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the_ghetto_rig · 10-12-2009, 07:43 AM

Well, here in WI we just got a couple inches, so I need some snow shoes..
I'm thinkin Dirt Grabbers...any recommendations?

the_ghetto_rig · 10-12-2009, 10:08 AM

I neglected to add that this rig is more of a baja/rally racer with a sidewinder/4600/3s lipo combo..and the tires don't need to be scale-lookin', just 1.9x3.75 and grippy but durable..

skid · 10-12-2009, 10:10 AM

I'm thinking chains are going to be a better bet. As light as these rc cars are, I've never seen a big improvement with just tires.

pantablo · 10-12-2009, 10:33 AM

Dirt grabbers will likely not be very good in the snow. I can imagine they'd pack up with snow quickly and not clear themselves, like they do with dirt and mud. I would think you'd want something that would also work in mud no? Something with big paddle like or pin type treads? Actually pin type would probably work best since it copies the idea of spiked snow tires. 2.2 Badlands reduced down maybe?

the_ghetto_rig · 10-12-2009, 01:05 PM

I like the reduced badlands idea....
Thanx!

pantablo · 10-12-2009, 01:59 PM

Here's a reference pic of ones I did a long time ago.

L to R
2.2 badlands, reduced badlands, reduced losi rock claw, standard trail doc

L to R
2.2 badlands, reduced badlands, standard trail doc, reduced losi rock claw

the_ghetto_rig · 10-12-2009, 03:33 PM

That reduced badland still looks too tall for my wheelwell..hmmmm..

STANG KILLA SS · 10-12-2009, 03:44 PM

rc4wd prowlers do well in the snow.

the_ghetto_rig · 10-12-2009, 04:50 PM

the prowlers have a similar tread to some Imex claw dawgs I've got...maybe I'll just reduce (& narrow ) those..

JasonS9 · 10-12-2009, 06:37 PM

I'm using a set of cut down Panther Cougars, OD is 3.75" and very paddle like. I have not tired them out yet though..

2500hdon37s · 10-12-2009, 06:42 PM

cut down cobras are paddle like and open theyd wookr good

pantablo · 10-12-2009, 11:15 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by the_ghetto_rig

I neglected to add that this rig is more of a baja/rally racer with a sidewinder/4600/3s lipo combo..and the tires don't need to be scale-lookin', just 1.9x3.75 and grippy but durable..

the reduced Imex Claw Dawgs are taller than 3.75".

If you have to have 3.75" tall, and aren't afraid to reduce a tire, then you should consider making a hybrid tire. Its the only way to get a good tire that small.
See how-to I made:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eE3kRAm_EaA

sloppy · 10-12-2009, 11:55 PM

I dont think any tire at that height will do "good in snow".

you want a snow tire to slightly cap with snow unlike a mud tire that you want to clean out.. even a inch of snow will bury a tire that size..

if you are throwing tons of wheel speed at this which IMO is the only option at that height any buggy tire will work.. the added width of a buggy tire may be enough to help keep you on top the snow if the truck is light..

the_ghetto_rig · 10-13-2009, 04:09 AM

Thanx all...

j0e · 10-13-2009, 09:45 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by pantablo

the reduced Imex Claw Dawgs are taller than 3.75".

yeah, if your claw dawgs are new and not stretched out, they already fit a 1.9.
so really, no reducing, just narrowing.
and as far as height, well, theyre the same height as what your lookin at!

2500hdon37s · 10-13-2009, 04:48 PM

a non narrowed reduced 2.2 would float if ya keep your rig light

pantablo · 10-13-2009, 05:02 PM

That would be too big for the rig I think, from what he's saying. Seems he wants a scale sized tire (3.75") capable of crossing some snow.

I think the key is a light rig though.

reduced imex claw dawgs

standard trail docs

How soft the snow and how light the rig will have lots to do with how successfully it goes across snow.

