Softer front spring for rougher surface.
Stiffer front spring for high traction surface.
in 1/12, you need to learn how to calculate rollout. here is the formula:
Rollout = Pi * (rear tire diameter) * Pinion / Spur
For [email protected], you can aim your rollout to be about 35mm
If you use tire size of 45mm and spur size 95, then your pinion is about 23 to 24 teeth.