Guardian 2.2” 4WD Front Carpet Tire

The Guardian 4wd Front is built on the Guardian V2 2wd Slim Front design to deliver immediate performance without a break-in run while striking the balance between steering, drivability, and tire life that today’s 4WD racers have been searching for.
While many modern 4WD front tires continue to become more aggressive, the Guardian 4wd Front was designed to deliver the same competitive lap times without the nervous handling that makes those tires more difficult to drive. It gives racers the confidence to push hard, repeat fast laps, and keep the tire on
the car longer.
The large Guardian outer sidewall maintains a smooth, linear turn-in while the low-profile carcass increases steering response throughout the corner. Like many of today’s leading designs, we replaced the outer pins with larger shoulder lugs to keep the steering predictable while preserving lap times and extending tire life.

*These are what are commonly marketed as 2wd low-profile wide tires and because these are always used on the 4wd front we decided to call them 4wd fronts since this is now the standard. In the years past the 4wd front was wider and taller than these to match the height of the rear tire but racers found that it made 4wd cars impossible to drive. These could be used on a 2wd with a full width front wheel as well as a 4wd.

Tips
We’ve found that even on some high-bite tracks, the Guardian front tires can be run without sidewall glue thanks to the tire’s design. We recommend trying your first run without sidewall glue to see if you prefer the feel. Some racers enjoy the increased steering and compliance, while others prefer the added stability
that sidewall glue provides. This is especially true on layouts where you land from a jump directly into a corner, where running without sidewall glue can be less forgiving. The good news is that it only takes one run to find out which setup you prefer for your track/layout, and you can always add sidewall glue afterward.

Compounds
We offer two compounds optimized for artificial surfaces:
-A3 Medium Green
Best suited for high-bite surfaces such as office carpet, tracks that allow traction compound, or extended
practice sessions where longevity is important.
-A4 Soft Red

Designed for lower-bite surfaces (CRC, Beach, and EOS) style carpets and where traction compound is not allowed. It delivers maximum forward and steering grip when you are willing to trade a bit of wear for performance.

Design Details That Make the Difference
-Increased Sidewall on One Side
One sidewall is enlarged to calm the initial edge and improve mid-corner stability. By placing the increased sidewall towards the outside the result is a front tire that turns in without feeling nervous.
-Larger Outer Lugs Replace Pins
Like many of today’s leading designs, we replaced the outer pins with larger shoulder lugs to keep the steering predictable while preserving lap times and extending tire life.
-Debossed Logos
All sidewall branding is debossed instead of raised. This prevents glue cracking around lettering, eliminates the chance of raised logos randomly catching carpet fibers, and it makes gluing the sidewalls a breeze.
-Larger, Tighter Pin Layout
The pins are larger and more tightly packed to maintain traction while increasing wear life. You get consistent grip without sacrificing durability.
-Full Width Glue Beads
We have increased the width of the glue beads so the tire does not shift around when gluing, resulting in a tire that is always mounted up true with no wobbling.
-Scalloped Open Cell Foam
Comes equipped with medium scalloped foam inserts that provide additional support through the center of the tire without the harsh feel of a full-width insert. The scalloped design allows the tire to better conform to small bumps and imperfections in the carpet, improving consistency while providing the support needed to prevent the center of the tire from folding under load.