DEX210 Tyre Choice ???

[raymondkerr]

Will be running my 210 in Mid Motor 4 Gear config for the first time in a Large indoor track, mainly slippy floor with about 40% carpet. Mini Spikes are normally the way to go, wondering if the softer siliver compound is worth trying over the usual yellow in 2WD. Also wondering if I'd be better using 4WD fronts on the normal DEX210 rim, or cut the rims down and use slim spikes up front. I have a set of staggers just now on cut down rims, which I use on a tight all carpet track, but I think spikes will be needed for the larger slippy floor track, any recommendations/advice would be great from anyone who has already run the 210 on a slippy indoor surface.

thanks
Raymond

[chris_dono]

not run the 210 on slippery floor, but have run on slippery floor in 2wd (Losi 22)

Full Spikes are the way to go, failing that mini spike green/blue.

[super__dan]

Ray,

I've not tried them but I don't imagine silvers will be that good, I would also expect them to wear VERY quickly. The only time I've ever tried greens on slippy floor they were appauling. Never had the please of full spike though they are THE tyre on floor but imagine they won't be on the carpet, I suspect yellow minis will be the best compromise.

I've not looked at a durrango front wheel but assuming they are standard modern width like a B4 wheel no need to cut down or use 4wd tyres, use as is.

[raymondkerr]

Cheers Guys,

I think I'll play is safe with Yellow mini spikes, I've used them on 4WD on the same track and they appear to be the most popular choice. The new DEX210 front wheels are the standard wide fronts like the B4, TLR 22 etc, so I'll stick with 4WD fronts with schu medium inserts. See how it goes.

I'll only be running on the track for one event, its not my local venue, just not wanting to waste a lot of cash on useless tyres, Yellows will be the safe bet.

Thanks
Raymond.

[jamiekerr14]

What event is it for MK?

[OneKiwi]

VBC slicks could be a good choice.

[raymondkerr]

Its up here in Scotland, the West Coast Open held at Ayr. Similar in size to Worksop I think.