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Old 10-11-2018, 11:37 PM   #21
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Here’s an example of Proline TSL-SX-XL,good tires that are pretty beat down, but still preform great despite their appearance. I wasn’t very impressed with them at first, but after a break in period they got better and better. The quality of these rc tires today are amazing. Companies are putting an amazing amount of research into them. Getting them to preform a lot like 1 to 1.
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Old 10-12-2018, 03:48 AM   #22
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I ordered a set of PB rock beast tires. Goina order the CI foams tonite. Should i get some simple green n soak my tires? If so, how long should i soak them? Wats the purpose of soakin them anyway?

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Ive got a set of rc4wd iroks im runnin now. They were used wen i got them, but they do an awesome job on the rocks. They dont look to b more than half wore.

Oh, on my new PBs, should i put 2-3 holes in the tread? My iroks have 2 holes in them
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Here’s an example of Proline TSL-SX-XL,good tires that are pretty beat down, but still preform great despite their appearance. I wasn’t very impressed with them at first, but after a break in period they got better and better. The quality of these rc tires today are amazing. Companies are putting an amazing amount of research into them. Getting them to preform a lot like 1 to 1.
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Old 10-12-2018, 10:58 AM   #24
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Whats some good sites that have a reasonable dhipping time for axial wraith parts thats not Amazon

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Old 10-12-2018, 12:19 PM   #25
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Since this thread was originally about tire foam...I have a brand new Traxxas Defender that now has aluminum bumpers, full light setup, winch and receiver and a bunch of new wiring. Its gained a bit of weight to say the least. So my OEM tires look like they’ve gone flat! I mean flat!! I dont think the stock Traxxas foam can support my little pig and the ground clearance is suffering. Any ideas thrown my way would be greatly appreciated. Thanks
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Since this thread was originally about tire foam...I have a brand new Traxxas Defender that now has aluminum bumpers, full light setup, winch and receiver and a bunch of new wiring. Its gained a bit of weight to say the least. So my OEM tires look like they’ve gone flat! I mean flat!! I dont think the stock Traxxas foam can support my little pig and the ground clearance is suffering. Any ideas thrown my way would be greatly appreciated. Thanks
That's where the CI dual stage foams come in to play. The inner closed cell absorbs the heavy load and prevents the tire from totally being crushed but the outer open cell still conforms for the rocks. Something like the Lil Nova 4.5" dual stages with medium outers front and rear would make a huge difference. The only problem now is the stock wheels are glue-on unless you switch to beadlocks.
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I just ordered CI foams for my PB rock beasts. Ive seen where alot of ppl have commented about soakin in simple green. Should i do that to my new tires wen they get here? Wats the purpose of doin this?

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That's where the CI dual stage foams come in to play. The inner closed cell absorbs the heavy load and prevents the tire from totally being crushed but the outer open cell still conforms for the rocks. Something like the Lil Nova 4.5" dual stages with medium outers front and rear would make a huge difference. The only problem now is the stock wheels are glue-on unless you switch to beadlocks.
Thanks Sneetches! I will look into new wheels and dual stage foam.
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I just ordered CI foams for my PB rock beasts. Ive seen where alot of ppl have commented about soakin in simple green. Should i do that to my new tires wen they get here? Wats the purpose of doin this?

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Rubber and plastics manufactures use mold release to eject the part from the mold. Some residue may remain on the tire or part rendering the CA glue you apply useless. Same reason I wash my scale models before painting them
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Would it help to do so using beadlocks as well?
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Rubber and plastics manufactures use mold release to eject the part from the mold. Some residue may remain on the tire or part rendering the CA glue you apply useless. Same reason I wash my scale models before painting them
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Would it help to do so using beadlocks as well?

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It wouldnt hurt to wash all the pieces with warm water and Dawn dish soap. Which is the best detergent, us modellers found, to rid your parts of oils and release agents. Just let them dry overnight.
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1 hole in the tire is sufficient.
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1 hole in the tire is sufficient.
Thanks for the response dean! U know those mud slingers i ordered, smh,still aint here. They sat in KY for 3 days, went to GA, for 2 days n theyve been in FL (missent) for 4 days. Dang DHL smh

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