Squidbait

I wasn't really thrilled with the stock tires that come with the Vortex (and I ground them bald in about a week - they really don't like pavement! ) - I thought they looked small compared to the truck, and I just didn't like the knobbies.

I wanted a little more ground clearance too, so I thought I'd try some Losi A/T tires (from their 1/10 desert truck). You can see it sits much higher now (compare the height with the stock wheel/tire in the second photo). Of course now the centre of gravity is higher, so I can't turn quite as sharply on pavement as I could with the stock tires.

One thing I didn't consider was how much these wheels would deform when they're spun up - they probably increase another 1/2" in diameter! [X(] I raised the body up a couple of notches, but I'll probably have to go higher if I want to keep these wheels on - they hit the bod when I bottom out the suspension.

I may have to drop the pinion size too, from stock to a smaller one... after a few runs, the motor is HOT! [X(]

That said, it's now a wheelie-popping, nose-standing, grin-producing truck!

Jamus

If only they were a shade shorter, and much narrower. I've always liked the looks of the tread design though. I whole heartedly agree with you, I hate the stock wheels and tires and it is a major turn off for many looking into short course trucks. Your truck looks really cool on the monster side.

Squidbait

Thanks! I liked these tires on the Losi Desert truck, and thought they'd look good on the Vortex.

Truth be told, I really wanted the brushless Volcano, but the LHS was out of stock, so I "settled" for the Vortex. I haven't been disappointed - I suspect the Vortex is quicker than the Volcano... just less ground clearance. I was scooting around on the lawn with the new tires, and no problems at all. They're really sticky on pavement, though... I can do that balanced-on-2-wheeled driving thing if I turn fast enough! I can't wait to see how they handle in the dirt.

nubzorz

its a little slower now thos isnt it? i put slash tires on mine and it lost quite a bit of speed

chevyderek72

Ya your gonna have to gear it way down. Your motor shouldnt go over i think its 180. But i stay as low as possible. And i can imagine thats getting prety hott.

nubzorz

200 is usually proper running temp

Redcat Nick

Anything over 180 Starts doing damage to the rotor, anything over 200 can start doing damage to the windings. Proper running temp for a brushless motor is 140-160.

Squidbait

Thanks guys.

Actually, the reason it was running hot was because the bearings were seizing up. I guess I hadn't cleaned it out as well as I thought I had after running in some damp dirt. [sm=red_smile.gif]

A few rounds of cleaner/degreaser followed by a super-light oil spray have cleaned them out well enough. It's running at normal temps now.

I suspect I've probably shortened the motors lifespan, but I'll worry about that when the time comes.