Avalanche XP wheel options?
03-02-2011, 08:59 AM
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Avalanche XP wheel options?
So I bought an Avalanche XP. I love it. Seems to be built well, runs great, handles well... I like everything about it except the body and wheels. The body issue has been solved, turns out that the HPI Savage bodies fit pretty well.
Here she is with the HPI Rubicon shell.
Next step is to replace the wheels. I want black rims (preferably flat or satin black) and better tires. I know that I need 17mm drive hex rims but what concerns me is the size of the axle hole in the center of the rim. I don't want to buy something only to discover that they have too small of a hole in them.
Any recomendations on what rim/tire combos would fit nicely on this beast?
Here she is with the HPI Rubicon shell.
Next step is to replace the wheels. I want black rims (preferably flat or satin black) and better tires. I know that I need 17mm drive hex rims but what concerns me is the size of the axle hole in the center of the rim. I don't want to buy something only to discover that they have too small of a hole in them.
Any recomendations on what rim/tire combos would fit nicely on this beast?
03-02-2011, 10:59 AM
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RE: Avalanche XP wheel options?
Off road.
I really like the HPI Dirt Claws, but I don't what black rims would work with those and my axles.
I also like these...
www.hobbypartz.com/wc1014.html
But they have been out of stock for weeks.
I really like the HPI Dirt Claws, but I don't what black rims would work with those and my axles.
I also like these...
www.hobbypartz.com/wc1014.html
But they have been out of stock for weeks.
03-02-2011, 11:08 AM
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RE: Avalanche XP wheel options?
http://www.nandaracing.cn/en/cpzs/tyre/djclt.html
Website, scroll down some they have black wheels 17mm with multiple different tire combos.
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RE: Avalanche XP wheel options?
Those look great. I just don't see any pricing or "add to cart" options.
I emailed them to find out some info.
I hope that hole in the center of the rim is big enough. Are all 17mm 1/8 rims drilled out to the same size? The Avalanche has some pretty big hubs.
I tried a buddies Earthquake 3.5 rims and they wouldn't fit.
03-03-2011, 12:39 PM
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RE: Avalanche XP wheel options?
Well, I have not heard back from nandaracing, same thing when I emailed hobbypartz.com to ask them when they may be getting the wheels back in stock... nothing... crickets I tell you, crickets.
On to another idea I guess.
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RE: Avalanche XP wheel options?
Please, don't be discouraged so quickly 'Dragonii'. Please remember that these are COMPANIES that you are dealing with and, while we would like to have a response the same day, that is not always the case. Give them two or three days to respond to your query. There have been times when I have recieved a response a week after my query. At first, like you, I questioned why it would take so long for them to respond. However, I came to the realisation that, like me, there could be HUNDREDS of other RC hobbyists asking HUNDREDS of questions about a variety of things. Just be patient for a few days and see what happens 
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RE: Avalanche XP wheel options?
I know. I emailed hobbypartz a couple of weeks ago, lol.
Oh well, I ordered some rims and tires.
I went with HPI Warlock rims
And Dirt Claw tires
I hope they fit. I bought them through Amazon.com so I should be able to return them if they don't. If not I will sell them for what I can.
May be selling some stock Avalanche wheels soon if anyone needs them.
Oh well, I ordered some rims and tires.
I went with HPI Warlock rims
And Dirt Claw tires
I hope they fit. I bought them through Amazon.com so I should be able to return them if they don't. If not I will sell them for what I can.
May be selling some stock Avalanche wheels soon if anyone needs them.
