06-06-2009, 01:32 PM | #1 |
Rock Crawler Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: hillbilly illinois
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Ok guys. I just picked up my 5yr old son a cc as his first crawer. I got it without tires and body. I'm going to run a rockstar body on it. I'm looking for a smaller tire than 2.2 but not the stockers. I looked at the losi mini combo today but they just look too small. Then I thought 1.9's and flatirons for added heighth. I really don't plan to extend the chassis because .... 1. He's 5 2. I could put 2.2's on but shred gears I don't want to replace for a 5yr old lol 3. I don't have much time with getting my 2.2 and my super ready for comp season. 4 He's 5 lol So my q is this, Does anybody run 1.9's that has a pic to compare the 2.2's with and is there a smaller 2.2 crawler worth thats about 4.5" tall? Thanks Guys I appreciate all the help on this site. |
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06-08-2009, 08:36 AM | #2 |
Rock Stacker Join Date: May 2009 Location: Grand Blanc
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The stock CC tires aren't all that bad, but I plan to run some 1.9 flat irons on my rig too, so if you get some mounted up on yours I'd love to see some pics.
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06-09-2009, 06:34 AM | #3 |
Rock Crawler Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: pittsburgh
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the gears will be suspect. Bought 3 cliff climbers and busted 3 of 6 gearsets within the first 5 runs. Granted my rig is much heavier than stock, but they are brittle gears. I am afraid of buying full metal gears, outputs, swingshafts because some members have broken the metal gears. I am in a holding pattern on buying the metal gears and cv's.
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06-09-2009, 08:35 AM | #4 |
Rock Stacker Join Date: May 2009 Location: Chester VA
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So are the CC stock wheel/tire set up 1.9 then or smaller?
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06-09-2009, 09:14 AM | #5 |
RCC Addict Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Plainfield, IL.
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I have some spare gears i could give you just incase, if i see you at a comp. Not sure if im going to be at busse this weekend. We'll see.
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06-09-2009, 01:04 PM | #6 |
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06-09-2009, 05:35 PM | #7 | |
Rock Crawler Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: hillbilly illinois
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The stock tires measure about 4.25 inches. Most 2.2 tires are 5+. I think the 1.9's will be too small. the stock wheels are 2.2 from what I've read. I guess I'll have to fork out a ton on stock tires and wheels lol. I hate buying stock tires lol. | |
06-09-2009, 08:16 PM | #8 |
Rock Stacker Join Date: May 2009 Location: Grand Blanc
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I see some come up on ebay every now and then for around $20 for all 4 wheels and tires. Not sure if there are any on there now, but worth a shot.
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06-09-2009, 09:25 PM | #9 | |
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BTW none on there now lol Last edited by addictedtonitro; 06-09-2009 at 09:27 PM. | |
06-09-2009, 09:45 PM | #10 |
RCC Addict Join Date: May 2009 Location: Weston
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I just picked up a set of stock axial beadlocks and lizard tires for mine off ebay for $30 shipped. Not bad for a brand new set if you ask me.
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06-10-2009, 12:35 AM | #11 |
Rock Stacker Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Sacramento, CA
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Wow... Did the seller have any more? I know there are some for fourty bucks.
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06-10-2009, 07:45 AM | #12 | |
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So you can get a taller tire on the stock wheels right? | |
06-10-2009, 09:17 AM | #13 |
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06-10-2009, 09:31 AM | #14 |
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I won through an auction, I might have just gotten lucky but there was only one bid until 5 minutes left. I think there was a lightly used set in the for sale section on here for $30 shipped. I'll see if I can find it.
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06-10-2009, 09:43 AM | #15 |
Rock Crawler Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: pittsburgh
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| The 1/10th of an inch difference will not cause any problems mounting 2.2 tires on stock 2.3 rims. I mounted the stock tires on 2.2 rims and although they were a little loose, with proper glue&true, they work just fine. I mounted 2.2's on traxxas 2.8's that was a stretch and was very hard to do, but was possible with good results. You should be fine.
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06-10-2009, 09:46 AM | #16 |
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06-10-2009, 10:57 PM | #17 |
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06-11-2009, 07:29 AM | #18 |
Rock Stacker Join Date: May 2009 Location: Chester VA
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Cool thanks...definitly needs a taller tire.
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06-14-2009, 07:29 AM | #19 |
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