Tyre Inserts?

[FrogPrince82]

Ah - OK, cool

I thought the slim ones were even skinnier ones for some reason - D'Oh

[AfroP]

You would still be able to use them on your front wheels but i think there is an extra row of spikes which on high grip surfaces like carpets, astro and grass when you turn into a corner at speed you'll get grip roll.

[FrogPrince82]

Thanks again for setting me right there lol

Also, are cut staggered fronts applicable for carpet at all? For example, use them on front with the mini pin rears so that you don't get too much bite at the front with the mini pin fronts?

If so, would the low profile ones be better as we run on a pretty smooth surface indoors (not as bumpy as outdoors would probably be) so the sidewalls can be lower as they don't need to absorb as much undulation?

[AfroP]

not sure....

the cut staggers would take away some of your front end steering and cause some understeer on the carpet, but when you hit any slippy stuff you'd lose any grip at all

I have a set of yellow low profile cut staggers that I dont use, your welcome to give them a bash on sunday

if i remember correctly you can only get the low profile cut staggers now as the mould for the other ones got damaged(I may not be 100% correct with this one, maybe somebody can set me right)

[chrispattinson]

I used to run cut staggers on the front of my X6, with minispike rears.... to take away a little of the front bite. I used to use the high profile ones.


I wouldnt mix cut staggers with minipins. Too much of a contrast.

Just stick with Mini Spikes, they're the easiest to drive on .... but if you want to try cut stagger fronts, they wont be a waste of money, as you will love them outdoor on astroturf!

[FrogPrince82]

Originally Posted by chrispattinson

Just stick with Mini Spikes, they're the easiest to drive on .... but if you want to try cut stagger fronts, they wont be a waste of money, as you will love them outdoor on astroturf!

How come the cut staggers are so good on astro? Is it because of the high grip levels and the cut staggers create a little less front bite, or even a little understeer, so reduce the chance of grip roll, along with improving consistent drivability in the outdoor conditions?

[Andyp]

Originally Posted by FrogPrince82

How come the cut staggers are so good on astro? Is it because of the high grip levels and the cut staggers create a little less front bite, or even a little understeer, so reduce the chance of grip roll, along with improving consistent drivability in the outdoor conditions?

You pretty much answered you own question haha

Sometimes pins and staggers are used but generally on very hi grip all carpet (prima felt) tracks, I think the carpet at seaham isn't very hi grip at all compared to some carpet, as chris said stick with the yellow spikes front and rear and you won't go far wrong

[FrogPrince82]

Originally Posted by Andyp

You pretty much answered you own question haha

Hahaha I tend to do that when trying to understand the reasoning behind choices and why stuff works.

I was going to say to Paul that he could try out my dBoots terrabytes if he wanted to find out the difference to the usual Schumachers he uses, if anyone else wants to try my rebuilt car to see that too it would be ok. The only issue there would be the difference in car and set-up being an extra variable, but I would get some cheeky bonus feedback on my car as well lol

Thanks again for the information everyone, very much appreciated as always.

[Steven Forster]

Originally Posted by FrogPrince82

Hahaha I tend to do that when trying to understand the reasoning behind choices and why stuff works.

I was going to say to Paul that he could try out my dBoots terrabytes if he wanted to find out the difference to the usual Schumachers he uses, if anyone else wants to try my rebuilt car to see that too it would be ok. The only issue there would be the difference in car and set-up being an extra variable, but I would get some cheeky bonus feedback on my car as well lol

Thanks again for the information everyone, very much appreciated as always.

You run sticks or wheel radio ?

might try it if you run wheel radio

[FrogPrince82]

Originally Posted by dexter24

You run sticks or wheel radio ?

might try it if you run wheel radio

I run a wheel radio, you're welcome to give it a run