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TwistedCreations · 03-07-2004, 04:28 PM

well i just picked up a set and threw them on..havent ran them yet ( waiting on batteries to charge) but for the guys running them,are you running them with the inserts or not? i am wanting them to conform over the rocks but not really smash down like they are flat..or will the foams break in some after i run them?

also has anyone cut on the tires yet? have any pics of designs?

Jeremy

MaxxZilla · 03-07-2004, 08:10 PM

I run mine without, But I have only cut some of the middle tread portion. I think I need to cut some more tire off, once I get a chance to run on dry rock I will see.

DirkDigler · 03-08-2004, 08:24 AM

Cut your foams!
Narrow them by about 3/4 inch.
Then, thin them out. Cut them so they are half as thick.
This will allow the tire to flex like there is no foam until the tire overflexes. Once that happens, the foam will control the overflex.

You can see how I cut my tread pattern on the Home page here. Look at the article regarding putting Big Tires on TXT wheels.

TwistedCreations · 03-09-2004, 04:41 AM

thanks dirk, i'll try that with the foams...i like the tread pattern ya got there. now all i need is some blinging bead locks like that

MOJOJOJO · 03-10-2004, 02:02 PM

can everyone spread the word that the bft's are the exact same tire as nitro quakes and the nitro quakes are a hell of alot cheeper

Ian

DirkDigler · 03-10-2004, 02:05 PM

NO NO NO!!!
They are NOT the same tire. They are the same design but not the same rubber compound. The Quake tires are much harder and do NOT make a good crawling tire. They are cheaper for a reason! Please! Do your homework before posting something like that. Imagine how many people would have gone out and gotten the Quake tires, only to find out they SUCK! They would all blame you!

shadow · 03-10-2004, 05:38 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by MOJOJOJO

can everyone spread the word that the bft's are the exact same tire as nitro quakes and the nitro quakes are a hell of alot cheeper

Ian

Have you lost your MoJo? Sorry I couldnt resist the Austin Powers humor but I agree with Dirk on that one.

MOJOJOJO · 03-10-2004, 11:15 PM

sorry bout that but they seem to do great on mine but im not sure if thats cuz mine weighs like 20lbs

once again im sorry
Ian

DirkDigler · 03-11-2004, 10:00 AM

No worries Mojo.
On a heavier truck, they probably would work ok but I would still recommend the softer compound in any situation.

MOJOJOJO · 03-12-2004, 09:44 PM

yea if any of you are wondering i just posted my truck pics in the maxx forum

Ian

Vu14TJ · 03-14-2004, 07:53 AM

Where can I get these tires?

TwistedCreations · 03-18-2004, 04:49 PM

i got mine from my local hobby shop

here, towerhobbies has them also
http://www2.towerhobbies.com/cgi-bin...?&I=LXFUL6&P=7

Mazlem · 04-03-2004, 08:54 PM

Will the BFT's fit on Clod wheels? Or, using the BFT wheels, would they fit onto clod axles?

DirkDigler · 04-05-2004, 09:01 AM

They will fit on clod wheels but you have to do a little extra work to make them fit. Check out the home page to see the article on how to do it.

The BFT wheels will not fit on clod axles wtihout an adapter.

03-07-2004, 04:28 PM	#1
TwistedCreations Colt Python/SR9c Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: out in the shop, reloading ammo! Posts: 8,626	BFT assoc tire well i just picked up a set and threw them on..havent ran them yet ( waiting on batteries to charge) but for the guys running them,are you running them with the inserts or not? i am wanting them to conform over the rocks but not really smash down like they are flat..or will the foams break in some after i run them? also has anyone cut on the tires yet? have any pics of designs? Jeremy

03-07-2004, 08:10 PM	#2
MaxxZilla Rock Crawler Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Astoria, Oregon Posts: 559	Re: BFT assoc tire I run mine without, But I have only cut some of the middle tread portion. I think I need to cut some more tire off, once I get a chance to run on dry rock I will see.

03-08-2004, 08:24 AM	#3
DirkDigler I wanna be Dave Join Date: Jan 2004 Posts: 5,027	Re: BFT assoc tire Cut your foams! Narrow them by about 3/4 inch. Then, thin them out. Cut them so they are half as thick. This will allow the tire to flex like there is no foam until the tire overflexes. Once that happens, the foam will control the overflex. You can see how I cut my tread pattern on the Home page here. Look at the article regarding putting Big Tires on TXT wheels.

03-09-2004, 04:41 AM	#4
TwistedCreations Colt Python/SR9c Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: out in the shop, reloading ammo! Posts: 8,626	Re: BFT assoc tire thanks dirk, i'll try that with the foams...i like the tread pattern ya got there. now all i need is some blinging bead locks like that

03-10-2004, 02:02 PM	#5
MOJOJOJO Rock Stacker Join Date: Mar 2004 Posts: 62	Re: BFT assoc tire can everyone spread the word that the bft's are the exact same tire as nitro quakes and the nitro quakes are a hell of alot cheeper Ian

03-10-2004, 02:05 PM	#6
DirkDigler I wanna be Dave Join Date: Jan 2004 Posts: 5,027	Re: BFT assoc tire NO NO NO!!! They are NOT the same tire. They are the same design but not the same rubber compound. The Quake tires are much harder and do NOT make a good crawling tire. They are cheaper for a reason! Please! Do your homework before posting something like that. Imagine how many people would have gone out and gotten the Quake tires, only to find out they SUCK! They would all blame you!

03-10-2004, 11:15 PM	#8
MOJOJOJO Rock Stacker Join Date: Mar 2004 Posts: 62	Re: BFT assoc tire sorry bout that but they seem to do great on mine but im not sure if thats cuz mine weighs like 20lbs once again im sorry Ian

03-11-2004, 10:00 AM	#9
DirkDigler I wanna be Dave Join Date: Jan 2004 Posts: 5,027	Re: BFT assoc tire No worries Mojo. On a heavier truck, they probably would work ok but I would still recommend the softer compound in any situation.

03-12-2004, 09:44 PM	#10
MOJOJOJO Rock Stacker Join Date: Mar 2004 Posts: 62	Re: BFT assoc tire yea if any of you are wondering i just posted my truck pics in the maxx forum Ian

03-14-2004, 07:53 AM	#11
Vu14TJ Pebble Pounder Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Griffith Posts: 102	Re: BFT assoc tire Where can I get these tires?

03-18-2004, 04:49 PM	#12
TwistedCreations Colt Python/SR9c Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: out in the shop, reloading ammo! Posts: 8,626	Re: BFT assoc tire i got mine from my local hobby shop here, towerhobbies has them also http://www2.towerhobbies.com/cgi-bin...?&I=LXFUL6&P=7

04-03-2004, 08:54 PM	#13
Mazlem Quarry Creeper Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Central NY Posts: 387	Re: BFT assoc tire Will the BFT's fit on Clod wheels? Or, using the BFT wheels, would they fit onto clod axles?

04-05-2004, 09:01 AM	#14
DirkDigler I wanna be Dave Join Date: Jan 2004 Posts: 5,027	Re: BFT assoc tire They will fit on clod wheels but you have to do a little extra work to make them fit. Check out the home page to see the article on how to do it. The BFT wheels will not fit on clod axles wtihout an adapter.

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