Beadlocks vs. Glue

[zjguy721]

What's everyone running for a brushless setup, MMP/Tekin 13.5 on 3S? Used more for a G6/trail runner than for crawling. I've got VP SLWs on them now, but I've only run them on a brushed 35T setup, the brushless system is new. I've heard the aluminum can strip on the hexes? What about beads coming loose? Opinions please

[Tater0108]

I am running Mayhem Monsters with Rock Beast II with a Tekin Pro4 3300kv and MMp on 2 and 3s. Only time I have pulled a bead is when I was riding a wheelie across a parking lot. Other than that trail running and what not I have never had a issue.

[realsickclown]

What just 1 minute, you're wraith is pulling weelies and riding them out?

[LucasAutomotive]

I am running a MMP/Tekin ROC 412 3100 on 3S with VP SLW rims and I have not had a bead come loose or a hex strip out. FYI my 7 year old son drives my writh 90% of the time and he treats it like a rock bouncer. So it gets abused...

[Tater0108]

Originally Posted by realsickclown

What just 1 minute, you're wraith is pulling weelies and riding them out?

On pavement yes. I was totally shocked the first few times it happened as well. Then I just figured out how to control it and every one is in shock when they see it.

[Chiodo322]

My wraith w pro4 an mmp on 3s will do that also and on 4s just crazy I put 6s to it one time and shot the foam out of a.rtr ripsaw set up

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[Calderwood]

Originally Posted by Tater0108

On pavement yes. I was totally shocked the first few times it happened as well. Then I just figured out how to control it and every one is in shock when they see it.

Video or it didn't happen. Mine will wheelie right over backwards but I don't have the skill to ride them out.

[Tater0108]

Originally Posted by nigels_world

Video or it didn't happen. Mine will wheelie right over backwards but I don't have the skill to ride them out.

I will try and get some video of it this weekend when we go out. I learned how to control them after my savage couldn't keep the front wheels on the ground.

[rangercat23]

I run LockedUp TR beadlocks with proline TSL's, MMP pro Tekin redline 13.5 = no problems

[aqwik69]

Originally Posted by Chiodo322

My wraith w pro4 an mmp on 3s will do that also and on 4s just crazy I put 6s to it one time and shot the foam out of a.rtr ripsaw set up

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I tried 6s on mine as well, except I cant get it to work at all. I also have an MMP with pro4...I pull the throttle and nothing happens.

[xsputnikx]

Originally Posted by nigels_world

Video or it didn't happen. Mine will wheelie right over backwards but I don't have the skill to ride them out.

I believe it because I can ride mine out in grass all stock with 7.2v NiMH pack

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[Natedog]

GLUE???? WTF? LOL....beadlocks are the only way to go.

[zjguy721]

Originally Posted by Natedog

GLUE???? WTF? LOL....beadlocks are the only way to go.

I've pulled beads on my comp rig on 3S before, so I was just checking. All my go fast stuff has glued tires, the "stock" wheel/tire combo is glued.

[Calderwood]

Originally Posted by zjguy721

I've pulled beads on my comp rig on 3S before

On beadlocks? If so you need some that don't suck.

[Billy D]

agreed the only bead I have ever pulled was on a set of proline 2.2's but they are crap. Bought some good ones and have never had a problem since even on 4s

[zjguy721]

Originally Posted by nigels_world

On beadlocks? If so you need some that don't suck.

They are VP SLWs. Pretty sure it was more of a tire issue to be honest.

[Calderwood]

Originally Posted by zjguy721

They are VP SLWs. Pretty sure it was more of a tire issue to be honest.

What tire?

[zjguy721]

Originally Posted by nigels_world

What tire?

I had Boss Claws on .75" SLWs. Same size wheel with Sedonas and never had an issue. Would pull the inside bead off on the front tires frequently.