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rocksteadily · 11-12-2011, 02:47 PM

Has anyone done this? I wanna get some new wheels and tires but I'm not sure if they mount, like how the proline tires didn't, will I have to modify the wheel to fit the tires?

Maxwedge · 11-12-2011, 06:20 PM

I hope they work, I have some steelies coming in the mail. I tried mounting the 2.2 Pitbulls on Axial beadlocks and they pulled off easily (the rubber bead is thinner than the Proline tires I was using). The steelies are narrow, compared to the Pitbulls anyway, so I think I'll need a lot of foam trimming close to the bead.

rocksteadily · 11-12-2011, 06:24 PM

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Originally Posted by Maxwedge

I hope they work, I have some steelies coming in the mail. I tried mounting the 2.2 Pitbulls on Axial beadlocks and they pulled off easily (the rubber bead is thinner than the Proline tires I was using). The steelies are narrow, compared to the Pitbulls anyway, so I think I'll need a lot of foam trimming close to the bead.

When you get them, lemme know how the install
Goes!!

Jslick · 11-12-2011, 08:49 PM

I had no luck mounting them to my steelies, had to use my axial 8shooters. The bead on the wheel is too small to work on the steelies. If you could make a wider inner ring. I bet they would work. Some people have been tacking them on the rim with glue to get them to stay. I did not want to do that.

rcscaler · 11-12-2011, 09:23 PM

I got 2.2 Pitbulls on Axial beadlock wheels for my wraith now.
this is what I got with pitbull now.

it works fine...no issue so far

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Originally Posted by Maxwedge

I hope they work, I have some steelies coming in the mail. I tried mounting the 2.2 Pitbulls on Axial beadlocks and they pulled off easily (the rubber bead is thinner than the Proline tires I was using). The steelies are narrow, compared to the Pitbulls anyway, so I think I'll need a lot of foam trimming close to the bead.

chevytrucks44 · 11-12-2011, 09:29 PM

how do the 1.9 pitbulls work thinking about buying some are they worth buying?

dezmoon · 11-12-2011, 10:10 PM

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Originally Posted by chevytrucks44

how do the 1.9 pitbulls work thinking about buying some are they worth buying?

they are AWSUMM,,,and yes..worth buying...

Jslick · 11-16-2011, 06:20 PM

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Originally Posted by dezmoon

they are AWSUMM,,,and yes..worth buying...

I agree they are AWESOME tires. Still no luck getting them to mount on the Steelies. If they would mount up that would be great. Has anyone tried to make a wider inner piece? That would probally do the trick. They would sell like hotcakes because they would rock on steelies.

rocksteadily · 11-16-2011, 09:46 PM

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Originally Posted by Jslick

I agree they are AWESOME tires. Still no luck getting them to mount on the Steelies. If they would mount up that would be great. Has anyone tried to make a wider inner piece? That would probally do the trick. They would sell like hotcakes because they would rock on steelies.

That's what I saw in another thread :o shoulda searched, I'm gonna try to cut some PVC or alum tube and see if they work, once I get the money to get new wheels and tires.

BigSki · 11-17-2011, 09:56 AM

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Originally Posted by Jslick

I agree they are AWESOME tires. Still no luck getting them to mount on the Steelies. If they would mount up that would be great. Has anyone tried to make a wider inner piece? That would probally do the trick. They would sell like hotcakes because they would rock on steelies.

C*H*U*D is making special spacers for the steelies that will help w/ the tire mounting issues. He has a thread going right now that's all about his new component.

Maxwedge · 11-17-2011, 12:58 PM

Okay, I just got my steelies. I will try to mount them tonight or tomorrow, and post pics then. As I said, I tried mounting them on Axial rims and RC4WD aluminum beadlocks, and they pulled right out. I have 5 sets of white RC4 steelies now, just love em. The bead is tighter than any other wheel I have ever held in my hand, which is why I bought them for these tires. I have lots of RC4WD tires and the beads are thinner than Prolines, and these wheels hold them great. I know this is an OLD subject, with special pvc spacers needed and everything, but I've never read any of those threads. Proline and IMEX tires work on Axial rims, any "thinner-walled" tires work great on RC4WD steelies. As said, I have lots of em, and this has been my experience so far. OP these are the wheels I just got and with the nuts/bolts hand-tight there is only enough space left for 1 postcard to be inserted. I don't think the tires will pull out. I will have to trim the foams down, like I said, to make them thinner like these skinny rims. I'm fine with that. I'll post pics tomorrow.