10-12-2009, 07:43 AM	#1
the_ghetto_rig Rock Crawler Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: River Falls Posts: 673	3.75 snow tire? Well, here in WI we just got a couple inches, so I need some snow shoes.. I'm thinkin Dirt Grabbers...any recommendations?

10-12-2009, 10:08 AM	#2
the_ghetto_rig Rock Crawler Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: River Falls Posts: 673	I neglected to add that this rig is more of a baja/rally racer with a sidewinder/4600/3s lipo combo..and the tires don't need to be scale-lookin', just 1.9x3.75 and grippy but durable..

10-12-2009, 10:10 AM	#3
skid Rock Crawler Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: in a basement in Kalispell, MT Posts: 857	I'm thinking chains are going to be a better bet. As light as these rc cars are, I've never seen a big improvement with just tires.

10-12-2009, 10:33 AM	#4
pantablo I wanna be Dave Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: santa monica Posts: 3,687	Dirt grabbers will likely not be very good in the snow. I can imagine they'd pack up with snow quickly and not clear themselves, like they do with dirt and mud. I would think you'd want something that would also work in mud no? Something with big paddle like or pin type treads? Actually pin type would probably work best since it copies the idea of spiked snow tires. 2.2 Badlands reduced down maybe?

10-12-2009, 01:05 PM	#5
the_ghetto_rig Rock Crawler Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: River Falls Posts: 673	I like the reduced badlands idea.... Thanx!

10-12-2009, 01:59 PM	#6
pantablo I wanna be Dave Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: santa monica Posts: 3,687	Here's a reference pic of ones I did a long time ago. L to R 2.2 badlands, reduced badlands, reduced losi rock claw, standard trail doc L to R 2.2 badlands, reduced badlands, standard trail doc, reduced losi rock claw

10-12-2009, 03:33 PM	#7
the_ghetto_rig Rock Crawler Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: River Falls Posts: 673	That reduced badland still looks too tall for my wheelwell..hmmmm..

10-12-2009, 03:44 PM	#8
STANG KILLA SS ~THE SCALE SHOP~ Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: KILLEEN TX Posts: 10,056	rc4wd prowlers do well in the snow.

10-12-2009, 04:50 PM	#9
the_ghetto_rig Rock Crawler Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: River Falls Posts: 673	the prowlers have a similar tread to some Imex claw dawgs I've got...maybe I'll just reduce (& narrow ) those..

10-12-2009, 06:37 PM	#10
JasonS9 Newbie Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Calgary Posts: 42	I'm using a set of cut down Panther Cougars, OD is 3.75" and very paddle like. I have not tired them out yet though..

10-12-2009, 06:42 PM	#11
2500hdon37s I wanna be Dave Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: sittin in the sky Posts: 4,630	cut down cobras are paddle like and open theyd wookr good

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10-12-2009, 11:55 PM	#13
sloppy I wanna be Dave Join Date: May 2006 Location: akron Posts: 4,054	I dont think any tire at that height will do "good in snow". you want a snow tire to slightly cap with snow unlike a mud tire that you want to clean out.. even a inch of snow will bury a tire that size.. if you are throwing tons of wheel speed at this which IMO is the only option at that height any buggy tire will work.. the added width of a buggy tire may be enough to help keep you on top the snow if the truck is light..

10-13-2009, 04:09 AM	#14
the_ghetto_rig Rock Crawler Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: River Falls Posts: 673	Thanx all...

10-13-2009, 04:48 PM	#16
2500hdon37s I wanna be Dave Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: sittin in the sky Posts: 4,630	a non narrowed reduced 2.2 would float if ya keep your rig light

10-13-2009, 05:02 PM	#17
pantablo I wanna be Dave Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: santa monica Posts: 3,687	That would be too big for the rig I think, from what he's saying. Seems he wants a scale sized tire (3.75") capable of crossing some snow. I think the key is a light rig though. reduced imex claw dawgs standard trail docs How soft the snow and how light the rig will have lots to do with how successfully it goes across snow.

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