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eemmaaxxxx · 12-01-2011, 01:22 AM

In need of a bit of help here. I'm just building up a Honcho kit, and trying to decide which tyres to put on it. I have Flat Irons, but from the searches I've done, and what I've read I'm not sure they're suitable, plus I'm not a big fan of how they look.

I'm going to be driving mainly in the woods, which during winter are always wet. There isn't a huge amount of rock, but what there is, is normally shiney and slippery. They'll also be wet roots and stones, loose dirt and a bit of mud and leaf mulch that kind of terrain.

What do you guys recommend? I was looking at the Mickey Thompson Baja Claws TTC, or the Proline TSL Super Swampers. But I am really open to suggestions. Should I even try the Flat Irons?? Any help would be appreciated

Thanks!

Ooops, forgot to say they need to be 1.9's, and they must work well on road too! (joke)

THW · 12-01-2011, 01:25 AM

Cant go wrong with the Swampers, good all around tire.

CrawlinClodKiller · 12-01-2011, 01:44 AM

Swampers or pitbulls maybe.

Jslick · 12-01-2011, 06:19 AM

1.9 roc lox or Pitbulls worked great for me.

C*H*U*D · 12-01-2011, 07:47 AM

If you have the Flatirons, then definitely try them. They are a bit on the short side, but in certain situations they work better than Rok Lox. Personally, I like a taller tire like the Rok Lox, and that's what's on my truck currently. I just got in a new set of Pitbulls though, and can't wait to mount them up and run them.

btoungette · 12-01-2011, 07:52 AM

I'd say try the Flat Irons and see what you think. You can also try cutting some of the lugs out to get better grip. I personally didn't like them, both for the size and the looks. I have yet to cut a set, but I still may do that just for fun.

I have ran the RC4WD Rok Lox and really liked the looks and the size. They seemed to grip better than the Flat Irons. I still have a set and would recommend them. But, I'd buy the newer version - RC4WD Irok instead of the Rok Lox.

I currently run the RC4WD Baja Claws. I really like this tire, both for the size and looks. They do well on rocks and terrain I run. I run the Honcho kit also. I made some adjustments to the shocks and suspension to keep the tires from rubbing the body because I didn't want to start cutting on it. However, I cannot comment on the wet traction of any tire because I haven't run in wet conditions...yet.

With all that being said, if size is not an issue, buy the Pit Bull Rock Beasts. From all I have read, those are the best overall performing tire available.

johnnyh66 · 12-01-2011, 07:56 AM

Pit Bulls.

Maxwedge · 12-01-2011, 08:14 AM

Pitbulls by far the best, but are you looking for a tire that will fit on the stock axial rims? I'd recommend the ProLine swampers then. I couldn't get the PB's thin bead to stay in the Axial rims' bead-groove (pulled out easily).

C*H*U*D · 12-01-2011, 08:38 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Maxwedge

Pitbulls by far the best, but are you looking for a tire that will fit on the stock axial rims? I'd recommend the ProLine swampers then. I couldn't get the PB's thin bead to stay in the Axial rims' bead-groove (pulled out easily).

1.9's? I mounted them on stock Axials and they seemed ok. I didn't however run them. I know the 2.2's have issues.

TexasSP · 12-01-2011, 08:42 AM

Pitbulls or proline TSL's with the performance edge to the Pitbulls. I have both, love both, but the Pitbulls are the best. The downside is the pitbull is a wider tire and doesn't look right on all rigs, however, on the honcho, they should look awesome.

Jslick · 12-01-2011, 09:21 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Maxwedge

Pitbulls by far the best, but are you looking for a tire that will fit on the stock axial rims? I'd recommend the ProLine swampers then. I couldn't get the PB's thin bead to stay in the Axial rims' bead-groove (pulled out easily).

Max you are talking about the 2.2 again.

The 1.9 Pitbulls mount up great to the Axial wheels.

jessejoe23 · 12-01-2011, 09:34 AM

I run a cut and shut 5 inch Tsl. Has the wide tread of the 2.2 tire with the sidewall made to fit a 1.9.
You can see them on the left next to a 4.5 inch flat iron.They are much wider and handle trail riding/mud excellent.

AX10wannabe · 12-01-2011, 12:07 PM

im running 2.2 tsl's on my honcho, but the tire itself is awesome doesnt matter what size. i love my tsl's sure glad i made that choice.. they dont pack up with mud,dirt and snow like some tires do... if they do give the throttle a little blip and they clean out even with a 55t motor.

Rook82 · 12-01-2011, 12:31 PM

I think the tire I am most happy with for that type of terrain is the 1.9 Boggers. I have run those, Flat Irons, Roklox, MT Claws all in 1.9. The Boggers just work very well on everything. They are not bad at anything and even pretty good on rocks for me. I run that type of mixed terrain mostlly as well. I like the looks of the Claws the best, but they do not have the overall grip the Boggers do when it gets slick and muddy. They are still pretty good on that But the Boggers are better overall. The Mickeys are only better on Rocks then the Boggers (dry) but not quite on all other conditions. I think out of the ones I listed, the Flat Irons are pretty good if not the overall best grip on smoother dry rock. And the Rok Lox never worked good for me on anything. The Flat Irons do work good if you need a smaller tire, but the clearance of the others listed really can help in the woods.

