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Andyuk · 03-30-2005, 10:52 AM

Hello all, looking for a cheapish set of tyres for my 1st crawling/bashing project & just been offered a set of these my LHS took with a part built clod in p/x (iv already had the complete axles, lucky for me thats how i got started on this project). I cant post a pic of my own as i dont have them yet but i do know there the same as these:-

http://www.e-customconnect.com/InetR...ngeClod_08.jpg

I dont even know what make they are (neither do lhs, crawling/clods arn't big over here in UK), i just know from what iv been told they seem fairly hard compound, in good condition & cheap !! someone on another forum suggested they may be discontinued Duratrax V-spikes? I believe there designed for stock clod rims but if anyone is running or has run these tyres and has views good/bad/ugly then id be happy to hear them...

Also does this tread style suit well to narrowed wheels ? from what iv read about wheel narrowing & the reasons for it, it would seem mounting these on narrowed rims should give me more tread on the side of the tyre ? does that sound right to you guys in the know ?

Any advice much appreciated

Cheers

Andy

Grizzly4x4 · 03-30-2005, 11:20 AM

Those do appear to be the Duratrax tires, I don't know of anyone that has tried crawling with them but I'm sure somone will sound off if they have.

I would say that if this is a budget build then go ahead and try them. What would it hurt? Especially if they are cheap.

If your budget allows or you dont feel like experimenting with your money, go for new tires like Moabs, Imex JumboMaxx Swamp Dawgs, or LST's and get some adapters.

Welcome to the board.

Andyuk · 03-30-2005, 11:34 AM

Cheers

Im not on a really tight budget, im just trying to spend the cash i have right now to get it rolling with best chassis and other bits i can, i'll worry about the "perfect" tyres once iv got it running and i know where it gets the most use ...... i just want to check these arn't useless before i get them, and if i do wether narrowed rims would get even more out of them......

Nice to be onboard

BENDER · 03-30-2005, 11:36 AM

From what I've seen, narrowing the rims is always a good thing.

silvr_tung_devl · 03-30-2005, 12:45 PM

I ran a set of these on a clod project a few years ago, and HATED them!!! They were rock hard, and offered very little.....Just my opinion, I'd save my money and go with something with a softer compound!!!

Rock On!!

Andyuk · 03-31-2005, 07:06 AM

Thanks for the input..... i really want to keep BIG tyres on here no matter what, all the pics of crawlers iv seen with "normal" maxx size tyres look a little odd IMO, so im thinking either Moabs on 40's or maybe some Imex jumbomaxx's..... any opinions between those 2 anyone ?

Cheers

Andy

a_vdk · 03-31-2005, 07:14 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Andyuk

Thanks for the input..... i really want to keep BIG tyres on here no matter what, all the pics of crawlers iv seen with "normal" maxx size tyres look a little odd IMO, so im thinking either Moabs on 40's or maybe some Imex jumbomaxx's..... any opinions between those 2 anyone ?

Cheers

Andy

Moabs on 40's are the way to go.

Jam1sstang · 03-31-2005, 07:20 AM

I have a set of those Duratrax Spike tires. I haven't run them yet because I am withouy rims for them. But they are really hard. I would suspect they would be better for sand or something similar.

PastryLikeDood · 03-31-2005, 11:30 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by silvr_tung_devl

I ran a set of these on a clod project a few years ago, and HATED them!!! They were rock hard, and offered very little.....Just my opinion, I'd save my money and go with something with a softer compound!!!

Rock On!!

You can always soften the tires with simple green.... Just my .5-0 cents

BENDER · 03-31-2005, 11:36 AM

I'd just go for the Moab's, you'll be much happier. That's what I run and I have NO complaints.

Grizzly4x4 · 03-31-2005, 12:01 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Andyuk

so im thinking either Moabs on 40's or maybe some Imex jumbomaxx's..... any opinions between those 2 anyone ?

Cheers

Andy

I still love my JumboMaxx SwampDawgs, they are a great tire.

SR5Dave · 03-31-2005, 05:36 PM

I like my BFTs, the moabs just aren't aggresive enough it seems?

Jam1sstang · 03-31-2005, 09:23 PM

What are the dimentions of your truck? (Wheelbase, Belly Clearance, etc...)
I know you said this was for a Clod, but I would say depending on the specs for your truck that might help with your decision.

If you have a very low COG then definately go with the MOAB's on narrowed rims. But the JumboMAXX Swamp Dawgs are a nice heavytire. They would help a lot if your truck sits up a litle bit more. I haven't tried them on my Clod yet. But I will after I get some adapters.

Vitamin_J · 03-31-2005, 10:55 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SR5Dave

I like my BFTs, the moabs just aren't aggresive enough it seems?

Moabs tend to be good on flat rock, they don't do as well on jagged stuff, but they're still better than most.

i love my moabs.

Andyuk · 04-01-2005, 01:32 AM

Cheers again guys, my Gecko 2 is on order so that should give you some idea of length etc... its going to be set up 80% crawler, 20% basher, im going with MM motors or similar just to give me some turn of speed when i need it, i like the look of Moabs on 40's but i must admit Jumbomaxx claw dawgs would be my 1st choice on looks alone..... my only worry with any jumbomaxx tyres/wheels is how much stress are they putting on the clod axles/drivetrain with all that weight hung on the end of a wheel-widener/maxx adaptor & running through relativly small 14mm maxx hexes ?

Grizzly4x4 · 04-01-2005, 01:50 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jam1sstang

If you have a very low COG then definately go with the MOAB's on narrowed rims. But the JumboMAXX Swamp Dawgs are a nice heavytire. They would help a lot if your truck sits up a litle bit more. I haven't tried them on my Clod yet. But I will after I get some adapters.

I weighed my JumboMaxx Swamp Dawgs on RPM stableMaxx wheels and Big Joe's (roughly eqivalent to Moabs) on Velocity 6 wheels.
The JSD's weighed 13 oz and the Joe's weighed 14 oz. Considering error in my scale they are essantially the same weight.

Jam1sstang · 04-01-2005, 03:02 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Grizzly4x4

I weighed my JumboMaxx Swamp Dawgs on RPM stableMaxx wheels and Big Joe's (roughly eqivalent to Moabs) on Velocity 6 wheels.
The JSD's weighed 13 oz and the Joe's weighed 14 oz. Considering error in my scale they are essantially the same weight.

I didn't actually weigh my tires, but they feel much heavier than my Big Joes.
But I also have My JSD's on Jumbomaxx rims not regular Maxx Rims. I know the Jumbomaxx rims weigh more than STD maxx rims. And I also have the faoms still in the JSD's (not that foam weighs that much)

I will have to take them to work now and weigh them up.

I know out of the 50+ tires I own, my JSD's are the heaviest !

camel_rc · 04-01-2005, 03:06 PM

Go with the Moab's. They have yet to let me down against my brother's cut BFT's

.

VMGcrawler · 04-01-2005, 06:24 PM

haha bring it on camel my tlt is gettin a bulu 2 muhahahaha

03-30-2005, 10:52 AM	#1
Andyuk Newbie Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Southport Posts: 35	Advice on these tyres please ? Hello all, looking for a cheapish set of tyres for my 1st crawling/bashing project & just been offered a set of these my LHS took with a part built clod in p/x (iv already had the complete axles, lucky for me thats how i got started on this project). I cant post a pic of my own as i dont have them yet but i do know there the same as these:- http://www.e-customconnect.com/InetR...ngeClod_08.jpg I dont even know what make they are (neither do lhs, crawling/clods arn't big over here in UK), i just know from what iv been told they seem fairly hard compound, in good condition & cheap !! someone on another forum suggested they may be discontinued Duratrax V-spikes? I believe there designed for stock clod rims but if anyone is running or has run these tyres and has views good/bad/ugly then id be happy to hear them... Also does this tread style suit well to narrowed wheels ? from what iv read about wheel narrowing & the reasons for it, it would seem mounting these on narrowed rims should give me more tread on the side of the tyre ? does that sound right to you guys in the know ? Any advice much appreciated Cheers Andy

03-30-2005, 11:20 AM	#2
Grizzly4x4 PapaGriz Yo Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: In the garage building the wife a crawler Posts: 13,137	Those do appear to be the Duratrax tires, I don't know of anyone that has tried crawling with them but I'm sure somone will sound off if they have. I would say that if this is a budget build then go ahead and try them. What would it hurt? Especially if they are cheap. If your budget allows or you dont feel like experimenting with your money, go for new tires like Moabs, Imex JumboMaxx Swamp Dawgs, or LST's and get some adapters. Welcome to the board.

03-30-2005, 11:34 AM	#3
Andyuk Newbie Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Southport Posts: 35	Cheers Im not on a really tight budget, im just trying to spend the cash i have right now to get it rolling with best chassis and other bits i can, i'll worry about the "perfect" tyres once iv got it running and i know where it gets the most use ...... i just want to check these arn't useless before i get them, and if i do wether narrowed rims would get even more out of them...... Nice to be onboard

03-30-2005, 11:36 AM	#4
BENDER 2006 2.2 National Champ Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Big Bear Lake Posts: 8,328	From what I've seen, narrowing the rims is always a good thing.

03-30-2005, 12:45 PM	#5
silvr_tung_devl Quarry Creeper Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Indy-Westside Posts: 306	I ran a set of these on a clod project a few years ago, and HATED them!!! They were rock hard, and offered very little.....Just my opinion, I'd save my money and go with something with a softer compound!!! Rock On!!

03-31-2005, 07:06 AM	#6
Andyuk Newbie Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Southport Posts: 35	Thanks for the input..... i really want to keep BIG tyres on here no matter what, all the pics of crawlers iv seen with "normal" maxx size tyres look a little odd IMO, so im thinking either Moabs on 40's or maybe some Imex jumbomaxx's..... any opinions between those 2 anyone ? Cheers Andy

03-31-2005, 07:20 AM	#8
Jam1sstang Quarry Creeper Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Grand Forks, ND Posts: 399	I have a set of those Duratrax Spike tires. I haven't run them yet because I am withouy rims for them. But they are really hard. I would suspect they would be better for sand or something similar.

03-31-2005, 11:36 AM	#10
BENDER 2006 2.2 National Champ Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Big Bear Lake Posts: 8,328	I'd just go for the Moab's, you'll be much happier. That's what I run and I have NO complaints.

03-31-2005, 05:36 PM	#12
SR5Dave I wanna be Dave Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Flagstaff, AZ Posts: 2,399	I like my BFTs, the moabs just aren't aggresive enough it seems?

03-31-2005, 09:23 PM	#13
Jam1sstang Quarry Creeper Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Grand Forks, ND Posts: 399	What are the dimentions of your truck? (Wheelbase, Belly Clearance, etc...) I know you said this was for a Clod, but I would say depending on the specs for your truck that might help with your decision. If you have a very low COG then definately go with the MOAB's on narrowed rims. But the JumboMAXX Swamp Dawgs are a nice heavytire. They would help a lot if your truck sits up a litle bit more. I haven't tried them on my Clod yet. But I will after I get some adapters.

04-01-2005, 01:32 AM	#15
Andyuk Newbie Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Southport Posts: 35	Cheers again guys, my Gecko 2 is on order so that should give you some idea of length etc... its going to be set up 80% crawler, 20% basher, im going with MM motors or similar just to give me some turn of speed when i need it, i like the look of Moabs on 40's but i must admit Jumbomaxx claw dawgs would be my 1st choice on looks alone..... my only worry with any jumbomaxx tyres/wheels is how much stress are they putting on the clod axles/drivetrain with all that weight hung on the end of a wheel-widener/maxx adaptor & running through relativly small 14mm maxx hexes ?

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04-01-2005, 03:06 PM	#18
camel_rc Rock Crawler Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Saugus Posts: 544	Go with the Moab's. They have yet to let me down against my brother's cut BFT's .

04-01-2005, 06:24 PM	#19
VMGcrawler I joined the Band! Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Kennewick Posts: 93	haha bring it on camel my tlt is gettin a bulu 2 muhahahaha

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