Foam Tires for Traxxas Nitro 4-tec 3.3
02-22-2009, 09:16 PM
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Foam Tires for Traxxas Nitro 4-tec 3.3
Hi guys,
I need some help with tires. I just bought a Traxxas Nitro 4-Tec 3.3 and I want some foam tires for it but how do I know what to buy? Could you help me?
Thanks in advance!
I need some help with tires. I just bought a Traxxas Nitro 4-Tec 3.3 and I want some foam tires for it but how do I know what to buy? Could you help me?
Thanks in advance!
02-23-2009, 11:31 AM
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RE: Foam Tires for Traxxas Nitro 4-tec 3.3
Jaco's are the best IMO. Put 26mm in the from and 30mm in the rears. Depending on the track conditions you will need different shore ratings. The shore rating is the firmness of the foam. The lower the number the softer the tire and consequently the faster it will wear. the higher the shore number, the harder the tire and the slower it will wear. Depending on track conditions you need to adjust the shore rating to suit your driving style. Myself, I drag race a Mugen MTX3 and need the softest foam I can find. I run 25shore, 30mm all the way around. They dont last long but they sure grip!
http://discountrctires.com/?mainURL=...ct62/Jaco.html click on 1/10 Nitro Shoes
http://discountrctires.com/?mainURL=...ct62/Jaco.html click on 1/10 Nitro Shoes
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RE: Foam Tires for Traxxas Nitro 4-tec 3.3
Thank you so much that is exactly what I needed to know!
Thank you and have a great day!
Thank you and have a great day!
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RE: Foam Tires for Traxxas Nitro 4-tec 3.3
that size it basicly the stander for all 1/10 on roads... i think you would get 0 off set tires for these cars
the shore is ussaly chossen on the surface, i think treathed surfaces use higher shore ratings like 40-45 and unthreaded up lower ratings 35 i would guess.
temperature plays a factor lower temp lower shore rating... i noticed this at the track once ... got in early to get practice about 8:30 in moring. my 40s were running great realy enjoyed it but near noon i began to notice loss of traction had to change to 42s
the shore is ussaly chossen on the surface, i think treathed surfaces use higher shore ratings like 40-45 and unthreaded up lower ratings 35 i would guess.
temperature plays a factor lower temp lower shore rating... i noticed this at the track once ... got in early to get practice about 8:30 in moring. my 40s were running great realy enjoyed it but near noon i began to notice loss of traction had to change to 42s
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RE: Foam Tires for Traxxas Nitro 4-tec 3.3
What foam tires (specs?) would you recommend for just running in the street? I shredded my first tire the other day on my 4-tec...
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RE: Foam Tires for Traxxas Nitro 4-tec 3.3
for street running (I Assume you mean just bashing around) I'd go with a 38 - 42 shore just because they will last longer
