GOOD TIRES FOR T-MAXX
10-08-2011, 09:16 AM
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GOOD TIRES FOR T-MAXX
Hello all. I just recently i dropped a LRP .28 spec 3 in my racing t-maxx setup. Well now i have a major traction problem. And my front tires keep ballooning. The tiresi have on itnow are the classic t-maxx tires,
And there justnot cutting it.I want tires that wont balloon easily and get major traction. So whatwouldbe the best for me toget?
And there justnot cutting it.I want tires that wont balloon easily and get major traction. So whatwouldbe the best for me toget?
10-08-2011, 10:11 AM
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RE: GOOD TIRES FOR T-MAXX
I'm pretty sure these will fit on the stock T-Maxx wheels and they look pretty badass. I have heard that putting some tape on the inside of your tires can help with ballooning, never tried it though.
http://www.amainhobbies.com/product_...w-Foam-2-Ten-T
http://www.amainhobbies.com/product_...w-Foam-2-Ten-T
10-08-2011, 11:37 AM
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RE: GOOD TIRES FOR T-MAXX
i was looking at those kenny. do you know what the stock rim size is for traxxas. is it 3.8 cause i was looking into getting some rpm 3.8 rims with those zombie max tires as a combo.
10-08-2011, 05:06 PM
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RE: GOOD TIRES FOR T-MAXX
If those tires are ballooning then you need to find the ones you like and gorilla tape them or run thicker diff oil.
I just recently put those 3.8 chevron tires on geode wheels because my embe was destroying everything else.
I just recently put those 3.8 chevron tires on geode wheels because my embe was destroying everything else.
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RE: GOOD TIRES FOR T-MAXX
The stock wheels are 3.8 but they have a 14mm hex so if you get wheels with 17mm hex you will need some hex adapters. For tapping you add some tape to the inside wall of the tire, if you're going to give it a go you might want to order your tires and wheels separately as opposed to pre-mounted. These videos might help you.
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http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-BO-dfYz4Rw
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http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yeHXJ_w3JME
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RE: GOOD TIRES FOR T-MAXX
these rims that im looking at have 14mm hexes. and you put the tape on the in side wall of the actuall tire or the foam insert?
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RE: GOOD TIRES FOR T-MAXX
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The stock wheels are 3.8 but they have a 14mm hex so if you get wheels with 17mm hex you will need some hex adapters. For tapping you add some tape to the inside wall of the tire, if you're going to give it a go you might want to order your tires and wheels separately as opposed to pre-mounted. These videos might help you.
Part 1
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-BO-dfYz4Rw
Part 2
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yeHXJ_w3JME
The stock wheels are 3.8 but they have a 14mm hex so if you get wheels with 17mm hex you will need some hex adapters. For tapping you add some tape to the inside wall of the tire, if you're going to give it a go you might want to order your tires and wheels separately as opposed to pre-mounted. These videos might help you.
Part 1
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-BO-dfYz4Rw
Part 2
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yeHXJ_w3JME
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Traxxas-Geod...item25682241cd
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RE: GOOD TIRES FOR T-MAXX
there nice looking. but im getting some rpm rims. these ones to be exact
www.ebay.com/itm/RPM-TITAN-OFFSET-BLUE-CHROME-RIMS-T-E-MAXX-RPM81945-/200260029100
www.ebay.com/itm/RPM-TITAN-OFFSET-BLUE-CHROME-RIMS-T-E-MAXX-RPM81945-/200260029100
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RE: GOOD TIRES FOR T-MAXX
I heard that they quit making the tmaxx sized zombies and the "zombie max" tires dont fit stock rims, could be wrong. i was looking in to getting some
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RE: GOOD TIRES FOR T-MAXX
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I heard that they quit making the tmaxx sized zombies and the "zombie max" tires dont fit stock rims, could be wrong. i was looking in to getting some
I heard that they quit making the tmaxx sized zombies and the "zombie max" tires dont fit stock rims, could be wrong. i was looking in to getting some
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RE: GOOD TIRES FOR T-MAXX
i had same problem used spray foam (spray 4 quarter spots inside tire wipe inside with rubberglove be care full not to get on ext) and put foam inside tire let dry 24 hr. works good
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RE: GOOD TIRES FOR T-MAXX
Whatever tires you go with, when you tape them be sure to turn them inside out and wash them with dawn soap to remove any residual lubricant from the molding process. Otherwise the tape won't stick. Gorilla tape works very well.
Geodes are stock on the Summit, and the offset adds 1" to the width. They are 17mm.
One thing to keep in mind, Traxxas wheels have a square bead that isn't compatible with a lot of tires. Pro Line makes a traxxas bead for many of their tires. Badlands and Trenchers are two good bashing tires that are available with a traxxas bead.
I have been pleased with the bashing ability of a stock set of Summit geodes with the Canyon ATs, too.