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TheNewbie · 09-20-2004, 05:55 PM

What are your favorite tires for the TLT-1??

(Any one using the LST Tires? Or are they to big?)

CustomCrawler · 09-20-2004, 05:57 PM

LST tires are way too big. I use them on my maxx crawler. But for the TLT, I use cut swamp dawgs. I cut out everyother tread, then cut slots in the remaining treads for flexibility.

Wookie · 09-20-2004, 06:43 PM

I'm currently using some IMEX J-Haww T-Maxx wheels and tires. I trimmed the treads down quite a bit so they get excellent traction.

I've thought about narrowing a set of LST's down on some narrowed Maxx rims. If you narrowed them I don't think they would be any harder on the TLT than stock maxx sized tires.

Some people are using Clod Dualies on their TLTs which are about the same size as a narrowed LST tire.

I do however like my IMEX's. They are the soft compound version and get traction on a wide variety of terrain.

TheNewbie · 09-20-2004, 06:47 PM

When you guys are talking about narrowing the rims and tires, Does that mean you guys cut a piece of the rim out?

Highmark · 09-20-2004, 07:06 PM

I've used so many tires it's not even funny anymore

I should probably do a "mini ultimate tire test" sometime....

I'll put them in order from best to worst

IMEX Pullers on narrowed rims
IMEX swamp dawgs (tie with the pullers)
IMEX J Hawgs
Team losi smashers
IMEX claw dawgs
Proline Dirt Hawgs
Wild willy2 tires on 2.2 rims

There's a few others but I didnt use them for long because they ether sucked or I just didnt like the look

Plays_with_Toys · 09-20-2004, 07:22 PM

That's one freaking hilarious avatar you got there highmark... I'm still laughing!

I've run the proline Masher 2k's and the imex Swamp dawgs. The swamp dawgs definately had better tire grip out of the package, with their rubber compound, and I felt I had better traction and looks with them. Both are good tires, and with creativity, you can alter the performance and looks of just about any tire. But, the imex swamp dawgs, pullers, proline mashers, and the traxxas stampede tires are some of the tallest 2.2" tires you can get, which helps with getting more clearance under the axle.

TheNewbie · 09-28-2004, 10:59 PM

Hey I am getting my IMEX Swamp dawgs and I want to know what rims to get? Will Hpi ss 2.2 rims work, they are the rear rims???

DUDE · 09-29-2004, 02:25 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by TheNewbie

Hey I am getting my IMEX Swamp dawgs and I want to know what rims to get? Will Hpi ss 2.2 rims work, they are the rear rims???

get width extender's and then I really like these, the next tire and rim for the TJ-10. HPI nitro 2 I think and swamp dawgs.

TheNewbie · 09-29-2004, 08:31 AM

Do I need to kit the witdth kit when I get my tires so they fit?

09-20-2004, 05:55 PM	#1
TheNewbie Pebble Pounder Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: California Posts: 197	Tires??? What are your favorite tires for the TLT-1?? (Any one using the LST Tires? Or are they to big?)

09-20-2004, 05:57 PM	#2
CustomCrawler Rock Crawler Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: SW, Connecticut Posts: 685	Re: Tires??? LST tires are way too big. I use them on my maxx crawler. But for the TLT, I use cut swamp dawgs. I cut out everyother tread, then cut slots in the remaining treads for flexibility.

09-20-2004, 06:43 PM	#3
Wookie Rock Stacker Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Hillsboro, OR Posts: 65	Re: Tires??? I'm currently using some IMEX J-Haww T-Maxx wheels and tires. I trimmed the treads down quite a bit so they get excellent traction. I've thought about narrowing a set of LST's down on some narrowed Maxx rims. If you narrowed them I don't think they would be any harder on the TLT than stock maxx sized tires. Some people are using Clod Dualies on their TLTs which are about the same size as a narrowed LST tire. I do however like my IMEX's. They are the soft compound version and get traction on a wide variety of terrain.

09-20-2004, 06:47 PM	#4
TheNewbie Pebble Pounder Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: California Posts: 197	Re: Tires??? When you guys are talking about narrowing the rims and tires, Does that mean you guys cut a piece of the rim out?

09-20-2004, 07:06 PM	#5
Highmark I wanna be Dave Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Austin Texas Posts: 3,866	Re: Tires??? I've used so many tires it's not even funny anymore I should probably do a "mini ultimate tire test" sometime.... I'll put them in order from best to worst IMEX Pullers on narrowed rims IMEX swamp dawgs (tie with the pullers) IMEX J Hawgs Team losi smashers IMEX claw dawgs Proline Dirt Hawgs Wild willy2 tires on 2.2 rims There's a few others but I didnt use them for long because they ether sucked or I just didnt like the look

09-20-2004, 07:22 PM	#6
Plays_with_Toys I wanna be Dave Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Centennial, CO Posts: 2,129	Re: Tires??? That's one freaking hilarious avatar you got there highmark... I'm still laughing! I've run the proline Masher 2k's and the imex Swamp dawgs. The swamp dawgs definately had better tire grip out of the package, with their rubber compound, and I felt I had better traction and looks with them. Both are good tires, and with creativity, you can alter the performance and looks of just about any tire. But, the imex swamp dawgs, pullers, proline mashers, and the traxxas stampede tires are some of the tallest 2.2" tires you can get, which helps with getting more clearance under the axle.

09-28-2004, 10:59 PM	#7
TheNewbie Pebble Pounder Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: California Posts: 197	Re: Tires??? Hey I am getting my IMEX Swamp dawgs and I want to know what rims to get? Will Hpi ss 2.2 rims work, they are the rear rims???

09-29-2004, 08:31 AM	#9
TheNewbie Pebble Pounder Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: California Posts: 197	Re: Tires??? Do I need to kit the witdth kit when I get my tires so they fit?

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