Different tire sizes for which conditions?

[jhautz]

I have always been a little confused about selecting the correct tires for the job on a MT or truggy. They make so many different sizes and tread patterns how are you supposed to know what works for your particular application. There needs to be a general tire guide that covers all brands sizes and tread types.


Does anyone know of a database like this. Maybee where it secribes what each size and tread pattern type is designed for?

I know the general stuff like the low profile tires give you more stable handleing because of less sidewall flex and smaller pin/tread size for harder surfaces, the lighter the tire the faster you can accelerate, etc... but why are 40 series tires less effective on the track that the more popular (and recent additions to the line ups) the MT size tires? I get it that the MT weigh less but doesnt it have less tread touching the track.

Damn it!!! There has to be a guide or somewhere I can read up and educate myself on tire selection.

Even the manufactureres dont list what surface the tire was designe to run on. Wouldnt it be nice if you could look at a tire and have it rated for diferent surface types on a 1-10 scale or something?

I know this might be easier said than done, but can someone give me a brief rundown of what to look for in a tire for diferent track conditions. I mostly interested in track applications. For bashing anything works.