Maxwedge · 11-20-2011, 08:53 PM

Okay, first off I wanna appologize- I just realized you (OP) were talking about 1.9 Pittbulls/Steelies, and I'm working with 2.2's. That said, yeah they mount up fine. As I said, I went with the Steelies because they bite the bead very tightly, and 'cause I have many sets of them and like that I can swap tires/wheels quickly and keep the same look (wheels). I weighted and vented the inner rings the same as always, put some black paint on the inner-rim side, started with two extra-long screws, and pressed the upper side of the tire down onto the bead with a roll of masking tape. These WERE tricky-er than the other scale tires I've mounted, because they're so wide, but I got em. The last pic is a mounted tire next to an un-mounted one. The tread rounded slightly because of how much the beads pinched in together, but it's not bad. I think it turned out well, can't wait to try them out.

R2j · 11-21-2011, 10:49 AM

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Originally Posted by rocksteadily

Has anyone done this? I wanna get some new wheels and tires but I'm not sure if they mount, like how the proline tires didn't, will I have to modify the wheel to fit the tires?

The issue with them is that they are such a soft compound, it is hard to keep them in the internal lock ring of the steelies. To help with the install, try throwing the tires in the freezer for 15 - 20 minutes so that they get a little stiffer and stay in the bead ring. Another member here did that with his Pro10 stamped steel wheels and Pit Bull. Said it worked like a charm.

jhedsy · 11-21-2011, 08:10 PM

On the note of the rc4wd steelies, I lost a nut and bolt wheelin' Any idea where I can get spares?

And for the 1.9 pitbull tires, I've also ordered a set and was going to put them on my axial 8 shooters, but now reading that they keep coming off.. any other recomended rims for the 1.9 pitbulls?

DwaneO · 11-21-2011, 08:17 PM

I'm running the 1.9 Pitbulls on VP SSZ wheels ,no problems here.
AND
Pit Bulls are the best scale tire PERIOD.

jhedsy · 11-21-2011, 08:21 PM

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Originally Posted by DwaneO

Pit Bulls are the best scale tire PERIOD.

Best scale tire.. SO FAR lol

dezmoon · 11-22-2011, 09:32 AM

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Originally Posted by jhedsy

any other recomended rims for the 1.9 pitbulls?

I have mine mounted on a set of RC4WD aluminum beadlocks and on a set of C.A.C wheels...both sets hold beads like crazy..not a single issue

TURBOFEST · 11-22-2011, 10:04 AM

Got mine mounted on TSS trail ready beadlocks. Super strong bead lock and pretty easy to mount as well.

C*H*U*D · 11-22-2011, 10:05 AM

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Originally Posted by BigSki

C*H*U*D is making special spacers for the steelies that will help w/ the tire mounting issues. He has a thread going right now that's all about his new component.

The 2.2's started shipping this morning, and I'll be making 1.9's as well. I just ordered a set of the 1.9 Pitbulls for testing, and Jason said he had a set of the Swampers for me too...I just need to hook up with him.

This is my favorite scale wheel, so I'm very anxious to make them work easier as well.

STANG KILLA SS · 11-22-2011, 10:06 AM

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Originally Posted by TURBOFEST

Got mine mounted on TSS trail ready beadlocks. Super strong bead lock and pretty easy to mount as well.

thanks! two things i always enjoyed about my wheels

11-12-2011, 02:47 PM	#1
rocksteadily RCC Addict Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: hawaii Posts: 1,139	1.9 Pitbull tires on rc4wd stamped steel wheels?? Has anyone done this? I wanna get some new wheels and tires but I'm not sure if they mount, like how the proline tires didn't, will I have to modify the wheel to fit the tires?

