Setup of stock Wraith wheels tires and foam

[2Crawl]

Look to set up my stock Wraith wheels. I am using the stock wheels, tires and foam for now. These will be glued and I want to get the best all around performance with this setup. There has got to be a happy medium for this so I am thinking a slight star pattern of 8 points on the foam will be ok.

I am learning to crawl and just drive around. My Wraith is set up with the following power train.

Holmes 13t Crawlmaster Pro & BRXL ESC
Castle BEC Pro
Geared 32p 56/12
HiTec 7950
Turnigy 2200 mA 3S 45~90C LiPo


My Questions:

Will an 8 point star on the stock foam be ok for light crawling and driving around?

Will this be to soft of a wheel configuration on the stock setup?


Thanks

[redsawacs]

Tire compound is just as important as your foams. If you are running the stock RTR tires, I would recommend that you purchase the R35 whitedot tires and use them with the stock foams if you dont want to buy other foams.

I am running R35 ripsaws with stock foams on VERY vented wheels and I like it. Not perfect, wish I had money for real tires and foams.....but I dont.

SOrry I couldnt answer your question about cutting foam, just keep in mind, you're limiting yourself with a good compound tire.

[Postclanker]

the weight of the rig has a lot to do with the foam set up also...

[2Crawl]

Originally Posted by redsawacs

Tire compound is just as important as your foams. If you are running the stock RTR tires, I would recommend that you purchase the R35 whitedot tires and use them with the stock foams if you dont want to buy other foams.

I am running R35 ripsaws with stock foams on VERY vented wheels and I like it. Not perfect, wish I had money for real tires and foams.....but I dont.

SOrry I couldnt answer your question about cutting foam, just keep in mind, you're limiting yourself with a good compound tire.

I have the Axial Wraith kit and it comes with the

2.2 RIPSAW TIRES R35 COMPOUND
The aggressive tread design, impressive ground clearance, and R35 compound offer a realistic look for the image-conscious scale crawler who is also looking to improve their performance game.

- Realistic and aggressive tread design for the ultimate scale appearance and performance
- 5.5" (140mm) tall for extreme ground clearance
- Molded ribbing between the lugs help keep mud and snow from packing into the tire tread
- Recessed lugs for additional traction
- "R35" sticky rubber compound (white dot)

Nice tire btw

I am also running the stock wheel. I am looking at getting the Hot Racing multi-width hex adapters fit kit to widen the front so I can run the RcBbros knuckle weights.

[2Crawl]

Originally Posted by Postclanker

the weight of the rig has a lot to do with the foam set up also...

So how will I know? Do I need to come in at a certain vehicle weight or deflection in the tire?

[Calderwood]

Don't make the foams softer than they already are. They need more sidewall support than stock.

[2Crawl]

Originally Posted by nigels_world

Don't make the foams softer than they already are. They need more sidewall support than stock.

Ok so that is what a soft foam is like.

[JetBlast]

I did a gear pattern cut on my foams for my super swampers. I dont have any issues with it and it grips very well on my climbs. I am considering some uncut double deuce foams from Crawler Innovations to use in place of the ProLine foams.

[Postclanker]

Originally Posted by JetBlast

I did a gear pattern cut on my foams for my super swampers. I dont have any issues with it and it grips very well on my climbs. I am considering some uncut double deuce foams from Crawler Innovations to use in place of the ProLine foams.

I agree with the CI foams...they are very nice

The heavier the rig the stiffer the foams...you got to play with it a bit, there is no cut and dried recommendation

[redsawacs]

There is a few write-ups in the tires/wheels thread at the top of the forums page. In theses you will find tire/foam set ups from people who test against stock setups and tell you what they think. I suggest you look a r them before you decide to throw away your money.

Remember, don't buy something simply because a few people say, "I use them and the are fantastic!".....compared to what!?!?

[Bansh88]

The R35 Ripsaws are TONS better than the RTR. A buddy and I went head to head. So thast's a first hand opinion right there.
Cutting them, every other nub or so, makes a huge difference. Shaved them too. On both the R35 and RTR.
My buddy cut his foams. Helped a bit. We strickly crawl. The slower the better. I have found soft and heavy allows me to climb almost anything.

I am now running Sedonas with Crawler Innovations foams on XR10 wheels, weighted to the gills.