All rigs are different and what works on one may not on another. But my vote overall is for the Boggers. I have not tried the Pits in 1.9 but do hear they work well. I just have not run with them on anyones rig. I used the soft RipSaws in 2.2 in a TTC 2 weeks ago and they are pretty good over all as well. This was on a Honcho but it is a 2.2 rig that is heavy and fairly moddified.

eemmaaxxxx · 12-01-2011, 01:23 PM

This forum rocks

Thanks for all the replies, really grateful for the detailed info. Just added up all of the suggestions to see which tire came out on top. If the tire got a positive comment I gave it a point.

PL TSL Swampers 5
Pit Bull Rock Beast 7
Mickey Thompsons 1
Rok Lox 3
RC4WD IROK 1
try Flat Irons. 2

Jessejoe: Thanks for the pic of your cut n shuts. They look great. Unfortunately I wouldn't trust my self to cut up new tyres

Rock82: Thanks for your info. Can you just confirm which tyres your talking about? Are you talking about Mud Slingers?

So far it looks like Pit Bull Rock Beasts are favorite with PL TSL's a close second.

More suggestions welcome. Please

johnnyh66 · 12-01-2011, 01:32 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by eemmaaxxxx

So far it looks like Pit Bull Rock Beasts are favorite with PL TSL's a close second.

More suggestions welcome. Please

The PL TSL's were #1 until the Pit Bulls showed up.

craddock35 · 12-01-2011, 03:13 PM

Pitbulls or PL tsl's unless you want to go to 2.2 then either of those or the r35 ripsaws. I have run all three of them and they are all pretty close to performance but I would say in 1.9 or 2.2 the pitbulls do better then the 2.2 the pitbulls then the r35 ripsaws and Pl tsl's are pretty close to each other.

Rook82 · 12-01-2011, 03:45 PM

No it is actually the RC4WD Interco Boggers.

RC4WD 1.9" Super Swamper TSL/Bogger (2)

Jslick · 12-01-2011, 04:07 PM

Here are some pics mounted.
1.9 Rok Lox

1.9 Pitbull Rock Beasts

NJK · 12-01-2011, 04:09 PM

I thing the proline tsls and the rc4wd tsl boggers would bee good i never did run the pit bulls but every one says its a good tire.

12-01-2011, 01:22 AM	#1
eemmaaxxxx Quarry Creeper Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: East Mids, UK Posts: 362	Tire choice help please! In need of a bit of help here. I'm just building up a Honcho kit, and trying to decide which tyres to put on it. I have Flat Irons, but from the searches I've done, and what I've read I'm not sure they're suitable, plus I'm not a big fan of how they look. I'm going to be driving mainly in the woods, which during winter are always wet. There isn't a huge amount of rock, but what there is, is normally shiney and slippery. They'll also be wet roots and stones, loose dirt and a bit of mud and leaf mulch that kind of terrain. What do you guys recommend? I was looking at the Mickey Thompson Baja Claws TTC, or the Proline TSL Super Swampers. But I am really open to suggestions. Should I even try the Flat Irons?? Any help would be appreciated Thanks! Ooops, forgot to say they need to be 1.9's, and they must work well on road too! (joke) Last edited by eemmaaxxxx; 12-01-2011 at 01:25 AM.

12-01-2011, 01:25 AM	#2
THW Rock Stacker Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Saginaw Posts: 74	Cant go wrong with the Swampers, good all around tire.

12-01-2011, 01:44 AM	#3
CrawlinClodKiller Rock Crawler Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: West Omaha Posts: 581	Swampers or pitbulls maybe.

12-01-2011, 06:19 AM	#4
Jslick I wanna be Dave Join Date: May 2010 Location: Stowe Posts: 3,987	1.9 roc lox or Pitbulls worked great for me.

12-01-2011, 07:47 AM	#5
CHU*D No idea what I'm doing Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Underground, CO Posts: 4,529	If you have the Flatirons, then definitely try them. They are a bit on the short side, but in certain situations they work better than Rok Lox. Personally, I like a taller tire like the Rok Lox, and that's what's on my truck currently. I just got in a new set of Pitbulls though, and can't wait to mount them up and run them.

12-01-2011, 07:52 AM	#6
btoungette Rock Crawler Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: [loh-key-shuhn] Posts: 865	I'd say try the Flat Irons and see what you think. You can also try cutting some of the lugs out to get better grip. I personally didn't like them, both for the size and the looks. I have yet to cut a set, but I still may do that just for fun. I have ran the RC4WD Rok Lox and really liked the looks and the size. They seemed to grip better than the Flat Irons. I still have a set and would recommend them. But, I'd buy the newer version - RC4WD Irok instead of the Rok Lox. I currently run the RC4WD Baja Claws. I really like this tire, both for the size and looks. They do well on rocks and terrain I run. I run the Honcho kit also. I made some adjustments to the shocks and suspension to keep the tires from rubbing the body because I didn't want to start cutting on it. However, I cannot comment on the wet traction of any tire because I haven't run in wet conditions...yet. With all that being said, if size is not an issue, buy the Pit Bull Rock Beasts. From all I have read, those are the best overall performing tire available.

