X Compound Guide
Ultra Soft
-Best Working Temperature: 0~80F (0~27
Super Soft
-Best Working Temperature: 80~100F (27~38C)
Soft
-Best Working Temperature: 80~100F (27~38C)
Medium
-Best Working Temperature: 90~100F (32~38C)
Hard
-Best Working Temperature: 100F+ (38C+)
Clay Compound Guide
ULTRA CLAY
(0-50°F) Green/Gold
This compound features a softer Clay that's best suited for the early morning or late evening slick conditions.
SUPREME CLAY
(60-90°F) -White/Gold
Best suited for a dryer track conditions. If you're in between wet to dry track condition and wondering if you should switch to normal compound. You may want to try the Supreme clay before your transition. This compound allows the same feels as other clays, but it will provide more support to the tire carcass and allow the pins to do the work.
1/10 Compound Chart
R1 (Gold) – Maximum Grip Built for the lowest traction conditions, R1 delivers the most grip in the TZO lineup. Best For: Fresh, low-bite tracks Feel: Soft, aggressive, high forward bite Break in: None Use When: You need instant traction on loose or dusty surfaces
T1 (Grey) – All-Around Performer Your go-to compound for consistency across all conditions. Best For: Low to high bite tracks Feel: Balanced, predictable, higher grip than most Break-In: Little to none Use When: Conditions are changing or unknown
T2 (Teal) – High-Bite Specialist Designed for maximum control on high-traction tracks. Best For: Medium to high bite / glued tracks Feel: Smooth, controlled, less edgy Break in: Required (heat cycle + laps) Use When: The track is fully hooked up and you want consistency without traction roll
TZO 1/10 Carpet Tire Compound Guide
F1 (Green) – Ultra Soft
Maximum grip for cold or low-traction black carpet. Best For: Low-grip or cold black carpet. Feel: Aggressive grip with strong forward bite. Use When: The track is cold or lacking traction.
F2 (Pink) – Super Soft
Consistent traction for medium-grip black carpet. Best For: Medium-grip black carpet. Feel: Planted, responsive, and predictable. Use When: The track starts developing more grip.
F3 (White) – Soft
Balanced performance for high-grip carpet conditions. Best For: High-grip black carpet or office carpet. Feel: Responsive, stable, and controlled. Use When: The track has developed strong traction.
F4 (Blue) – Medium
Predictable handling for medium-grip office carpet. Best For: Medium-grip office carpet. Feel: Smooth, stable, and consistent. Use When: You need reliable traction on office carpet.
F5 (Yellow) – Hard
Maximum support for high-grip or abrasive carpet. Best For: High-grip or highly abrasive office carpet. Feel: Firm, controlled, and stable. Use When: The track is extremely hooked up or abrasive.