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haynesn12 · 02-28-2009, 06:05 PM

i'm building a cold with a pimpcane chassis. it will have a 15.5 inch. i'm just wondering if everyone thinks i should go maxx size or 40 series. i cant seem to decide,i want a taller tire around 6-6.5 but i cant seem to find a maxx size. if anyone has any pics of a truck with a similar wb i would love to see them so i can try to figuire it out.
thanks ben

quickster47 · 02-28-2009, 06:46 PM

Ben,

Not sure if you ever plan on getting into any competitions but if so you might want to go ahead and make your wheelbase 16" as that is now the minimum in the 2009 rules.

As for tires and wheels, I think there are arguments for going each way and to me it really comes down to personal preferences.

I like the 40 series and supposedly ProLine is coming out with a new tire this year for the super class. Finally we are getting some new rubber after waiting what seems like forever.

Imex makes a Rubicon which is quite tall, like 7" or so I think.

http://www.imexrc.com/servlet/the-99...%22-(2)/Detail

Carl

haynesn12 · 03-01-2009, 09:03 AM

yea i know the 16 is the new rule but as of now i dont plan on doing any comps because up here in maine there arnt any. so mostly this is just for fun. and i saw the imex tires but i dont know if i wanna spend 84 dollars on just tires.

STJ7780 · 03-01-2009, 11:28 AM

I just bought my set from R/C planet for $22 a pair.
http://www.rcplanet.com/ProductDetai...MX7566&click=3
I like mine so far. The foam that comes with them is way to hard so you will need to get new foam or cut the stock ones. They are very soft but not sticky like a proline. I am going to go at them with something to get them sticky. I will post the results when I try it. Also I like them because with a 3.2 rim it looks a little more real with some sidewall to them. They are right at 7 in tall and the same width as a moab xl. Good size overall. Good luck with the build, get some pics up when you can.

dkur · 03-01-2009, 11:42 AM

Those tires look an awful lot like the Rock Lizard, STJ7780. Cool!!

On my super I have a set Losi Claw tires and I also have a set of 40 series Moabs also. The Claw tires just like the 2.2 rock claws grip really really well.

The claws are just a bit shorter than the moabs.

The new Traxxas Canyon AT's are a fairly aggressive crawler tire at a little under 7 inches. They are as big as the 40 series Moab with a bit more side bite to them.

There just isn't much available in the 40 series crawler tire dept. I wish there were more options.

quickster47 · 03-01-2009, 12:44 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by STJ7780

I just bought my set from R/C planet for $22 a pair.
http://www.rcplanet.com/ProductDetai...MX7566&click=3
I like mine so far. The foam that comes with them is way to hard so you will need to get new foam or cut the stock ones. They are very soft but not sticky like a proline. I am going to go at them with something to get them sticky. I will post the results when I try it. Also I like them because with a 3.2 rim it looks a little more real with some sidewall to them. They are right at 7 in tall and the same width as a moab xl. Good size overall. Good luck with the build, get some pics up when you can.

What rims are you running the Rubicons on? That is a great price by the way.

Carl

haynesn12 · 03-01-2009, 12:53 PM

that is a great price. guess i might have to pick up a set now thanks

STJ7780 · 03-01-2009, 07:49 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by quickster47

What rims are you running the Rubicons on? That is a great price by the way.

Carl

I run a set of maximizers with rock rings. They work great. I have run the tires with foams, no foams and cut foams so having beadlocks is the way to go. Here are some pics.

Quote:

Originally Posted by haynesn12

that is a great price. guess i might have to pick up a set now thanks

I couldn't resist when I found them for that price.

haynesn12 · 03-02-2009, 02:54 PM

neither could i. i ordered a set last night

STJ7780 · 03-03-2009, 06:08 AM

Let me know how you like them.

quickster47 · 03-03-2009, 07:14 AM

For that price I couldn't resist either. Ordered a set when I first saw the post. Should be here this week and I alreaady have me a set of Maximizers ready and waiting.

Carl

BTW, what frame are running?

STJ7780 · 03-04-2009, 09:36 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by quickster47

For that price I couldn't resist either. Ordered a set when I first saw the post. Should be here this week and I alreaady have me a set of Maximizers ready and waiting.

Carl

BTW, what frame are running?

