Alternative M03 Mini tyre

[hellbelly]

Hi

Does anyone know of a cheaper alternative to the following tyre:

ITEM 53340 (OP340)

M-CHASSIS 60D REINFORCED TIRES TYPE-A

They are priced around £16 on Modelsport UK, it seems very expensive compared to slicks for the earlier M01 mini.

Perhaps someone nows a different make, that are the same external diameter?

Ta

Pete

[Dazmeister]

You get what you pay for but I have found the m1 racing carpet tyres to be pretty good even on tarmac and they are dirt cheap (about £5 pair). You can get them for scale tourers and the smaller m chassis size.id='Andale Mono'>id='Century Gothic'>id='Trebuchet MS'>id='Impact'>id='Verdana'>id=purple>

[hellbelly]

Thanks, I'll have a look at these.

Pete

[weeb beano]

I know its a non-Tamiya part, but i have been very happy with the HPI belted X-pattern tires for my M-03. They have slightly more grip than the stock M-03 tires, but wear much, much, longer.

[hellbelly]

The HPI, is that part number HP4565 from www.modelsportuk.com? They look good.

Could you measure them for me, and tell me what the overall diameter is?

Ta

Pete

[weeb beano]

I have a set of the belted and non-belted versions. I like the belted tires better since they deform less. They are both almost exactly the same size as the stock M-03 tire... outside diameter is about 53mm.

[hellbelly]

Thanks weeb!

Pete

[PandaBear]

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...i have been very happy with the HPI belted X-pattern tires for my M-03. They have slightly more grip than the stock M-03 tires, but wear much, much, longer.

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I second that, but must add that they grip a LOT better than kit's stock hoops. Possibly even better than the Type-A Tamiyas, and HPIs last longer too. Give them a good set of molded inserts.

[hellbelly]

They sound very good, aswell as looking very good

Pete

[mr_lister999.]

I have those mini tyres mounted onto my touring car rims. Super hard rubber inserts as well which produce a super low profile. Look good and loads of grip.

[flyby]

Wow, does everyone have HPI tyres? That's whats on my mini too.

And they do last for ever. well nearly.....

[PandaBear]

I think they grip even better when they're bald and all the thread's gone... trash 'em until the cloth shows!!

Then when you've done that to the fronts, swap them to the rear (M03) where they do nothing but just go along for the ride... and they still work good there!

[PandaBear]

Oh sorry... one slight drawback re HPIs. We're finding it very difficult to find them in Oz last few months now.

My usual sources overseas also reports no-stock; some even say HPI has stopped making them. (Besides, HPI has stopped making all mini-sized kits anyway.)

[flyby]

One of the best gripping tyre's i have had on the mini are cut down shumacher mini pins, i have heard they are now making a mini size, so no need to cut and glue anymore, although i used to use my old touring car ones, i have a box full. I will go back to them as soon as the HPI's wear out....... eventually