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Wet weather racing on oiled clay is one of the most challenging tyre decisions in 1/8 buggy. Run the wrong rubber at the wrong time and you'll be fighting the car all day. Get it right and a wet meeting can actually become an advantage — particularly if your competitors are less prepared.Here's the progression that works on UK oiled clay tracks like Herts and Brookthorpe when conditions change through the day.Very Wet — VP Pro Diamond EVO M4 (Super Soft)When the track is properly wet — standing water, soaked clay, no racing line — the VP Pro 814 Diamond...

If you race 1/8 off-road buggy on a UK outdoor oiled clay surface, choosing the right tyre makes a genuine difference to your lap times. This guide covers the best options currently available, based on what's actually working at UK club level.What Makes an Oiled Clay Tyre?Outdoor oiled clay tracks like Herts and Brookthorpe have very high grip levels due to the prepared surface. You want a tyre with a connected tread pattern — one that generates bite through surface contact rather than pin penetration. Tyres designed for outdoor loose dirt can actually be too aggressive on a prepared oiled...