12-01-2011, 07:56 AM	#7
johnnyh66 Scale Detail Engineering Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Turtle Island Posts: 5,573	Pit Bulls.

12-01-2011, 08:14 AM	#8
Maxwedge Pebble Pounder Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Red Hill, Pa Posts: 197	Pitbulls by far the best, but are you looking for a tire that will fit on the stock axial rims? I'd recommend the ProLine swampers then. I couldn't get the PB's thin bead to stay in the Axial rims' bead-groove (pulled out easily).

12-01-2011, 08:42 AM	#10
TexasSP RCC Addict Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Tyler, TX Posts: 1,619	Pitbulls or proline TSL's with the performance edge to the Pitbulls. I have both, love both, but the Pitbulls are the best. The downside is the pitbull is a wider tire and doesn't look right on all rigs, however, on the honcho, they should look awesome.

12-01-2011, 09:34 AM	#12
jessejoe23 Rock Stacker Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Bethpage,TN Posts: 94	I run a cut and shut 5 inch Tsl. Has the wide tread of the 2.2 tire with the sidewall made to fit a 1.9. You can see them on the left next to a 4.5 inch flat iron.They are much wider and handle trail riding/mud excellent.

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12-01-2011, 12:07 PM	#13
AX10wannabe RCC Addict Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Salmon Arm BC Posts: 1,777	im running 2.2 tsl's on my honcho, but the tire itself is awesome doesnt matter what size. i love my tsl's sure glad i made that choice.. they dont pack up with mud,dirt and snow like some tires do... if they do give the throttle a little blip and they clean out even with a 55t motor.

12-01-2011, 12:31 PM	#14
Rook82 RCC Addict Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Dover, NH Posts: 1,153	I think the tire I am most happy with for that type of terrain is the 1.9 Boggers. I have run those, Flat Irons, Roklox, MT Claws all in 1.9. The Boggers just work very well on everything. They are not bad at anything and even pretty good on rocks for me. I run that type of mixed terrain mostlly as well. I like the looks of the Claws the best, but they do not have the overall grip the Boggers do when it gets slick and muddy. They are still pretty good on that But the Boggers are better overall. The Mickeys are only better on Rocks then the Boggers (dry) but not quite on all other conditions. I think out of the ones I listed, the Flat Irons are pretty good if not the overall best grip on smoother dry rock. And the Rok Lox never worked good for me on anything. The Flat Irons do work good if you need a smaller tire, but the clearance of the others listed really can help in the woods. All rigs are different and what works on one may not on another. But my vote overall is for the Boggers. I have not tried the Pits in 1.9 but do hear they work well. I just have not run with them on anyones rig. I used the soft RipSaws in 2.2 in a TTC 2 weeks ago and they are pretty good over all as well. This was on a Honcho but it is a 2.2 rig that is heavy and fairly moddified.

12-01-2011, 01:23 PM	#15
eemmaaxxxx Quarry Creeper Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: East Mids, UK Posts: 362	This forum rocks Thanks for all the replies, really grateful for the detailed info. Just added up all of the suggestions to see which tire came out on top. If the tire got a positive comment I gave it a point. PL TSL Swampers 5 Pit Bull Rock Beast 7 Mickey Thompsons 1 Rok Lox 3 RC4WD IROK 1 try Flat Irons. 2 Jessejoe: Thanks for the pic of your cut n shuts. They look great. Unfortunately I wouldn't trust my self to cut up new tyres Rock82: Thanks for your info. Can you just confirm which tyres your talking about? Are you talking about Mud Slingers? So far it looks like Pit Bull Rock Beasts are favorite with PL TSL's a close second. More suggestions welcome. Please

12-01-2011, 03:13 PM	#17
craddock35 RCC Addict Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Chilton Posts: 1,622	Pitbulls or PL tsl's unless you want to go to 2.2 then either of those or the r35 ripsaws. I have run all three of them and they are all pretty close to performance but I would say in 1.9 or 2.2 the pitbulls do better then the 2.2 the pitbulls then the r35 ripsaws and Pl tsl's are pretty close to each other.

12-01-2011, 03:45 PM	#18
Rook82 RCC Addict Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Dover, NH Posts: 1,153	No it is actually the RC4WD Interco Boggers. RC4WD 1.9" Super Swamper TSL/Bogger (2)

12-01-2011, 04:07 PM	#19
Jslick I wanna be Dave Join Date: May 2010 Location: Stowe Posts: 3,987	Here are some pics mounted. 1.9 Rok Lox 1.9 Pitbull Rock Beasts

12-01-2011, 04:09 PM	#20
NJK Quarry Creeper Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Waimanalo, Hawaii \m/ Posts: 426	I thing the proline tsls and the rc4wd tsl boggers would bee good i never did run the pit bulls but every one says its a good tire.

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