HELP...with wheels???

Posted: Tue Apr 10, 2012 8:57 am Post subject: HELP...with wheels???

so i am thinking of getting some new wheels and was just wondering what ar ethe pro's and con's generally as i have seen you can get different sized tyres. fat ones, low profile etc?

Posted: Wed Apr 11, 2012 9:28 am Post subject: Re: HELP...with wheels???

Seems like bigger generally means wider also...

Wider=more ground contact=more friction=engine works harder=warmer engine temps

But with more ground contact you get more stability. I've got Proline Big Joe's and a friend of mine has just stock HPI tires/rims. I've found that mine tends to roll less then his does. It could be a lot of things, but I'd like to think it was the tires......and the driver skill level Rolling Eyes

Don't know if that helps your decision or not...

Posted: Wed Apr 11, 2012 10:22 am Post subject: Re: HELP...with wheels???

+1
Taller tires also mean your final gear to the ground is higher as compared to a smaller tire
And tires with a shorter sidewall will tend to have better handling characteristics while a bigger sidewall will have less but will really soak up crashes and large jumps much better

Posted: Thu Apr 12, 2012 9:45 am Post subject: Re: HELP...with wheels???

I was running the Dirt Bonz from stock and they are great all round tyres. I went with the Goliaths and i was running the F4.1 engine, the engine wouldnt even pick up the front end because they are so heavy. What engine are you running at the moment?

Posted: Sun Apr 22, 2012 2:21 pm Post subject: Re: HELP...with wheels???

I've been using Trencher X's, Great all around tire with good contact patches geared towards hard surfaces.

As per Pep Boys rating system:
Good - high cut grass, loose dirt
Better - low cut grass, packed Dirt
Best - Street and clay

Posted: Sun Apr 22, 2012 5:26 pm Post subject: Re: HELP...with wheels???

Wait, pep boys sells rc stuff now?

Posted: Sun Apr 22, 2012 6:15 pm Post subject: Re: HELP...with wheels???

Posted: Sun Apr 22, 2012 6:43 pm Post subject: Re: HELP...with wheels???

Ah I see , thanks

Posted: Sun Apr 22, 2012 7:10 pm Post subject: Re: HELP...with wheels???

I've got the Proline Trencher X's and I love them. I have them mounted on 1/2" offset wheels and the wider stance makes it much more stable. If you have any questions about them feel free to ask.

Posted: Tue Apr 24, 2012 12:30 am Post subject: Re: HELP...with wheels???


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