SuperChamp82 743 Posted October 28, 2018 Trying to avoid a Sand Scorcher / Wild Willy tyre gaff ... Are vintage Mountaineer tyres the same as factory lead time siblings - maybe 2 years either side of 1992 ? So Bush Devil, Super Blackfoot - maybe Bull Head, Clod Buster ? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Juggular 4914 Posted October 28, 2018 Mountaineer has a hook in the tread design. It's the same design as the regular Blackfoot. Bush Devil, King Blackfoot, Super Blackfoot, Blackfoot 3, Wild Dagger, Twin Detonator, Monster Beetle have a different design (with spikes). Bullhead and Clod tires are entirely different in size. They are much bigger. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
OCD 514 Posted October 28, 2018 Someone correct me if I have this wrong, but as I remember: The original Blackfoot (and the re-release) have the same pattern as the Bruiser and Mountaineer, but the heavier three-speed trucks got tires that were a stiffer compound and had slightly thicker sidewalls. 1 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
zakspeed 187 Posted October 28, 2018 Yeah, OCD you're correct original mounty tyres while interchangeable with Blackfoot, they were a much stiffer compound... 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SuperChamp82 743 Posted October 29, 2018 Superb - thanks guys. How do you tell vintage tyres from Bruiser / Mountain Rider re re ? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
waterbok 1282 Posted October 29, 2018 1 hour ago, SuperChamp82 said: Superb - thanks guys. How do you tell vintage tyres from Bruiser / Mountain Rider re re ? Cracks in the sidewall, dried out hard compound, funny smell, worn pattern. Could all be tell tales 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Juggular 4914 Posted October 30, 2018 lol... waterbok cracked me up... If you are not particular about the original, SuperChamp, I reckon Blackfoot's tires can be used just fine. They feel slightly heftier than Monster Beetle tires and the 3speeds have springs that are too stiff anyway. Might as well use tiny bit softer tires. Except, I would keep the car off the shelf. All tires develop flat spots, 3-speeds would be worse. If you are particular about the original, then as waterbok said, older tires in good conditions are really hard to come by. Or you can get re-re blackfoot tires, leave them for a few years. My vintage Blackfoot tires are harder than re-re tires. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Saito2 6573 Posted October 30, 2018 8 hours ago, Juggular said: Or you can get re-re blackfoot tires, leave them for a few years. My vintage Blackfoot tires are harder than re-re tires. You know, for years Tamiyaclubers would search for ways to soften old, hardened tires. Now we need a way to harden new tires. Is this coming full circle? 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Juggular 4914 Posted October 30, 2018 I was wondering if the Chinese copy of the Bruiser would have tires for sale. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SuperChamp82 743 Posted October 31, 2018 Thanks guys So are re re tyres firmer sidewall / visually identical to vintage ? If so, thanks @waterbok - it sounds like you’re spot on ! 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites