I am looking to improve my Capra and TRX4. Capra is getting the spring mod and have already put a new revolver and HH esc (v2). TRX4 is getting a new body, re-engineered front battery tray and moving the electronics around. I am also looking for new shoes for each of the rigs. I have used both the Showdowns and Deep Woods, Hyrax and obviously the stock TRX4 tires (showdowns lugs are a bit too big, Deep Woods tread "folds" and not stiff enough, Hyrax clog really easily). I keep seeing reviews of different tires but they are mostly out west and don't represent the conditions where i crawl (humid easy coast: damp soil (clay and sand), mud , slick/wet roots, lichen covered rocks). Does anyone have any recommendations for tires that work well in these conditions? I'm interested in mostly crawling and not really doing any trail running or playing in the mud/water.
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East Coast Tires
- Thread starter splyn
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Fellow DMV crawler here. Proline Swampers are my go to for all conditions/terrain around here. They grip and hold up well but foams play a big role in the roll with any of the popular tire options. I wanna to try some of the RC4WD tires for the branded options they offer to match 1:1's but not until I sell some stuff or really need them.
lonleycreeper
I wanna be Dave
Depending on the size my recommendation is always the Proline Super Swamper's in G8 compound. I drove RC in the PNW, so very similar conditions and they just work. They are very good in all conditions, but not the best in any one area.
Here is my 1/8th scale Bronco on 2.2's
Here is my 1/8th scale Bronco on 2.2's
swampers are the first ones that came to mind they would look good on a trx4 too
also the jconcepts ruptures are awsome i think they might work good on the capra being less scale than the swampers and i think they work better
also the jconcepts ruptures are awsome i think they might work good on the capra being less scale than the swampers and i think they work better
OSRC
I wanna be Dave
G8 Swampers....x3! I run Predator as well depending on temps. Mud, rock, silt, dirt - they seem to get traction everywhere. I've tried a lot of tires and just keep coming back to the Swampers. Pitbull Rock Beasts are a close second.
thank you all for the recommendations. i am not worried about scale, I'm more interested in traction on rocks. i was looking at the ruptures but was worries about their performance when they get damp. unfortunately, they seem to be hard to come by. ill look into the swampers in the mean time.
My recommendation would be something from Pitbull Tires.
These new 2.2 berserkers work very well;
https://pitbullrc.com/collections/2...scale-rc-alien-kompound-w-foam-2-tires-2foams
And these Rock Beasts 2 have been around for years and are a proven performer;
https://pitbullrc.com/collections/2-2-tires/products/pb9002nk
These new 2.2 berserkers work very well;
https://pitbullrc.com/collections/2...scale-rc-alien-kompound-w-foam-2-tires-2foams
And these Rock Beasts 2 have been around for years and are a proven performer;
https://pitbullrc.com/collections/2-2-tires/products/pb9002nk
Goos3
Rock Stacker
I second the Rock Beasts, they seem to crawl really well down here in AL. The other tire I've had some luck with is a set of Falken takeoffs from the new old bronco that I've trimmed.
Damion10
Pebble Pounder
If your looking for pure rock ( costal crawling ) Ive had very good luck with both the Trenchers and the Krawlers, both in G8 compound.
If your running trails as well, the Krawlers do very well and like has been mentioned above, the Swampers.
My " dedicated " trail rig is my scx10.3 JL and just trail / woods running the stock tires work great, even in snow but they need a much softer foam.
If your running trails as well, the Krawlers do very well and like has been mentioned above, the Swampers.
My " dedicated " trail rig is my scx10.3 JL and just trail / woods running the stock tires work great, even in snow but they need a much softer foam.
Inspector86
RCC Addict
MarkWeso
Newbie
I like the Boggers and the Hyrax depending on the terrain.
lonleycreeper
I wanna be Dave
I ran Growlers for a while, really wanting to like them, but I found Tsl's just did better for my driving style. I found Growlers do not like to spin and prefer some weight on them. I like my rigs with lots of wheel speed and light! lol.
Swamper Tsl's, and Boggers just fit my driving style, which is pin it to win it!
