Replacements for stock rubber tires are often difficult , if not impossible to find. Aftermarket tires are made for Thunderslot cars. Both silicone and urethane types are available. Quick Slicks are silicone, Super Tires are available in both silicone and urethane and Paul Gage tires are all urethane.

 

Thanks Rich, But I'm looking for that particular rubber tire.

 

I’ve seen an ad for the Thunderslot THTYR006RX (black) on one site in the US

Is the site Professor Motor? Their ad for the tyres doesn't say black, although the tyres in the photo look more black than grey.

So, does the THTYR006RX exist

It's possible that Professor Motor's listing is a typo and that the suffix should be RS, not RX. Other than the last letter, Professor Motor's description is very similar to Thunderslot's own.

Thunderslot THTYR006RX Slick Racing Rear Tires 10.8x19MM For NO GRIP Track

Professor Motor is a Saline Michigan U.S.A. based worldwide exporter, exclusive importer, distributor and manufacturer of slot cars, slotcars, slot car home sets, slot car motors and general hobby supplies. The Professor Motor INC company practices green eco-friendly electronics manufacturing...

www.professormotor.com

SLICK RACING REAR TIRES - Lola T70 MKIII - Thunderslot

SLICK RACING REAR TIRES Code: TYR004RMeasure:10.8mm x 19mmNotes:Compatible models: Coupe, Spyder, McLaren, McLaren-Elv SPECIAL SLICK RACING REAR TYRES FOR LOW GRIP TRACK Code: TYR005RXMeasure:10.8mm x 19mmNotes:Compatible models: Coupe, Spyder, McLaren, McLaren-Elva SLICK RACING REAR TIRES 10.8...

www.thunderslot.com

 

Is the site Professor Motor? Their ad for the tyres doesn't say black, although the tyres in the photo look more black than grey.


It's possible that Professor Motor's listing is a typo and that the suffix should be RS, not RX. Other than the last letter, Professor Motor's description is very similar to Thunderslot's own.

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Thunderslot THTYR006RX Slick Racing Rear Tires 10.8x19MM For NO GRIP Track

Professor Motor is a Saline Michigan U.S.A. based worldwide exporter, exclusive importer, distributor and manufacturer of slot cars, slotcars, slot car home sets, slot car motors and general hobby supplies. The Professor Motor INC company practices green eco-friendly electronics manufacturing...

www.professormotor.com

SLICK RACING REAR TIRES - Lola T70 MKIII - Thunderslot

SLICK RACING REAR TIRES Code: TYR004RMeasure:10.8mm x 19mmNotes:Compatible models: Coupe, Spyder, McLaren, McLaren-Elv SPECIAL SLICK RACING REAR TYRES FOR LOW GRIP TRACK Code: TYR005RXMeasure:10.8mm x 19mmNotes:Compatible models: Coupe, Spyder, McLaren, McLaren-Elva SLICK RACING REAR TIRES 10.8...

www.thunderslot.com

Is the site Professor Motor? Their ad for the tyres doesn't say black, although the tyres in the photo look more black than grey.


It's possible that Professor Motor's listing is a typo and that the suffix should be RS, not RX. Other than the last letter, Professor Motor's description is very similar to Thunderslot's own.

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Thunderslot THTYR006RX Slick Racing Rear Tires 10.8x19MM For NO GRIP Track

Professor Motor is a Saline Michigan U.S.A. based worldwide exporter, exclusive importer, distributor and manufacturer of slot cars, slotcars, slot car home sets, slot car motors and general hobby supplies. The Professor Motor INC company practices green eco-friendly electronics manufacturing...

www.professormotor.com

SLICK RACING REAR TIRES - Lola T70 MKIII - Thunderslot

SLICK RACING REAR TIRES Code: TYR004RMeasure:10.8mm x 19mmNotes:Compatible models: Coupe, Spyder, McLaren, McLaren-Elv SPECIAL SLICK RACING REAR TYRES FOR LOW GRIP TRACK Code: TYR005RXMeasure:10.8mm x 19mmNotes:Compatible models: Coupe, Spyder, McLaren, McLaren-Elva SLICK RACING REAR TIRES 10.8...

www.thunderslot.com

Yes, it is the Professor Motor site. It's the only site that I can find that lists this tire and, of course, it lists it as out of stock.

I am familiar with both the 005RX and the 006RS.

Perhaps since there is an 005RS and 005RX, Professor Motor figures that there will be an 006RX.

I'm interested in a black "006R" tire.

 

I'd say that TYR006RX doesn't exist but TYR005RX does as does TYR006RS.

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I'd say that TYR006RX doesn't exist but TYR005RX does as does TYR006RS.

Thunderslot Tires : LEB Hobbies, Your Specialist in Home and Hobby Slot Car Racing!

I think you're right, unfortunately, since the 006RX tire doesn't show up on the Revoslot website.

 

I came across these yesterday. First I thought that the picture was of the wrong packet, but it quite clearly says "TY006RS". Maybe Thuderslot has followed NSR, and misplaced a set of 004´s or 005´s, or they actually make a black 006.

https://www.slotcar-boutique.com/en/thunderslot-pneu/3811-thunderslot-tyr006rs-slick-racing-rear-tires-108x19mm-supergrip-for-no-grip-track.html

 

That would be a nice outcome! I'll be getting some 006RS's in a few weeks, so I'll be able to see if that's the case or not. I suspect, ahead of knowing, that it's not.

