New to cc

[addictedtonitro]

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.

[RCer4Life]

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.

[rag6]

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.

[09xD]

So are the CC stock wheel/tire set up 1.9 then or smaller?

[InFlames]

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.

[fixed13]

Originally Posted by 09xD

So are the CC stock wheel/tire set up 1.9 then or smaller?

The stock wheels are about 2.1 but the tires are shorter than most 2.2 tires.

[addictedtonitro]

Originally Posted by InFlames

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.

Cool man thanks. I won't be there this weekend. I gotta work


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.

[RCer4Life]

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.

[addictedtonitro]

Originally Posted by RCer4Life

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.

Yea,, Ebay can be your friend lol....Or your worst enemy! Plus for that price I might as well get a whole nother truck for spares from tower lol

BTW none on there now lol

[Rjohn929]

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.

[badtoy1986]

Wow... Did the seller have any more? I know there are some for fourty bucks.

[09xD]

Originally Posted by addictedtonitro

Cool man thanks. I won't be there this weekend. I gotta work


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.

So you can get a taller tire on the stock wheels right?

[badtoy1986]

Originally Posted by 09xD

So you can get a taller tire on the stock wheels right?

I heard that 2.2 tires are too tight on the CC wheels But i am not sure if that is correct.

[Rjohn929]

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.

[rag6]

Originally Posted by badtoy1986

I heard that 2.2 tires are too tight on the CC wheels But i am not sure if that is correct.

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.

[rag6]

Originally Posted by fixed13

The stock wheels are about 2.1 but the tires are shorter than most 2.2 tires.

The stock wheels are actually 2.3.

[fixed13]

Originally Posted by rag6

The stock wheels are actually 2.3.

My bad, I knew that something was a little different, thought it was 2.2's being loose on the rim.

[09xD]

Cool thanks...definitly needs a taller tire.

[InFlames]

Originally Posted by badtoy1986

Wow... Did the seller have any more? I know there are some for fourty bucks.

I have a set like new, green, weighted, memory foams, losi rock carvers, about 10 minutes on both tires and rims id let go for $45...