Yep, on two different rigs as well.
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Panthers new Tires
- Thread starter I B RACIN
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Yep, on two different rigs as well.
DirkDigler
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Send a set to someone in Colorado. I'll set that same person up with each Proline tire to do a comparison. That person can then post all their findings. We'll make sure that there are several guys on hand so the outcome is seen by multiple people. Also.....Slick rock would make a great testing terrain as well.
Jason....are you getting a set of these?
Jason....are you getting a set of these?
I B RACIN
Quarry Creeper
We are already doing that, whats in colorado that would be different from what we are already doing?
You can send them to me if there is some comparison test you would like to see, that we are not aready doing.
Torry
DirkDigler
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Good drivers for one.:lol:;-)
I just thought that if you put all the tires into the hands of someone not sponsored, etc, it would be a fun comparison.
Good luck up there!
DirkDigler
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Hmmmm......a moderator from RCC. Seem biased already.:lol:
We all know you guys are bought all the time.;-)
Have fun with the testing guys. Can't wait to hear the results.
roborg5000
support@rc4wd.com
If Cory lets me ill throw them on mine and see what they do on a shitty drivers rig :lol:
dkingston
Rock Crawler
This phase of testing is all about getting feedback to see if any final changes need to be made before release. It is not a "mine is bigger than yours" scenario.
Testing during this phase is all about quality feedback. In my many years of the tire business it has been my experience that the best competitors are not necessarily the best at giving the kind of feedback that I am looking for. This is why I like to be around folks like Tory and EeePee (among others). If a tire doesn't perform well in a given circumstance, I need to know their opinion as to what changes would make it better. I trust that the information gathered will be appropriate to make any changes now, or in future revisions of a product.
I asked Tory to make his findings public so that the rest of you can see how this progresses. I am sure EeePee will do the same.
Undoubtedly, the Panther tires will excel in some circumstances, just like the Proline and Losi tires will excel in others. There is not now, nor will ever be a golden tire that is best everywhere, every time.
I think that what everyone will find as a result of this testing and subsequent release of this tire is how much of a difference tire compound really makes to a competitive tire.
- David
Testing during this phase is all about quality feedback. In my many years of the tire business it has been my experience that the best competitors are not necessarily the best at giving the kind of feedback that I am looking for. This is why I like to be around folks like Tory and EeePee (among others). If a tire doesn't perform well in a given circumstance, I need to know their opinion as to what changes would make it better. I trust that the information gathered will be appropriate to make any changes now, or in future revisions of a product.
I asked Tory to make his findings public so that the rest of you can see how this progresses. I am sure EeePee will do the same.
Undoubtedly, the Panther tires will excel in some circumstances, just like the Proline and Losi tires will excel in others. There is not now, nor will ever be a golden tire that is best everywhere, every time.
I think that what everyone will find as a result of this testing and subsequent release of this tire is how much of a difference tire compound really makes to a competitive tire.
- David
xxkalladorxx
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Well said........^.........David..have a cookie...... ;-) ......
James master of all Cookies......muhahah
James master of all Cookies......muhahah
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dkingston
Rock Crawler
Oatmeal Raisin are my favorites! "thumbsup"
Hey wait a minute! I win!
I really appreciate the chance I've been given and plan to test the treads off these things. And, I'll be bringing some other tires for a direct comparison. The only question remaining, is there enough daylight in one day?
8)
if it works well why screw with it?
cartronicshn
I wanna be Dave
He said good drivers:lol:;-)
todd1803
Rock Crawler
One of the coolest things about these tires is the differences in compounds. I had the opportunity to test the Super Soft compound (mine is the yellow truck), and will say that these are by far the softest, stickiest crawler tire I have ever seen. the by-product is that they also showed the most wear at the end of the test session. Not excessive, but more so than the other two compounds, which is what one would expect.
In the testing, I felt that these tires would benefit from running a firmer foam than I initially installed, particularly in the rear. On sidehills, I found that the rear tire would roll over so far that my MSD beadlock rings were almost touching the rocks. I've since changed the setup, and will see how it works at the comp tomorrow.
As for side lugs, I've personally encountered more circumstances where sidewall lugs hurt performance more than they help. If the truck is against a rock, and the top of the sidewall is hitting that rock, it tries to drive the truck backwards. Sidewall treads may be important if you are looking for performance in mud or soft dirt, but on the rocks, I don't see a need for it.
Overall, I felt the tires performed exceptionally well, and I'm excited to see these hit the market.
In the testing, I felt that these tires would benefit from running a firmer foam than I initially installed, particularly in the rear. On sidehills, I found that the rear tire would roll over so far that my MSD beadlock rings were almost touching the rocks. I've since changed the setup, and will see how it works at the comp tomorrow.
As for side lugs, I've personally encountered more circumstances where sidewall lugs hurt performance more than they help. If the truck is against a rock, and the top of the sidewall is hitting that rock, it tries to drive the truck backwards. Sidewall treads may be important if you are looking for performance in mud or soft dirt, but on the rocks, I don't see a need for it.
Overall, I felt the tires performed exceptionally well, and I'm excited to see these hit the market.
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extreme
Quarry Creeper
do you think vertical ribbing would help keep that sidewall up and from flexing over?
todd1803
Rock Crawler
Actually it might, but I feel it would be at the expense of the forward bite, as it would reduce the wrinkle effect.
My personal (and possibly twisted:lol
opinion is that running a super soft foam is generally as a compensation for a tire that is too stiff. In an ideal situation, the foam can be tuned to provide the amount of tread deflection or support as needed, and the rubber compound does the gripping.
