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Old 11-14-2010, 03:07 PM
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if i got a rustler would a set of talon tires make it better in the deeper snow(4-6")
Old 11-14-2010, 03:10 PM
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Default RE: rustler in the snow

Yes.
Old 11-14-2010, 03:19 PM
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Default RE: rustler in the snow

No. For deep snow you'll want paddles, and no matter what RC it is, it's going to struggle in snow that deep.
Old 11-14-2010, 03:25 PM
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k maybe 2-4
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Default RE: rustler in the snow

You realize that a Rustler is like 6 inches tall right? and about 4 inches of that height is tire.

This would be like running his Jeep in 2.5 feet of snow. Can it do it? Sure, kinda...will it go very fast? No.

No matter what, if there's any accumulation of snow, you're going to want paddles on an RC, especially a 2wd.
Old 11-14-2010, 03:41 PM
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Default RE: rustler in the snow

Want pics of the snow run no matter what!
Is it dry or wet snow ?
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Default RE: rustler in the snow

put a set of skis on the front and paddle the rears
Old 11-17-2010, 06:03 PM
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Default RE: rustler in the snow

Like this She has been converted to brushless since this pic, but it still ran great on the brushed motor. Lots of fun.

Old 11-17-2010, 06:11 PM
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Bought my skis at www.maddtraxxrc.com for $40 + s&h

Tires are Pro-line Sand Paw 2.2" http://www3.towerhobbies.com/cgi-bin...&I=LXDT99&P=ML

Rpm Revolver rims
Old 11-17-2010, 10:23 PM
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Hello Kaptain.

How are the skis working out for you? Thank you for the business and I hope this winter brings a lot more fun!

BTW, currently testing out a new release for January that will make snow/sand even more fun!
Old 11-17-2010, 10:36 PM
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homemade ski setup
Old 11-17-2010, 10:51 PM
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homemade ski setup
That looks really cool. I like the suspension you have set up on the skis haha
Old 11-18-2010, 10:54 PM
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ORIGINAL: Soloratov

Hello Kaptain.

How are the skis working out for you? Thank you for the business and I hope this winter brings a lot more fun!

BTW, currently testing out a new release for January that will make snow/sand even more fun!
The skis were a blast last year. looking forward to putting them on again soon. Great product!

Going to try the Pro-line Slingshot rear tires this year.
Old 11-19-2010, 01:53 AM
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Default RE: rustler in the snow

do you got a crappy pair of rear tires you no longer use, when I had my rustler I made my own snow tires, I took the tires and from the inside out took 1-1/4" sheetrock screws and screwed them into plastic drywall anchors on the outside of the tire...

looked a little dangerous I guess but it worked good. but i would say the snow was only about 2+ to about 3"
Old 11-22-2010, 05:27 PM
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Default RE: rustler in the snow

if i get paddle tires should i get 2.8 or 2.2

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