Haha this is rad! Was looking up a few tire options for my local track. Have a set of Yokomo DRC's that should arrive here today. Pulled this video and BOOM! My local track! Moved to Mt Juliet a while back. First time visiting it was this last Monday and pulled my old Sakura D4 build out of storage to try and get up there soon! Gonna be fun not peeling around on asphalt anymore!
@@RoadsideRC gonna try to come by after work tomorrow around 7-8ish to do some shakedowns til close. If youre there and see a Sakura D4 with a two tone teal S13 shell with a black hood and trunk come say hey!
Hey Troy. I so agree. The first run 🤔. I said to my self … what are you doing-it looks like you are racing for time and don’t see any drift formula Characteristics. Love the slower DR. I would love to come and drift with you. You sure are calm and collective on the car. It shows your stile well. Easy to get in your line.
I need to!!! I did this carpet, and I have done one on p-tile. The asphalt/concrete should really be next. Where do you drive more? Garage floor type of smooth concrete, or outdoors?
@@RoadsideRC food for thought, we have roller hockey rinks locally that have a plastic surface. I've been entertaining the idea to test tires on that plastic surface as we currently have no dedicated tracks locally and have lots of (unused) roller hockey rinks, lol
OMG, where did you find tires in stock?! Glad that you mentioned drifting is not all about speed, its about getting into the door and tandem. Noticed on this test Troy that only inside clipping points were used on the track. Can you mix in some out side clipping points and tandem action into the testing?
I run 90% of the time on cool inside vinyl plank flooring, it's both "textured" and slicker then a ripple in a slot bucket. My preferred "fast" tire is the MST gold, anything softer is too fast. (yellows are crazy on it) I like the MST silver for floatier drifting and GS Racing LF-3 is my new "super floaty" tire for it.
Very helpful for the beginner thanks Troy, for those starting out would you suggest taking a few brands to a new track? Each brand would have a description on their tyres for the intended surface when buying new sets? I will be driving on asphalt in car parks for practice before track days.
great and informative video, but you cant really say that a certain tire is best because you need to take into account peoples driving style, shocks, chassis, setup and the temperature of the surface. The guys I used to go concrete drifting with (story for another time and place) all ran different tires because the recommended (DRA) tires didnt work for everyone without hours of tuning. then when we make the jump from the concrete to the carpet its the same story we have no recommended tire but guys are running everything from MST, yokomo, reve d, DS racing and even cheapies from ebay because they work for them. Its tough getting guys to run side by side on tires that dont work for them and impossible to get people to agree to a set tire. what you have found is the best tire for your car, setup and style, some of the other guys in your group may find the same others may not and will have to experiment. The hardest part is trying to find a base setup that allows for changing between surfaces and tires. You will struggle to get everyone on the same setup simply because not everyone drives the same way all you can do is try to get guys to learn fineness on the radio and try to manhandle the cars to being side by side. My yokomo dy2e is great on carpet but it is tough to drive on the concrete but its possible with some fineness on the radio, I like the hunt for the right tires its a good hunt and a fun hunt because I like to experiment with my tires and see if I stumble across something special. If I were you I would give the LF5 ago they may have more grip especially when they warm up with the friction but I wouldnt go lower than the LF3, I have some LF2 and most of the time its like being on ice.
Interesting! Here is where I disagree with you. On our previous 2 tracks, we all got MUCH better, and we're able to tandem easier when we all switched to a "spec" tire. Honestly, from my experience, it really is a smart move.
@@RoadsideRC I agree that a spec tire can work, look at irl racing F1, v8 supercars in Australia to name a couple have 1 tire manufacturer and set compounds but the difference is the competitors and teams are forced to use them or can't compete. We are in a hobby it's for fun and it can be hard to get everyone onboard, some people can't and won't run specific tires and won't be swayed. And the other issue is speed unless you have a set track that doesn't change week to week you will always have a speed difference due to people's different equipment that won't change with a tire, changing everyone onto the same tire either speeds up or slows everyone equally because the tire is the only change. Your lucky from watching your videos I can see that many of tour fellow drifters are running pretty similar lines, speeds and styles and you have the luxury of both surfaces being in a controlled environment which makes it a little easier. And most of all everyone wants the same thing. I'll message you on instagram later if I remember.