They fit great in the maximizers, just be sure to use the shims that come with the wheels. The frame is mine, I came up with it myself, it works pretty good and cost me about $20 and 2 hours, aluminum sheet was free, nuts and bolts and 1/4 al rod from the depot. I made two when I did it and now am waiting for another project to use the second one.

haynesn12 · 03-06-2009, 04:45 PM

i have a question for you what foam setup did you find to work the best cause i got my tires in today and i must say i am really impressed with them

STJ7780 · 03-29-2009, 11:01 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by haynesn12

i have a question for you what foam setup did you find to work the best cause i got my tires in today and i must say i am really impressed with them

I cut some custom foams the other day. I have not had a chance to run them yet. When my parts come in I will post the results.

This is the post on them.

WalMart sells memory foam inserts for Supers!!!

02-28-2009, 06:05 PM	#1
haynesn12 Quarry Creeper Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Orrington Posts: 217	tire questions?? i'm building a cold with a pimpcane chassis. it will have a 15.5 inch. i'm just wondering if everyone thinks i should go maxx size or 40 series. i cant seem to decide,i want a taller tire around 6-6.5 but i cant seem to find a maxx size. if anyone has any pics of a truck with a similar wb i would love to see them so i can try to figuire it out. thanks ben

03-03-2009, 07:14 AM	#11
quickster47 Quarry Creeper Join Date: May 2005 Location: Crossville,TN Posts: 363	For that price I couldn't resist either. Ordered a set when I first saw the post. Should be here this week and I alreaady have me a set of Maximizers ready and waiting. Carl BTW, what frame are running? Last edited by quickster47; 03-03-2009 at 07:22 AM.

02-28-2009, 06:46 PM	#2
quickster47 Quarry Creeper Join Date: May 2005 Location: Crossville,TN Posts: 363	Ben, Not sure if you ever plan on getting into any competitions but if so you might want to go ahead and make your wheelbase 16" as that is now the minimum in the 2009 rules. As for tires and wheels, I think there are arguments for going each way and to me it really comes down to personal preferences. I like the 40 series and supposedly ProLine is coming out with a new tire this year for the super class. Finally we are getting some new rubber after waiting what seems like forever. Imex makes a Rubicon which is quite tall, like 7" or so I think. http://www.imexrc.com/servlet/the-99...%22-(2)/Detail Carl

03-01-2009, 09:03 AM	#3
haynesn12 Quarry Creeper Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Orrington Posts: 217	yea i know the 16 is the new rule but as of now i dont plan on doing any comps because up here in maine there arnt any. so mostly this is just for fun. and i saw the imex tires but i dont know if i wanna spend 84 dollars on just tires.

03-01-2009, 11:28 AM	#4
STJ7780 Pebble Pounder Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Dallas, Ga Posts: 140	I just bought my set from R/C planet for $22 a pair. http://www.rcplanet.com/ProductDetai...MX7566&click=3 I like mine so far. The foam that comes with them is way to hard so you will need to get new foam or cut the stock ones. They are very soft but not sticky like a proline. I am going to go at them with something to get them sticky. I will post the results when I try it. Also I like them because with a 3.2 rim it looks a little more real with some sidewall to them. They are right at 7 in tall and the same width as a moab xl. Good size overall. Good luck with the build, get some pics up when you can.

03-01-2009, 11:42 AM	#5
dkur Pebble Pounder Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: here Posts: 109	Those tires look an awful lot like the Rock Lizard, STJ7780. Cool!! On my super I have a set Losi Claw tires and I also have a set of 40 series Moabs also. The Claw tires just like the 2.2 rock claws grip really really well. The claws are just a bit shorter than the moabs. The new Traxxas Canyon AT's are a fairly aggressive crawler tire at a little under 7 inches. They are as big as the 40 series Moab with a bit more side bite to them. There just isn't much available in the 40 series crawler tire dept. I wish there were more options.

03-01-2009, 12:53 PM	#7
haynesn12 Quarry Creeper Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Orrington Posts: 217	that is a great price. guess i might have to pick up a set now thanks

03-02-2009, 02:54 PM	#9
haynesn12 Quarry Creeper Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Orrington Posts: 217	neither could i. i ordered a set last night

03-03-2009, 06:08 AM	#10
STJ7780 Pebble Pounder Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Dallas, Ga Posts: 140	Let me know how you like them.

03-06-2009, 04:45 PM	#13
haynesn12 Quarry Creeper Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Orrington Posts: 217	i have a question for you what foam setup did you find to work the best cause i got my tires in today and i must say i am really impressed with them

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