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Old 04-10-2012, 09:27 PM   #1
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I came across these on the bay and was wondering if any of you guys have exp. with them. Im thinkin bout gettin a set for the ax10. http://www.ebay.ca/itm/380274008328?...ht_2093wt_1163
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Old 04-10-2012, 10:41 PM   #2
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No experience with those but it seems to me that a little dirt in there and you'd have some issues with an unbalanced wheel.

I've always been a fan of the live weight wheels that Mayhem makes. I ran thought through all sorts of trash and never had a problem with the big steel bearings.
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NO dont do it... put an add in the wanted section or look used for that price you could almost go new and NOT CHINA MADE...buy USA only if you can.............that china stuff is TRASH and the price is not right for hong kong/china crap... just my 2cents...
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I have a set of Low Boyz that I've never used. PM me if your interested. Here's the specs on them: https://store.rc4wd.com/mobile/product.asp?itemid=105
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thanks for the help. ya i figured china made = no good!
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