ballistic Buggy greens with medium inserts are the choice of the majority for the rear. We are recomending the yellow two row studs on the front to people starting out as it takes the twitchiness away from the front of the car so you can consentrate on driving rather than fighting oversteer. Some use a soft insert in the front, some dont. Starting out, no front insert just the rear. When you are familier with the car and happy with your set up and handling, then move upto low profile staggered ribs on the front.

We keep all the above in the club shop.

Hope that helps.

Paul

[Gupz]

Two row studs rule! Get the Yellow compound

Other than that....basically, its the Standard Schumacher Yellow compound tyre on the front and rear, some use mini pins, some use mini spikes.....it's all down to driver preference.

If a tyre I use works for me, it doesn't mean that it will work for you.

Tom post is correct, as is Paul's.....but if you want my advice, try a few combinations while the track is open for practice. See what suits you the best and go with that , however......medium inserts in the rear tyres and (generally) no inserts in the front tyres. Pretty much goes for any astro track.

You can get a track pass from the club website, that will give you access to the track on a certain day (provided there are no races happening) or you can get an annual membership for the club (probably best if you are planning on coming regularly) via the club website as well.

Link below....
http://www.mendiprcraceway.co.uk/join-the-club/

Welcome to Mendip! We'll look forward to seeing you at the track!
Matt.

[G2510]

Thanks all,

Thats great advice, just what I needed.

Oh, and I purchased my annual membership a couple of weeks ago and have received my card/key so should see you all trackside soon !

Cheers

Graeme

[DrPaul]

look forward to seeing you soon Graeme.