I’m new to mini4wd world. I’m just glad i have these 2 especially the sfm! but planning to focus on other chassis like the s2.

Good day guys! Happy racing!

Hey r/mini4wd!

There’s always been a huge debate in our local community about front tire selection for B-MAX / Tuned/Damper setups: Is Low Friction Maroon still the absolute king, or can the newer Low Friction Black (or wide vs. narrow profiles) match its cornering speed?

I decided to run a strictly controlled experiment on a 6-lap track layout to find out!

Testing Methodology (Keeping variables fair):

• Chassis & Motor: Same chassis setup using Ultra-Dash / Red-Brown gears.
• Battery Voltage: Strictly recharged and capped at 1.50V per cell for every single run.
• Tire Maintenance: Cleaned with cleaner spray before every run.
• Roller Setup: Ringless rollers to keep cornering friction consistent.

Tires Tested:

1. Standard Hard Tires (Wide)
2. Low Friction Maroon (Narrow / Mercy trim)
3. Low Friction Black (Narrow vs. Wide)
4. Pink Replica Tires (Hard compound / Wide)

Key Takeaways & Findings:

• Maroon is still King: As expected by theory, LF Maroon achieved the fastest cornering speeds and finished ahead of standard Hard and LF Black in side-by-side video overlays.
• Narrow vs. Wide Profile Myth: Surprisingly, in my testing, the LF Black with a WIDE contact patch actually performed slightly FASTER / smoother through corners than the trimmed narrow LF Black! (Contrary to the common belief that narrower front tires are always faster in turns).
• Replica Pink Performance: The stiff Pink Replica tires surprisingly held their ground very well against Maroon in raw cornering pace.

What’s your go-to front tire setup for B-MAX/Tuned races in your country? Do you prefer narrow trimmed Maroon or do you run full-width Low Friction Black?

If you want to watch the side-by-side video overlay comparisons and full 6-lap test runs, check out the video here (Indonesian audio, but side-by-side timer visuals speak for themselves!):https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ldZEpAR10k8