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TheNewbie · 10-09-2004, 12:51 AM

Should I use the foam inserts?? or no inserts??

TRD · 10-09-2004, 02:11 AM

NO YOU SHOULD NOT UNLESS YOU USE A SUPER SOFT TIRE LIKE A LOSI TLS . YOU WANT THE TIRE TO FLEX BUT IT MUST BE ABLE TO HOLD THE WAIGHT OF THE TRUCK SOME RACE TIRES ARE MADE WITH SUPER SOFT COMPOUND AND WILL NOT BE ABLE TO HOLD THE TRUCK UP

TRD

TheNewbie · 10-09-2004, 10:01 AM

I am using Imex super swampers

Plays_with_Toys · 10-09-2004, 11:11 AM

I've found that without foams if I am approaching a rock with kind of a ledge, or if I get into a hole, that the tires deform too much and sink below the face of the rock. With the foams, they still get plenty of traction but they don't collapse on the wrong side of a rock.

The best use of foams is if you cut them shorter and narrower to give more sidewall and overall tire flex, but without making the entire tire deflate.

SR5Dave · 10-09-2004, 12:12 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by TRD

NO YOU SHOULD NOT UNLESS YOU USE A SUPER SOFT TIRE LIKE A LOSI TLS . YOU WANT THE TIRE TO FLEX BUT IT MUST BE ABLE TO HOLD THE WAIGHT OF THE TRUCK SOME RACE TIRES ARE MADE WITH SUPER SOFT COMPOUND AND WILL NOT BE ABLE TO HOLD THE TRUCK UP

TRD

WHY ARE YOU YELLING, IT IS REALLY ANNOYING TO READ POSTS IN ALL CAPS!!

Foams are great. I can't stand running without them. The tire gets folded up and falls all over the place, you lose more beads, etc. With my KRocks, they would be totally useless without foams, they would never hold the weight of my truck, and when the tread compresses together, they just make a slick.

So yes, you should use foams. Try it either way and see what you like best, I bet it will be WITH foams.

pedesrule · 10-09-2004, 05:14 PM

despite what some people have said on this post there is no yes or no answer to your question. I personally dont run foams on my crawler and for that matter i dont run them on any of my rc trucks except my nitro sport. I run on hard ground alot and have found that with foams i cant get the perfect amount of tire flex that i want so i just dont use them. But thats just me. As you can see from the posts everyone is different and every tire is different. It all depends on: what you run your truck on, what tires you have, and the most important your preference. I would recommend purchasing one set of foams and trying them stock on your wheels. Then if you dont like it you can modify them and if you dont like that you can go back to no foams and keep the foams for later use.

And trd can you not type in all caps? its comes off as yelling even if you didnt mean it to be that way.

TRD · 10-09-2004, 05:31 PM

sr5dave
is this better

CustomCrawler · 10-09-2004, 08:13 PM

I run no foams in my Swampers. They do conform a little too much but the traction is worth it.

Now that I've moved to clod tires, I still don't use foams, since the tire is harder.

SR5Dave · 10-10-2004, 12:13 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by CustomCrawler

I run no foams in my Swampers. They do conform a little too much but the traction is worth it.

Now that I've moved to clod tires, I still don't use foams, since the tire is harder.

Yeah, with clod tires there is NO WAY I'd use foams. Suckers are hard as rocks!

Lifted4x4z · 10-29-2015, 07:12 AM

I use the 2.2 Super Swampers on G Made Beadlock rims with the foam inserts from a stock Axial Yeti on my SCX10 Deadbolt. I feel the memory foam supplied with the Swampers is just too hard. It all boils down to personal preference and the type of use. I say try several combinations until you find what suits your needs best. But thats just my opinion

EeePee · 10-29-2015, 08:32 AM

Nice 11 year bump.

Sapes · 10-29-2015, 08:44 AM

11 years, lol! Over a decade old. That has to be a record.

The Violator · 10-29-2015, 10:57 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by EeePee

Nice 11 year bump.