11-17-2011, 12:58 PM	#11
Maxwedge Pebble Pounder Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Red Hill, Pa Posts: 197	Okay, I just got my steelies. I will try to mount them tonight or tomorrow, and post pics then. As I said, I tried mounting them on Axial rims and RC4WD aluminum beadlocks, and they pulled right out. I have 5 sets of white RC4 steelies now, just love em. The bead is tighter than any other wheel I have ever held in my hand, which is why I bought them for these tires. I have lots of RC4WD tires and the beads are thinner than Prolines, and these wheels hold them great. I know this is an OLD subject, with special pvc spacers needed and everything, but I've never read any of those threads. Proline and IMEX tires work on Axial rims, any "thinner-walled" tires work great on RC4WD steelies. As said, I have lots of em, and this has been my experience so far. OP these are the wheels I just got and with the nuts/bolts hand-tight there is only enough space left for 1 postcard to be inserted. I don't think the tires will pull out. I will have to trim the foams down, like I said, to make them thinner like these skinny rims. I'm fine with that. I'll post pics tomorrow. Attached Images

11-20-2011, 08:53 PM	#12
Maxwedge Pebble Pounder Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Red Hill, Pa Posts: 197	Okay, first off I wanna appologize- I just realized you (OP) were talking about 1.9 Pittbulls/Steelies, and I'm working with 2.2's. That said, yeah they mount up fine. As I said, I went with the Steelies because they bite the bead very tightly, and 'cause I have many sets of them and like that I can swap tires/wheels quickly and keep the same look (wheels). I weighted and vented the inner rings the same as always, put some black paint on the inner-rim side, started with two extra-long screws, and pressed the upper side of the tire down onto the bead with a roll of masking tape. These WERE tricky-er than the other scale tires I've mounted, because they're so wide, but I got em. The last pic is a mounted tire next to an un-mounted one. The tread rounded slightly because of how much the beads pinched in together, but it's not bad. I think it turned out well, can't wait to try them out. Attached Images

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11-12-2011, 06:20 PM	#2
Maxwedge Pebble Pounder Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Red Hill, Pa Posts: 197	I hope they work, I have some steelies coming in the mail. I tried mounting the 2.2 Pitbulls on Axial beadlocks and they pulled off easily (the rubber bead is thinner than the Proline tires I was using). The steelies are narrow, compared to the Pitbulls anyway, so I think I'll need a lot of foam trimming close to the bead.

11-12-2011, 08:49 PM	#4
Jslick I wanna be Dave Join Date: May 2010 Location: Stowe Posts: 3,987	I had no luck mounting them to my steelies, had to use my axial 8shooters. The bead on the wheel is too small to work on the steelies. If you could make a wider inner ring. I bet they would work. Some people have been tacking them on the rim with glue to get them to stay. I did not want to do that.

11-12-2011, 09:29 PM	#6
chevytrucks44 I joined the Band! Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: in a house Posts: 32	how do the 1.9 pitbulls work thinking about buying some are they worth buying?

11-21-2011, 08:10 PM	#14
jhedsy Rock Stacker Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Vancouver Island, B.C Posts: 53	On the note of the rc4wd steelies, I lost a nut and bolt wheelin' Any idea where I can get spares? And for the 1.9 pitbull tires, I've also ordered a set and was going to put them on my axial 8 shooters, but now reading that they keep coming off.. any other recomended rims for the 1.9 pitbulls?

11-21-2011, 08:17 PM	#15
DwaneO Oliver Custom Knives Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Bloomfield NM , not something stupid Posts: 1,047	I'm running the 1.9 Pitbulls on VP SSZ wheels ,no problems here. AND Pit Bulls are the best scale tire PERIOD.

11-22-2011, 10:04 AM	#18
TURBOFEST I wanna be Dave Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: JERSEY BOONDOCKS Posts: 3,360	Got mine mounted on TSS trail ready beadlocks. Super strong bead lock and pretty easy to mount as well.

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