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Old 08-08-2019, 04:43 PM   #1
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I have a set of 1.55 growlers that are leaving me wanting more in the traction department. They’re glued on a set of gear head aluminum slot wheels so I’d like to try to cut them for more performance if possible first. Anyone trimmed the lugs in a way that they think helped? They seem to not have great rock traction is what I’m having issues with. Post up pics of yours if you’ve cut them.

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Old 08-08-2019, 04:52 PM   #2
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only cut tires. post up your cut tire photos

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I have a set of 1.55 growlers that are leaving me wanting more in the traction department. They’re glued on a set of gear head aluminum slot wheels so I’d like to try to cut them for more performance if possible first. Anyone trimmed the lugs in a way that they think helped? They seem to not have great rock traction is what I’m having issues with. Post up pics of yours if you’ve cut them.

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Hey Ben, the way I cut the set I have worked out great. They are very grippy and clean out better then my Hyrax do. Here's the how to video I did on cutting them.
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Thank you so much for the video and comparison. Gonna get to some snippin’.

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Great video and comparison, thanks Justin!
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I got two cut today. Took animals idea and put my own spin on it for now anyway. I’ve always liked the look of the Goodyear MT/R’s with the asymmetrical tread pattern so I put that spin on these. No idea how they work yet but hoping not worse than stock lol.






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Old 08-10-2019, 10:52 PM   #8
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Cutting my 1.9 Growlers really woke them up...

I did a similar cut.

I found Growlers do not like to spin, as soon as they loose traction you are not going anywhere. However don't loose traction, and they have good grip.
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Glad I could lend a hand! I'm debating on throwing mine on the Trx for the TTC event that's coming up. Since they clean out so much better then the Hyrax. I know that event will be mud, rocks, sand and who knows what else. Cutting them made a world of difference. Good luck! Let us know what you think.
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Makes me want to cut the Growlers on my 6x6.

Hippie, were those Growlers Alien or Komp compound?
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I went chevron pattern. Almost want to try dremeling the cut lugs smoother. And questioning myself if I should have staggered the treads...

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I am VERY disappointed with these Growlers (Alien) Spent a BUNCH of money on them and they do not work on slick, dry rock like I hoped. Now I gotta cut them up to make them perform?! Bummer.
They are on my Redcat Gen8 1.9 steel white spoke wheels with 2 oz of weight added to the fronts. They slip on any smooth rock that is uphill, side slide down hill with controlled braking and dirt? forgetaboutit.
I sure hope cutting gets me something out of them or else they just get parked and unused....
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