Gotta get those 30 posts

EeePee · 10-29-2015, 11:08 AM

He's got a star so I don't care.

microcrawlers · 11-03-2015, 08:51 AM

lmao 11 years thats insane

10-09-2004, 12:51 AM	#1
TheNewbie Pebble Pounder Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: California Posts: 197	Tire Inserts?? Should I use the foam inserts?? or no inserts??

10-09-2004, 02:11 AM	#2
TRD Rock Stacker Join Date: Jun 2004 Posts: 80	Re: Tire Inserts?? NO YOU SHOULD NOT UNLESS YOU USE A SUPER SOFT TIRE LIKE A LOSI TLS . YOU WANT THE TIRE TO FLEX BUT IT MUST BE ABLE TO HOLD THE WAIGHT OF THE TRUCK SOME RACE TIRES ARE MADE WITH SUPER SOFT COMPOUND AND WILL NOT BE ABLE TO HOLD THE TRUCK UP TRD

10-09-2004, 10:01 AM	#3
TheNewbie Pebble Pounder Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: California Posts: 197	Re: Tire Inserts?? I am using Imex super swampers

10-09-2004, 11:11 AM	#4
Plays_with_Toys I wanna be Dave Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Centennial, CO Posts: 2,129	Re: Tire Inserts?? I've found that without foams if I am approaching a rock with kind of a ledge, or if I get into a hole, that the tires deform too much and sink below the face of the rock. With the foams, they still get plenty of traction but they don't collapse on the wrong side of a rock. The best use of foams is if you cut them shorter and narrower to give more sidewall and overall tire flex, but without making the entire tire deflate.

10-09-2004, 05:14 PM	#6
pedesrule Quarry Creeper Join Date: May 2004 Posts: 202	Re: Tire Inserts?? despite what some people have said on this post there is no yes or no answer to your question. I personally dont run foams on my crawler and for that matter i dont run them on any of my rc trucks except my nitro sport. I run on hard ground alot and have found that with foams i cant get the perfect amount of tire flex that i want so i just dont use them. But thats just me. As you can see from the posts everyone is different and every tire is different. It all depends on: what you run your truck on, what tires you have, and the most important your preference. I would recommend purchasing one set of foams and trying them stock on your wheels. Then if you dont like it you can modify them and if you dont like that you can go back to no foams and keep the foams for later use. And trd can you not type in all caps? its comes off as yelling even if you didnt mean it to be that way.

10-09-2004, 05:31 PM	#7
TRD Rock Stacker Join Date: Jun 2004 Posts: 80	Re: Tire Inserts?? sr5dave is this better

10-09-2004, 08:13 PM	#8
CustomCrawler Rock Crawler Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: SW, Connecticut Posts: 685	Re: Tire Inserts?? I run no foams in my Swampers. They do conform a little too much but the traction is worth it. Now that I've moved to clod tires, I still don't use foams, since the tire is harder.

10-29-2015, 07:12 AM	#10
Lifted4x4z Newbie Join Date: Oct 2015 Location: Casper Posts: 11	Re: Tire Inserts?? I use the 2.2 Super Swampers on G Made Beadlock rims with the foam inserts from a stock Axial Yeti on my SCX10 Deadbolt. I feel the memory foam supplied with the Swampers is just too hard. It all boils down to personal preference and the type of use. I say try several combinations until you find what suits your needs best. But thats just my opinion

10-29-2015, 08:32 AM	#11
EeePee MODERATOR™ Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Ohio Posts: 18,928	Re: Tire Inserts?? Nice 11 year bump.

10-29-2015, 08:44 AM	#12
Sapes Pebble Pounder Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: Canada Posts: 98	Re: Tire Inserts?? 11 years, lol! Over a decade old. That has to be a record.

10-29-2015, 11:08 AM	#14
EeePee MODERATOR™ Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Ohio Posts: 18,928	Re: Tire Inserts?? He's got a star so I don't care.

11-03-2015, 08:51 AM	#15
microcrawlers Quarry Creeper Join Date: May 2014 Location: United States Posts: 375	Re: Tire Inserts?? lmao 11 years thats insane

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