 

I was a tester for Super Tires that makes both silicone and urethane tires, I am also a retired research chemist. I did work a little with both silicone and urethane, but I don't consider myself to be an expert. For one thing the owner of Super Tires was concerned that the amount of coloring and/or the type of coloring might affect the performance or other properties of the tires. I tested a series of tires of both types with increasing amounts of coloring added. I also tested tires that were the same except for the color. The results of all that testing is confidential however, but I can at least say that some differences were seen.
I do recall a thread concerning Paul Gage urethane tires that wanted to turn red, get brittle and fall apart. Paul Gage stated at the time that the problem was due to the coloring that he used. There was a similar problem with some urethane Super Tires that I had removed from a car and put in storage. Tires from another batch did not have that problem.

 

Right, those are the kinds of pigment addition experiences that I’ve heard of in the past. I may ask Thunderslot directly.

 

What are TYR006RS tyres like on a wood track? compared to say original NSR Super/Ultras/Extremes (NOT evo's), do they ball-up, treat well with oil, etc.

...black marker pen would sort the sidewalls

 

I have no idea…. yet. But a tire advertised-as having been built for zero-grip tracks definitely has my attention. I will have some 006RS comparative data within a month.

 

The Thunderslot tires made for 0 grip tracks are a bit softer than the regular grey tires , both are grey but certainly one has more grip than the other. The softer compound it’s better for sprint races, and can be fitted even on large wheels like the Sideways GT cars, but needs to be properly sanded or worn a bit with use because it’s too tall .

The harder grey compound it’s perfect for endurance racing but again must be sanded and fits great for the Classic/Historic/Can am racers of the likes of Nsr, Slot it, Thunderslot.

Both tires should last a lot as they don’t wear too easy.

I have been using them on Policar and Ninco track with no issues.

 

The Thunderslot tires made for 0 grip tracks are a bit softer than the regular grey tires , both are grey but certainly one has more grip than the other. The softer compound it’s better for sprint races, and can be fitted even on large wheels like the Sideways GT cars, but needs to be properly sanded or worn a bit with use because it’s too tall .

The harder grey compound it’s perfect for endurance racing but again must be sanded and fits great for the Classic/Historic/Can am racers of the likes of Nsr, Slot it, Thunderslot.

Both tires should last a lot as they don’t wear too easy.

I have been using them on Policar and Ninco track with no issues.

Thanks, GDSlot, that’s good to hear and is consistent with what I expected to find.

By the “harder gray tires” I take it you mean the 005RS (advertised as for Carrera track) and by “the softer compound”, you mean the 006RS (advertised as for zero-grip tracks); is that correct?

Good, also, to hear that both compounds hold up over time; don’t wear too easily. Very different from the old NSR Extremes, which, generally, develop tears in the contact patch in fewer than 100 laps on a 70’ routed wood track.

I’m looking forward to testing both the 005RS and the 006RS, because if they’re grippier than the old 004R tire (which can be trued and polished to a crazy grippiness level), then they’re going to be a hard tire to beat.

I still wish that they made a black 006R tire….

 

Another tire worth looking in to are Sideways MW-NG. When treated right they polish with use, and grip incredibly well.

Another tyre hard to find.

By the “harder gray tires” I take it you mean the 005RS (advertised as for Carrera track)

I've tested these on wood and they ball-up after a minute or two.

 

Another tyre hard to find.



I've tested these on wood and they ball-up after a minute or two.

Hmmm, not a great outcome on wood.

I find flat latex-painted wood tracks to be, inherently, grippier than Carrera, Ninco, Scaley, Scaley Sport, etc. (basically any plastic) tracks. So, tire testing results on plastic definitely don’t translate well to routed wood. The smoothness of painted wood is just harder on rubber tires than plastic.

Still, I’m going to give them a try…..

 

Hmmm, not a great outcome on wood.

I find flat latex-painted wood tracks to be, inherently, grippier than Carrera, Ninco, Scaley, Scaley Sport, etc. (basically any plastic) tracks. So, tire testing results on plastic definitely don’t translate well to routed wood. The smoothness of painted wood is just harder on rubber tires than plastic.

Yes, corner speeds are much higher on smooth wood tracks (non mag) which some tyres definitely can't handle.

 

The NO grip Thunderslot tires were originally black. Here’s a set that I mounted up and trued lightly. I was still an infant when I was learning how to true tires so please don’t knock the look, they actually work. I just wanted to show, yes there were black ones available at some point.

 

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The NO grip Thunderslot tires were originally black. Here’s a set that I mounted up and trued lightly. They are extremely sticky but not like the old NSR extremes and have not balled up.

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The NO grip Thunderslot tires were originally black. Here’s a set that I mounted up and trued lightly. They are extremely sticky but not like the old NSR extremes and have not balled up.

Thanks, Tony.

 

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The NO grip Thunderslot tires were originally black. Here’s a set that I mounted up and trued lightly. I was still an infant when I was learning how to true tires so please don’t knock the look, they actually work. I just wanted to show, yes there were black ones available at some point.

What tyres are on the rear?

 

Does anyone know if Thunderslot's TYR004R and TYR005RX tires are rubber (instead of Silicone or Urethane)?
Thanks!

 

Definitely rubber.

 

Thanks Kevan!

 

Hi Allan
The gray 006RS are the ones I have on my Can Am proxy entry These were an older set I had used that I gave a light truing to and sent them, working OK but I'm under powered as it's a stock T/S but happy with how it's going
At home this car is almost my track record holder and can lap consistently fast