beefmuffin 1156 Posted October 14, 2015 Hello oh ye Elders of the Internet (IT Crowd joke), I am hoping someone can help me unravel a mystery. I've had several Madcaps now, and have an Astute underway, and as we all know the narrow front 2WD stud-spike tires are rare, and there are a couple hop-up options like the rib-spiked. Somewhere along the way I came into 2 pair of tires that I imagine must be a hop-up option or from an unknown kit which not only fit the Madcap dish wheels and Astute lightweight wheels but are a much cooler match to the rear stud-spike tires. They have "Tamiya Cactus Tire" embossed on the sidewalls and the studs are an exact match to those on the rear tires, as opposed to the stock tires where they are smaller. I put together the composite pic below showing the tires I'm referring to on the chassis on top, labelled "B" while the stock tires are on the chassis on the bottom, labelled "A". Does anyone know anything about these mystery tires?? For the avoidance of doubt, here is a better angle to see that these are definitely not regular Narrow Hybrid Spiked, which have a 2-3-2-3 stud pattern -- these have a 1-2-1-2 pattern: 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
beefmuffin 1156 Posted October 15, 2015 NO ONE knows anything? Even speculation would be helpful! Don't let the Beefman down. The Beefman loves you. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Champ85 609 Posted October 16, 2015 Can you post a clean picture of the Cactus tire so the lettering shows in detail? The bottom pic is dark and I can only see "Tamiya" in outline font. Are the Cactus tires actually made by Tamiya? Does the font/style look like Tamiya made them? If so, surely one of the Tamiya RC Guidebooks would have them in the back where the parts and options are pictured. I have a set of A tires on my restored Saint Dragon. Never seen the B's before. Maybe a MK1 version of the Astute or Madcap had them? 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
z00ter 392 Posted October 16, 2015 very interesting, Madcap/Astute front are 1-2 spikes Supergripper the 2-3 are the Avante/egress /4wd fronts, the only diffrence i see is that the Cactus version have the same base as the rear (the spike has the step) very interesting to see this, as i have a few pairs on NIP Madcap fronts but never seen yours and especially with this Cactus wording, very interested to hear what folks have to say about them. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
beefmuffin 1156 Posted October 16, 2015 Can you post a clean picture of the Cactus tire so the lettering shows in detail? The bottom pic is dark and I can only see "Tamiya" in outline font. Are the Cactus tires actually made by Tamiya? Does the font/style look like Tamiya made them? If so, surely one of the Tamiya RC Guidebooks would have them in the back where the parts and options are pictured. I have a set of A tires on my restored Saint Dragon. Never seen the B's before. Maybe a MK1 version of the Astute or Madcap had them? Will do over this weekend - thanks! very interesting, Madcap/Astute front are 1-2 spikes Supergripper the 2-3 are the Avante/egress /4wd fronts, the only diffrence i see is that the Cactus version have the same base as the rear (the spike has the step) very interesting to see this, as i have a few pairs on NIP Madcap fronts but never seen yours and especially with this Cactus wording, very interested to hear what folks have to say about them. Me too! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Rick_Sammler 5 Posted October 17, 2015 I've used such tyres on the Madcap featured in the first issue of my magazine. They come from a QD toy, the Baja King (which is completely different from the Baja King we all know) 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
beefmuffin 1156 Posted October 17, 2015 I've used such tyres on the Madcap featured in the first issue of my magazine. They come from a QD toy, the Baja King (which is completely different from the Baja King we all know) WOW - you're right! Why would they put better tires on a QD than so many 58- series buggies??? 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
beefmuffin 1156 Posted October 17, 2015 I'm going to track down a couple full sets to use! http://www.victor101car.com/tamiya-qd-gravel-hound-tire-wheel-set-new-7684246-46035-17684246.html 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kontemax 1725 Posted October 17, 2015 I want them. Do you know the spare numbers? Max I'm going to track down a couple full sets to use! http://www.victor101car.com/tamiya-qd-graIvel-hound-tire-wheel-set-new-7684246-46035-17684246.html Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
beefmuffin 1156 Posted October 17, 2015 I want them. Do you know the spare numbers? Max Yeah Max, look in the victor101 link... 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
chickenman242tk 266 Posted October 17, 2015 Out of stock... i want them too 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kontemax 1725 Posted October 18, 2015 Out of stock! Doh! Max 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
beefmuffin 1156 Posted October 18, 2015 Out of stock... i want them too Out of stock! Doh! Max tamiyausa.com has them in stock for $12 per set of 4x wheels + tires (!) don't buy them out before i get a couple sets ordered! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
beefmuffin 1156 Posted October 19, 2015 tamiyausa.com has them in stock for $12 per set of 4x wheels + tires (!) don't buy them out before i get a couple sets ordered! HEY YOU GUYS! You were supposed to save a set for me!! (tamiyausa.com all sold out now) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kontemax 1725 Posted October 19, 2015 Not my fault, Tamiyausa doesn't ship to Italy. Max 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
NWarty 1325 Posted October 19, 2015 HEY YOU GUYS! You were supposed to save a set for me!! (tamiyausa.com all sold out now) That's why I'm not posting anymore project threads. LOL 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
beefmuffin 1156 Posted October 19, 2015 I've used such tyres on the Madcap featured in the first issue of my magazine. They come from a QD toy, the Baja King (which is completely different from the Baja King we all know) Hey Rick - do you have a copy of or a link to your Madcap article?? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
chickenman242tk 266 Posted October 20, 2015 didn't get a chance to buy any.. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites