What combination of Rim&Tyre on Desert Boy 17 Chassis??

Time is fast approaching that my DB-17 TVPs for my FLUX will come through my postbox! :)

But i dont have any rims and tyres suitable for it.

Now after seeing the first proper vid of the truck running, you can really see how the whole truck is completely out of proportion:

Link

I have been doing some homework to how i want the truck to look.

Either i can have standard sized wheels with a lightweight tyre and an extreme offset (1")

or

I could run a really PHAT Tyre on a big rim....

I have found weights and sizes and pictures wondering if people can give me their opinions on what would probably benefit me. I am not only looking for performance but aesthetics. (Performance comes first though)

Choice of rim:
SPI 1" offset. Lightweight. utilises standard maxx size tyre.
I would mount either: Imex trail dawg tyres - 189grams 5.74" X 3.5"
HPI Dirt Bonz XS Compound - 155grams 5.7" X 3.4"

HPI Blast. (can someone tell me if it has standard of 1/2" offset) 4.53"x2.76" dimensions.

I would mount either: 40 series Big Joe tyre - 286grams 6.4" x 4.37"
40 series Bow Tie - 172grams 5.8" x 3.4"
Possible road tyre 40 series road rage - 188grams 5.75" x 3.74"

SPI

HPI Blast rim

Imex tyres:

Dirt Bonz

Big Joe

Bow tie

Road rage

I know i didnt have to add all the images considering most people know what they are... But i am hoping to get more opinions and i know everyone likes pictures....

ALSO before anyone says that joes dont fit on blast rims... Here is evidence that they can.... This is pietromertabmc savage. LOOKS GREAT!

I think pietromertabmc is also running a DV17 tvp kit and as you can see the, joes really suit the truck. Do you think anything smaller than a joe would look funny?

I really dont want to sacrifice much performance top speed considering i got this chassis for fast stable runs.

Please help me choose as i just dont know what to get!

Oh i run mainly on grass, hard dirt, and tarmac... but i am considering getting another set of tyres just for the asphault.

you can buy the wide axle from the xl

tyres and wheels mmm i dont know

i have one set of HPI HD extended axles (couldnt get 2 as TCS was out of stock) Im going to try staggered wheels just to see how it runs for a bit of a joke. Wide on the back for traction and a little narror on the front for a quick turn in...

Kiz mentioned these wheel extensions from ebay

But as he mentioned... they could create slop in the steering. Depending on what wheels i get... i may just give these a try to see how wide i can get the wheels. Just dont want to create any week links.

Thats why instead of extensions, i want to run the SPI Wheel as it gives 1" offset at either side... Or running Joes as they are 1"wider as a tire aswell.

Ive decided to stop annoying people with wheel and tire questions and have now made up my mind.

I have finally decided to run an SPI 1" off set basher wheel (pictured above) with an HPI Dirt Claw Tire pictured below.

Heard they are a very decent off all round tire which is lightweight and although a little harder as a tyre, will also perform well on asphalt.

Just 2 more questions:

Will this tire and rim combination fit?

Is it worth upgrading the foam to a performance foam? Or would taping the inside of the tire and the supplied foam be enough to prevent ballooning. I would be happy to spend a little and get a decent foam to go with this rim.

Thanks

Dirt clawz are a great tread, will work great on and off road. They'll fit perfectly.

You'll probably be fine with stock foams, just make sure you strap the tires and you're good to go. If you are worried you could pick up some trinity low roll foams or Racers edge multi-stage foams. You can then just trim them to fit perfectly in the tires.

Nice1 Kiz... thanks for the links. Im going to try and source the tyres and foams in the UK so prevent more customs charges.

Ordering the SPI Wheels now.

My SPI rims arrived today, and my dirt claws are arriving tomorrow... I still havent ordered inserts, and i was contemplating whether it is worth the money...

But after much deliberation, i thought i would find what i could in the UK, and came across these proline inserts.

these have to be better than stocks right? and how would handling be effected

Those are for MTR size tires only. I'm not entirely sure on the dimensions but I seem to remember that MTRs are a little smaller than regular truck tires. In fact I don't even think MTR size tires are even in production any more (Pro-Line have changed their truggy tire line up a lot in the last few years). Maybe someone else can chime in.

oh no... i just bought a set... hope they fit...

Thanks for the heads up kiz


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