So hoping you can help.As we are just getting into drift,we have a tight industrial weave for now,we had CRC like you have,its not as tight but tight.We race SCT,4x4,buggy .. My problem ,IMA NEWB to the Drift,I assume the tires really matter. I built a MST FXX,took your kinda budget build and went with it. quikrun 60amp,had HW 10.5. Protek servo laying around So the tires that came with,hard plastic=0 carpet traction(am i correct]?cause I cant get the car to go any place semi fast,just spins out. And now that I think most likely same problem,once i start a turn under any real throttle,the ass SWINGS right out 180! Would the carpet tires help out lots?
@@RoadsideRC I have 1 built in to my radio,radiolink rc4gs..currently off..its a good gyro,used it on a SCT on a dirt track. And after watching the full vid after typing,..Im betting it is a tire issue,,, It came with super hard plastic drift tires,MST brand, I assume they come in all kits and RTR edit part 2= after watching 7 mistakes....steering throw,to much low end throttle,gyro off. And for sure tires..4 out of 7
Went to the newly opened spot last night and it is carpet. Nice track, technical and super smooth. Everyone is pretty much on the LF4 tires since that is what they sell there. My impressions are that the LF4 is very controllable but does have a low amount of forward drive. Was a fun tire to use last night. With that said… It seemed like a couple guys were on the DS Racing LF5 Tire and both of their cars had a great amount of forward bite. So it seems that even though that’s the “Harder tire” it may be a faster tire. May be worth looking into.
Interesting! Thanks for reporting back. Seems most folks here want to go fast and stick to the Yokomo DRC. If I could get them to swap to a harder tire, I certainly will!
Which LF from Ds racing ? Cause I know my NGE with the DRC (our normals) is a traction monster tho I could play with motor angle to help that a bit. Also when ya heading back to track 😬 itching for some good tandem action
Can anyone recommend a tire for my redcat thunder drift car? The stock tires are fine for a small area like my garage but I want to get some more speed on my polished concrete shed floor. I have a large sized track layed out and need some more grip/speed.
Haha this is rad! Was looking up a few tire options for my local track. Have a set of Yokomo DRC's that should arrive here today. Pulled this video and BOOM! My local track! Moved to Mt Juliet a while back. First time visiting it was this last Monday and pulled my old Sakura D4 build out of storage to try and get up there soon! Gonna be fun not peeling around on asphalt anymore!
Hope to see you soon!
Folks typically show up Saturday nights.
Find out more on the Music City RC Facebook group.
@@RoadsideRC sounds good! Sadly I work Saturdays til 7 but I may see if I can come out after work. Will def try and come out on Sundays!
@@RoadsideRC gonna try to come by after work tomorrow around 7-8ish to do some shakedowns til close. If youre there and see a Sakura D4 with a two tone teal S13 shell with a black hood and trunk come say hey!
Make sure to post to the Facebook group. It helps make sure more folks will come out.
Not 100% if I will make it yet or not.
@@RoadsideRC popped a post onto Music City RC earlier! Excited to finally try this thing out on an actual track
Hey Troy.
I so agree. The first run 🤔. I said to my self … what are you doing-it looks like you are racing for time and don’t see any drift formula Characteristics. Love the slower DR. I would love to come and drift with you. You sure are calm and collective on the car. It shows your stile well. Easy to get in your line.
Thanks!
I think the DRC are better, but going all the way to the LF4 might be the best.
I like the first person view. I fly fpv drones. I think I'd be able to drive mine with my fpv set up.
I did that! I strapped a cheap FPV camera to the roof, and drove it around the track with my fpv goggles. It was pretty cool!
Totally agree! LF is the best choice for you guys to tandem!
Thanks!
Awesome Video
Thanks!
