Alternatives To TQ20 & TQ70 Tires?

[LTO_Dave]

I just finished an RC10 runner and I'm in need of a set of tires. And since I love the look, I wanted to know if any tires are currently available that look similar to the TQ20 rear and TQ70 front pyramid spikes?

I don't want to spend a lot on the real deal tires because this is simply a runner that will be driven.

I've read the Pro-Line Dirt Flirts are similar, but I can't seem to find them for sale.

Any help would be greatly appreciated.

[scr8p]

Ain't nothing like the reeeeeal thiiiiiiiing baaaaaby.............................

[Charlie don't surf]

In 2 years of collecting I've found 1 set of DC34 Dirt Flirts NIP, and 2 sets of TQ20's not an easy thing at all--Imex made some Yokomo copies of the TR8, TR9 tires you might have an easier time finding

[rctenracer]

http://www3.towerhobbies.com/cgi-bin/WTI0095P?FVSEARCH=53059

http://www3.towerhobbies.com/cgi-bin/wti0001p?&I=LXJJ71&7

[matteo]

Bless you heart rctenracer! Thank you for the tire suggestions.

-Matt

[LTO_Dave]

Bless you heart rctenracer! Thank you for the tire suggestions.

-Matt

I agree! I'm ordering a pair of those Tamiya spikes for my runner.

I did manage to buy a complete set of TQ pyramids for my shelfer. Scr8p is right...the real AE tires are sweet!

[AYKBOBCAT]

Interesting. What wheels do you need though to mount them on a RC10?

[Mr. ED]

Do you have a reference picture for the originals? I 've seen some conrad tires I thought looked very much like popular yokomos from back in the days...

[LTO_Dave]

Do you have a reference picture for the originals? I 've seen some conrad tires I thought looked very much like popular yokomos from back in the days...

Here's a pic from aconsola's thread...the inspiration for my current build:

[Charlie don't surf]

Here are the TQ20/TQ70's, these are the same, but are Yokomo TR9's (R), and Proline DC-34 Dirt Flirts(F)

[treehugger]

i just saw these on fee bay

http://cgi.ebay.com/VINTAGE-YOKOMO-HOT-LAPS-TIRES-OPTIMA-KYOSHO-TR-10_W0QQitemZ170426954676QQcmdZViewItemQQptZRadio_Control_Vehicles?hash=item27ae3cf3b4

http://cgi.ebay.com/VINTAGE-YOKOMO-HOT-LAPS-TIRES-OPTIMA-KYOSHO-TF-9-TR-9_W0QQitemZ170426952175QQcmdZViewItemQQptZRadio_Control_Vehicles?hash=item27ae3ce9ef

http://cgi.ebay.com/VINTAGE-YOKOMO-HOT-LAPS-TIRES-OPTIMA-KYOSHO-TR-33_W0QQitemZ170426956454QQcmdZViewItemQQptZRadio_Control_Vehicles?hash=item27ae3cfaa6