Panther Step Pins opinions.

[militarymaxx]

Just added a set of Panther Step Pins to my arsenal of 1/8
buggy tires. I already have a set of Prolines Knuckles (med)
and a set of Prolines 'X' pins (soft). I see alot of guys at the track with the pin type tires and wanted some feedback from anyone in here who has had good/bad experiences with the Panther Step Pins. Thanks.

 

[HumboldtBlazer]

I have seen a lot of 1/8 drivers using the Panthers and swearing by them, but at the end of the day they swear at them because they are bald. Correct me if I am wrong but the have only soft compound. Should be a great set, myself I would only run them in a real race just because of the shear cost of running a set of rims/tires for only a day.

 

[militarymaxx]

The package says medium compound and I can see where they would hook up great for the race but there wouldn't be much left afterwards. And this tire mount job (on a set of nice blue kyosho tims) was one of my best. It would be a shame not to get some decent use out of them. My knuckles on the other hand seem to be the ones that will wear the best.

 

[Çh®i§tiªñ]

I Love The Knuckles! I Love The Knuckles! I Love The Knuckles! I Love The Knuckles! I Love The Knuckles! Did I mention that I Love the Knuckles?

I too have incinerated my step pins and wont do it again! I did enjoy the traction but not the price-tag that went with it. And I also made a mistake of taking them on pavement. Bad bad bad!

I think the knuckles stick just fine! And last too!

 

[militarymaxx]

Is the general rule of thumb that when the track is hard use soft tires and vice versa, when it's soft use hard tires ? The track I run on is usually very dry, dusty and has a loose top surface. I like it best when it rains a little and the track settles in to a semi-moist, slightly compacted surface. The buggy seems to hook up well no matter shat tire I'm using when it's a little moist.

 

[Çh®i§tiªñ]

I know what you mean about a wet track. The one up here usually waters it down before a race. Unless its already moist from all the rain......

Anyhow, I dont want to answer about the 'general rule of thumb' for tire/track selection. I dont run on tracks enough to say. But I havent run on a packed hard surface to be able to say either way. I have seen both soft and hard tire compounds used on loose surface tracks too. But the patterns play a good role too.

Always check and see what the 'regulars' are using on that track. That should give you a good indication.