Can you do a video reviewing the best tires for pavement and concrete? Thank you
I need to!!!
I did this carpet, and I have done one on p-tile. The asphalt/concrete should really be next.
Where do you drive more? Garage floor type of smooth concrete, or outdoors?
Roadside RC outdoors would be cool to see
@@RoadsideRC food for thought, we have roller hockey rinks locally that have a plastic surface. I've been entertaining the idea to test tires on that plastic surface as we currently have no dedicated tracks locally and have lots of (unused) roller hockey rinks, lol
I drove on we have locally! The car did rather well. It is VERY slick. Rather good surface for drifting, actually!
OMG, where did you find tires in stock?! Glad that you mentioned drifting is not all about speed, its about getting into the door and tandem. Noticed on this test Troy that only inside clipping points were used on the track. Can you mix in some out side clipping points and tandem action into the testing?
Thanks for the feedback.
We are still developing this track. Need to get some more clipping points laid down for sure.
Good job on the video and review thanks for sharing your thoughts. ✌
Thanks for watching!
Awesome video excellent driving very nice tire comparison and explanation
Thank you!
I run 90% of the time on cool inside vinyl plank flooring, it's both "textured" and slicker then a ripple in a slot bucket. My preferred "fast" tire is the MST gold, anything softer is too fast. (yellows are crazy on it) I like the MST silver for floatier drifting and GS Racing LF-3 is my new "super floaty" tire for it.
Thanks for the feedback - I haven't drifted on that surface.
@@RoadsideRC It's a strange noisy icy mess and Iheart it :D
Great vid troy, is there any way u could this same vid but in asphalt?
I sure can! I did a more comprehensive test of tires on p-tile. I guess asphalt/concrete should be next!
now that was an interesting test guess carpet not the best surface for drifting really
*left a like👍Au👍full watch*
It works - but I like my harder surfaces!
I don't have a place to run a drifter. But damn it looks Fun!
It really has developed into a part of RC that I enjoy a lot. Challenging and rewarding at the same time. Plus - you *almost never* break anything.
Very helpful for the beginner thanks Troy, for those starting out would you suggest taking a few brands to a new track? Each brand would have a description on their tyres for the intended surface when buying new sets? I will be driving on asphalt in car parks for practice before track days.
A well-run track typically has a "spec" tire. Ask the folks running the track. They may even require that you buy the tires from them.
great and informative video, but you cant really say that a certain tire is best because you need to take into account peoples driving style, shocks, chassis, setup and the temperature of the surface. The guys I used to go concrete drifting with (story for another time and place) all ran different tires because the recommended (DRA) tires didnt work for everyone without hours of tuning. then when we make the jump from the concrete to the carpet its the same story we have no recommended tire but guys are running everything from MST, yokomo, reve d, DS racing and even cheapies from ebay because they work for them. Its tough getting guys to run side by side on tires that dont work for them and impossible to get people to agree to a set tire.
what you have found is the best tire for your car, setup and style, some of the other guys in your group may find the same others may not and will have to experiment. The hardest part is trying to find a base setup that allows for changing between surfaces and tires. You will struggle to get everyone on the same setup simply because not everyone drives the same way all you can do is try to get guys to learn fineness on the radio and try to manhandle the cars to being side by side.
My yokomo dy2e is great on carpet but it is tough to drive on the concrete but its possible with some fineness on the radio, I like the hunt for the right tires its a good hunt and a fun hunt because I like to experiment with my tires and see if I stumble across something special.
If I were you I would give the LF5 ago they may have more grip especially when they warm up with the friction but I wouldnt go lower than the LF3, I have some LF2 and most of the time its like being on ice.
Interesting!
Here is where I disagree with you.
On our previous 2 tracks, we all got MUCH better, and we're able to tandem easier when we all switched to a "spec" tire.
Honestly, from my experience, it really is a smart move.
