Re: What is a good replacment tire for the Artin cars for Artin track ??

feeds@yuku.com (kevind622) — Sat, 03 May 2008 06:10:21 GMT

Harry,

I just sent you my latest list. Has your email address changed since you switched?? If so please send me an email.

Thank you,

Kevin

Re: What is a good replacment tire for the Artin cars for Artin track ??

feeds@yuku.com (HomeRacingWorld) — Fri, 02 May 2008 15:34:00 GMT

Thanks Mike...I like using them on my bombers, so will try a pair.

Re: What is a good replacment tire for the Artin cars for Artin track ??

feeds@yuku.com (Nor Cal Mike) — Fri, 02 May 2008 14:43:54 GMT

HomeRacingWorld wrote:
Mike have you tried the "Fatboy Slick? Kevin made?

Yup, I have both tires here. They're very similar excpt the Scaley repro is a shade rounder on the side walls and a wee bit smaller in all the diameter dimensions.

Mike A

Re: What is a good replacment tire for the Artin cars for Artin track ??

feeds@yuku.com (HomeRacingWorld) — Fri, 02 May 2008 13:21:01 GMT

Now...Scaley huh? Hmmmm....now Mike have you tried the "Fatboy Slick? Kevin made?

I gotta try these Scaleys now...thanks!

ALSO...Kevin, send me an update when you can

Re: What is a good replacment tire for the Artin cars for Artin track ??

feeds@yuku.com (kevind622) — Fri, 02 May 2008 13:06:14 GMT

Smith Speedway wrote:
Kevin - what is your web site address?

http://www.homeracingworld.com/kdracing.htm

It is right here on HomeRacingWorld, Thanks to Harry

Re: What is a good replacment tire for the Artin cars for Artin track ??

feeds@yuku.com (Nor Cal Mike) — Fri, 02 May 2008 08:55:08 GMT

kevind622 wrote:
I made some tires for Nor Cal Mike which he uses on his Fat boy chassis's instead of the stock tire. He claims they have a nice tight fit ! They are actually an older Scaley F1 tire.

Yessereebob, If ya wanna try out a different tire on your Fat Boy, try some of those tires. They' compare to...

Re: What is a good replacment tire for the Artin cars for Artin track ??

feeds@yuku.com (Smith Speedway) — Fri, 02 May 2008 07:22:43 GMT
Kevin - what is your web site address?

Re: What is a good replacment tire for the Artin cars for Artin track ??

feeds@yuku.com (kevind622) — Fri, 02 May 2008 06:05:58 GMT
I do make those Artin replacement tires and they are just $4 a pair, which is $.05 higher per pair then Kelmac's tires, which were selling for $3.95 the last time I looked. We both use the same type compound in our tires so they should be pretty equal. He is a great guy who got me started in the tire making business. I also make 1/24 tires that sell for $5 a pair as well as 1/43 and HO tires which are cheaper of course.

I made some tires for Nor Cal Mike which he uses on his...

Re: What is a good replacment tire for the Artin cars for Artin track ??

feeds@yuku.com (slider2) — Fri, 02 May 2008 01:38:57 GMT
I would follow Harry's advice and sand off the surface oxidation. That's what makes them get hard, but it usually doesn't go very deep.
That would for sure buy you some time,cheap.

Once you start running silicones, you really can't run rubber tires anymore and you have to keep the track meticulously clean.

Kelly McNeil sells the same urethane rubber tires that K&D does, but they are a little less expensive (like 50-55 cents a pair) if he has them...

Re: What is a good replacment tire for the Artin cars for Artin track ??

feeds@yuku.com (oldstromguy) — Thu, 01 May 2008 13:07:23 GMT
If you can find the right size for the Artins, Scalextric sells packages of 4 silicone tires for about $7.
They grip nicely on wood or plastic.

dennis

Re: What is a good replacment tire for the Artin cars for Artin track ??

feeds@yuku.com (Nor Cal Mike) — Thu, 01 May 2008 07:24:11 GMT
I/m having second thoughts of my comment regarding K& D tire prices. The price might be $4.50 rather than the $4.00 I stated earlier. I just bought a big bach of about 20 pairs a couple of months ago so you would think my memory would serve me better. 55 year old brain aside, here is a link to the K&D add on this site:.http://www.homeracingworld.com/kdracing2.htm

Mike A

Re: What is a good replacment tire for the Artin cars for Artin track ??

feeds@yuku.com (HomeRacingWorld) — Wed, 30 Apr 2008 21:24:40 GMT
And you can also sand those tires to remove that shine...then clean with a little Ronsonol lighter fluid until you want to invest in new ones.

But for after-market tires...follow advice above.

Re: What is a good replacment tire for the Artin cars for Artin track ??

feeds@yuku.com (Nor Cal Mike) — Wed, 30 Apr 2008 21:03:58 GMT
Kevin at K&D makes tires for nearly or all Artin cars. He is an advertiser and regular contributer to this site. His tires are softer than than the original versions and stick pretty well. If you are installing low profile tires, it would be wise to glue them to the wheel due to the soft compound of the tire. Last tires that I bought from him were running $4.00 a pair.
Mike A

Re: What is a good replacment tire for the Artin cars for Artin track ??

feeds@yuku.com (Black3sr) — Wed, 30 Apr 2008 02:50:43 GMT
Why not replace with Artins? They are cheap. We just started using Ortmans which do make them faster but cost $6.00/pr

What is a good replacment tire for the Artin cars for Artin track ??

feeds@yuku.com (Bowseye) — Wed, 30 Apr 2008 00:47:50 GMT
I took out the Artin cars to let the kids beat them up in stead of my good stuff but they have been sitting awhile and the tires are kinda shiny and hard. I want the kids to have fun and keep their interest and these won't even get traction in the starights. I figure I need about 30 tires . Thanks in advance.