Less head clearance
- Less space for combustion
- More compression
- Advances ignition timing
- More power, especially at high RPM
More head clearance
- Larger space for combustion
- Less compression
- Delays ignition timing
- Less power

1/10 Off-Road Race Tire Chart
2WD, 4WD, and truck tires with every compound, by brand.
Learn how head clearance affects the performance of your RC car's nitro engine
Less head clearance
More head clearance

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