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Proline Moab XL
Hi wondering if anyone is running these? I just took possesion of a Savage XL and am in the process of building it up.
If you are running the Moab XL's please post a pic and can you also give a wheel recommendation?
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If you are running the Moab XL's please post a pic and can you also give a wheel recommendation?
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RE: Proline Moab XL
The MOAB XL's use a special narrow 40 series wheel that only Pro-line makes. The narrow Cheyenne beadlock wheel. I would stay away from the MOAB's. They are great for rock crawling, but they are too heavy for a monster truck. Heavy tires=slow acceleration, poor top end speed, and increased gear and drivetrain stress, which leads to more worn and broken parts. The XL's have a rep for breaking diffs and the MOABS will only increase the chances of diff failure. Stick with the Terra pins, I think they are probably the lightest big tire (7") out there.
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RE: Proline Moab XL
Thanks Revo Mad. I just hate the stock wheels and tires looks. I wanted something that looked better. Do you have any recomendations other that stock? I like the new t-maxx 3.3 wheels and tires, but i think the hex is a different size (14?).
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RE: Proline Moab XL
When i first got my savage,i immediately ordered 40series mashers and axial beadlocks.They look awesome,but i soon found out why all the veterans were running race tires and wheels.If theres a place where you have to sacrifice form for functionality,this is where its at.I eventually went w/the all popular losi zombie maxx and maximizer beadlocks,which are still fairly heavy.Im keepin my mashers,incase we get any snowfall this year.
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RE: Proline Moab XL
Proline Big Joe's would look awesome with Axial oversize 8 spoke wheels (17mm hubs). Bead locks look cool, but they are heavier than all plastic wheels and the beads tend to pop loose and then you have to remove a gazillion screws and put the bead back in! lol. Here's my Savage X SS with Big Joe's and Axial 8 spokes. They are about 6.5" in diameter, so the XL gearing should work fine with them.
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RE: Proline Moab XL
hpi makes some cool treads one of my favorites
http://www.hpiracing.com/products/en/4874/
or another from PL this time
http://www.prolineracing.com/p-315-badlands-mt.aspx
my to favorite treads
the lug
http://www.hpiracing.com/products/en/4874/
or another from PL this time
http://www.prolineracing.com/p-315-badlands-mt.aspx
my to favorite treads
the lug
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RE: Proline Moab XL
Thanks for all the replies.
I'm thinking of getting the Losi LST tires and wheels, and then painting the wheels black. that would look sweet IMO!
http://www.rcboca.com/image2/default/LOSB7401.jpg
thoughts?
I'm thinking of getting the Losi LST tires and wheels, and then painting the wheels black. that would look sweet IMO!
http://www.rcboca.com/image2/default/LOSB7401.jpg
thoughts?
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hpi makes some cool treads one of my favorites
http://www.hpiracing.com/products/en/4874/
or another from PL this time
http://www.prolineracing.com/p-315-badlands-mt.aspx
my to favorite treads
the lug
hpi makes some cool treads one of my favorites
http://www.hpiracing.com/products/en/4874/
or another from PL this time
http://www.prolineracing.com/p-315-badlands-mt.aspx
my to favorite treads
the lug
The badlands are awesome, I love my set mounted on mbx5 rims
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RE: Proline Moab XL
Thanks for all the replies guys. I took the advice of Revomad and didn't get the moab XL.
I bought the LOSI MT CLAW tires w/foam from the LST/Aftershock http://www.rcboca.com/image2/default/LOSB7401.jpg as they are 7" tall and look super sweet and I also ordered a set of HPI 6 spokes http://www.hpiracing.com/products/en/3116/ should look killer.
Thank you all again! I'm glad i got the advice about the moabs!
I bought the LOSI MT CLAW tires w/foam from the LST/Aftershock http://www.rcboca.com/image2/default/LOSB7401.jpg as they are 7" tall and look super sweet and I also ordered a set of HPI 6 spokes http://www.hpiracing.com/products/en/3116/ should look killer.
Thank you all again! I'm glad i got the advice about the moabs!
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RE: Proline Moab XL
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Thanks for all the replies guys. I took the advice of Revomad and didn't get the moab XL.
I bought the LOSI MT CLAW tires w/foam from the LST/Aftershock http://www.rcboca.com/image2/default/LOSB7401.jpg as they are 7" tall and look super sweet and I also ordered a set of HPI 6 spokes http://www.hpiracing.com/products/en/3116/ should look killer.
Thank you all again! I'm glad i got the advice about the moabs!
Thanks for all the replies guys. I took the advice of Revomad and didn't get the moab XL.
I bought the LOSI MT CLAW tires w/foam from the LST/Aftershock http://www.rcboca.com/image2/default/LOSB7401.jpg as they are 7" tall and look super sweet and I also ordered a set of HPI 6 spokes http://www.hpiracing.com/products/en/3116/ should look killer.
Thank you all again! I'm glad i got the advice about the moabs!
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Crap. Well the i clicked 'submit' on the order yesterday night. Thanks anyways Revomad. I'll just keep the stock wheels/tires for playing and use the others for "show 'n shine". LOL...
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RE: Proline Moab XL
The XL is geared for large tires, so you might be OK. If it feels sluggish off the line, just drop to a 15T clutch bell and you should be good.