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08.26.2008, 01:45 PM

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Originally Posted by Arct1k View Post
My understanding is:

Air has very little/nothing to do with ballooning at all... it is just the centripetal force of the rotating tire mass.

Venting the tire I'd understood was more about how the tire compresses on landing etc

Punching the tire on the outside vs the rim helps water/dirt get out

LPRs versus taping to avoid imbalance, rotating mass, uneven performance


Also I would note that generally racing is geared to I would say max 40mph ish depending on the track - I think the discussion here is for running at higher speeds and with tires you would never take to the track... just 2c

This all sounds good to me.

I will drop a few teeth on the pinion before I do much else and see how it does. I had smaller diameter mtr bowties on it before, and wanted a bit more speed so I geared up. The taller badlands with the previous 17t pinion should be about correct. I will still balance the wheels, as I and sure that they need it, and I need the experience!!!
   
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