@@RoadsideRC I agree that a spec tire can work, look at irl racing F1, v8 supercars in Australia to name a couple have 1 tire manufacturer and set compounds but the difference is the competitors and teams are forced to use them or can't compete. We are in a hobby it's for fun and it can be hard to get everyone onboard, some people can't and won't run specific tires and won't be swayed. And the other issue is speed unless you have a set track that doesn't change week to week you will always have a speed difference due to people's different equipment that won't change with a tire, changing everyone onto the same tire either speeds up or slows everyone equally because the tire is the only change.
Your lucky from watching your videos I can see that many of tour fellow drifters are running pretty similar lines, speeds and styles and you have the luxury of both surfaces being in a controlled environment which makes it a little easier. And most of all everyone wants the same thing.
I'll message you on instagram later if I remember.
So hoping you can help.As we are just getting into drift,we have a tight industrial weave for now,we had CRC like you have,its not as tight but tight.We race SCT,4x4,buggy ..
My problem ,IMA NEWB to the Drift,I assume the tires really matter.
I built a MST FXX,took your kinda budget build and went with it.
quikrun 60amp,had HW 10.5. Protek servo laying around
So the tires that came with,hard plastic=0 carpet traction(am i correct]?cause I cant get the car to go any place semi fast,just spins out.
And now that I think most likely same problem,once i start a turn under any real throttle,the ass SWINGS right out 180!
Would the carpet tires help out lots?
You didn't mention a gyro. What gyro are you running, and ensure it is working in the correct direction.
@@RoadsideRC I have 1 built in to my radio,radiolink rc4gs..currently off..its a good gyro,used it on a SCT on a dirt track.
And after watching the full vid after typing,..Im betting it is a tire issue,,,
It came with super hard plastic drift tires,MST brand, I assume they come in all kits and RTR
edit part 2= after watching 7 mistakes....steering throw,to much low end throttle,gyro off.
And for sure tires..4 out of 7
Went to the newly opened spot last night and it is carpet. Nice track, technical and super smooth. Everyone is pretty much on the LF4 tires since that is what they sell there. My impressions are that the LF4 is very controllable but does have a low amount of forward drive. Was a fun tire to use last night. With that said… It seemed like a couple guys were on the DS Racing LF5 Tire and both of their cars had a great amount of forward bite. So it seems that even though that’s the “Harder tire” it may be a faster tire. May be worth looking into.
Interesting!
Thanks for reporting back.
Seems most folks here want to go fast and stick to the Yokomo DRC. If I could get them to swap to a harder tire, I certainly will!
Mst cs-r red dots works creat on polished concrete and epoxy paved floors.. 😅👌Im using mst cs-r red dots now on my mst fxx-d
Thanks!
I got a Yokomo YD-2RX Limited Edition 1/10 2WD RWD Competition Drift Car Kit (Black). I need help to set it up plz. I drive on garage floor
I suggest keeping the factory alignment and practice driving. That is the most important thing you can do.
Would you recommend the LF5-7s for carpet?
I would need to refresh my DS Racing tire map. I believe those are supposed to be harder, so would be good for tighter tracks.
Which LF from Ds racing ? Cause I know my NGE with the DRC (our normals) is a traction monster tho I could play with motor angle to help that a bit. Also when ya heading back to track 😬 itching for some good tandem action
These were LF4.
I have 4. We could always put a set on the rear of both our cars and see what we thought.
Not sure when I will go back.
at my local drift track everybody is running yokomo drc's
Thanks! A very popular tire.
Can anyone recommend a tire for my redcat thunder drift car? The stock tires are fine for a small area like my garage but I want to get some more speed on my polished concrete shed floor. I have a large sized track layed out and need some more grip/speed.
If you want more grip, try these: amzn.to/3Vpccu9
What are those gold rims called they were in the beginning of the video
These: amzn.to/3K7BoQn
What’s the name of the carpet
It is rc race carpet.
would you say the yokomo drc are comparable to mst gold dot??
No! MST gold are much softer.
what wheel did you put the yokomo drc on
It is an MST adjustable offset wheel.
I Vote no on Yokomo… it’s too hard to say ! 😂
Thanks!