Hi all, new to crawling. My first truck is the scx10iii, which I got on sale last year. Built the kit and ran it a few times. So far, I’m having a blast with this. I do mostly trail running. Can you guys give me some recommendations on a tire upgrade? I want a little bigger than stock looking, but I have 1.9 aluminum bead locks I purchased. As I’m new to this scene, any help would be greatly helpful. Guess I’m looking more fore a lifted look, and better performance than the stock tires.
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New tires
- Thread starter Rlayman
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Proline's Hyrax tire has been a popular choice over the years... as well as the Super Swamper. I recently swapped out a set of Flat Irons for JConcepts Rupture tires and I'm really happy with them. The Flat Irons were decent but the Ruptures are just awesome... especially on the rocks. I will say that I usually run a mix of rock and loamy trails so that plays into what I use. The Proline Tusk has some good feedback although I've never run them. Same with their Micky Thompson Baja Pro X. If you plan to hit a lot of mud or loose terrain, you may benefit using a tire with a more aggressive tread pattern just fwiw.
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out side of pics lol tire performance varys alot depending on your terrain the temps you run at and how much your truck weighs
if your in the colder climates and or run a light weight truck your gonna want super soft sticky tires if your in a hotter climate ot run a really heavy truck you want a stiffer and or harder compound
unfortunately there is no one tire for everything but usually proline g8 compound tires are a safe bet also
j-concepts tires
pitbulls are overpriced and iffy i have some that are amazing and some that suck full moon
lots of tires from china but there probably the same or worse than what you are running now
i suggest posting your general location and see what people are running on similar terrain
and pics of your rig lol it never hurts lol
usually axial tires are in the 4.5" range 4.75 is about as big as your gonna find in a 1.9 tire but there are a few tires just under 5 inches or there is one tire thats 5.4 in a 1.9 wheel but i cant seem to rember what it was off hand lol i think it was made by rc3wd
out side of pics lol tire performance varys alot depending on your terrain the temps you run at and how much your truck weighs
if your in the colder climates and or run a light weight truck your gonna want super soft sticky tires if your in a hotter climate ot run a really heavy truck you want a stiffer and or harder compound
unfortunately there is no one tire for everything but usually proline g8 compound tires are a safe bet also
j-concepts tires
pitbulls are overpriced and iffy i have some that are amazing and some that suck full moon
lots of tires from china but there probably the same or worse than what you are running now
i suggest posting your general location and see what people are running on similar terrain
and pics of your rig lol it never hurts lol
usually axial tires are in the 4.5" range 4.75 is about as big as your gonna find in a 1.9 tire but there are a few tires just under 5 inches or there is one tire thats 5.4 in a 1.9 wheel but i cant seem to rember what it was off hand lol i think it was made by rc3wd
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I’m just running trails, woods…. I’m a casual runner. The hobby is an out from my day to day. Nothing to serious. No comps, I have read that the stock tires aren’t really good. I’ve experienced that. Looking for advice on a nicer trail tire\foam combo. I just play with tiny trucks on the “trail”.
wet dry hot cold loose dirt packed dirt
high speed low speed
OSRC
I wanna be Dave
Proline TSL's and Pitbull Rock Beasts are my go-to. Both seem to hook up anywhere here in PA.
All BS aside, most tires are pretty good anymore. Very rare that I get a new set and they aren't decently grippy. If you're looking for that extra 2/10 of grip on a comp course, look at what others are running. Otherwise, stick with name brands and you'll be fine, though some of the Injora tire are pretty decent as of late. It comes down to looks for me anymore.
All BS aside, most tires are pretty good anymore. Very rare that I get a new set and they aren't decently grippy. If you're looking for that extra 2/10 of grip on a comp course, look at what others are running. Otherwise, stick with name brands and you'll be fine, though some of the Injora tire are pretty decent as of late. It comes down to looks for me anymore.
um kay i would stay away from the super soft compounds than like preditor or allian other than that its gonna come down to tread performance more than tire compound
honestly you probably wont notice any performance upgrades from your axial tires to aftermarket tires in the dirt on the rocks yes dirt not so much so get what looks good to ya
personally i have dry rot problems were i live in the desert so i
these days i buy tires based on how long the last before they fall apart lol
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Quarry Creeper
I have had good luck using Super Swamper TSL on everything from 1.0 to 2.2 (and on my 1:1)
They preform well in dirt, mud and on rocks, they are my go to tire .
They preform well in dirt, mud and on rocks, they are my go to tire .
I mostly run JConcepts tires. Tusks are great all around. I finally tried a set of Holds this weekend and was very impressed with them. They did great on rock and dirt, even when wet. The Bossman might be another option if you want a scale look.
Proline TSL XLs and Krawlers are also good. G8 compound would be better for your use. Predator would be too soft.
Stock inserts (foams) on all tires pretty much suck. Two stage foams are way better. There are quite a few options out there. Prolines are OK and there are some very similar knock offs on Amazon for way cheaper. 3d printed can be better but are quite a bit more expensive.
Proline TSL XLs and Krawlers are also good. G8 compound would be better for your use. Predator would be too soft.
Stock inserts (foams) on all tires pretty much suck. Two stage foams are way better. There are quite a few options out there. Prolines are OK and there are some very similar knock offs on Amazon for way cheaper. 3d printed can be better but are quite a bit more expensive.
So, how does offset work? Sorry completely new at this. And if there’s a link for it, provide. Also, how does crawler tire size work. Think I have seen people mount 2.2 on 1.9… guess I don’t know how that works. Like I said completely new to this, but I love taking the rig on a hiking trail and running. Not a comp guy at all. Just asking some questions to better understand the mechanics in the crawler market. Thanks in advance.
Without getting into the technical aspect of pos/ neg offset... The same width wheel ( rim) can sit more outward or more inward depending on the offset. This is due to the wheel face being located differently from one wheel to another depending on the manufacturer or style of wheel. Zero offset wheels will have the face pretty much in the center ( ex: a wheel that is approx 1" wide would have a zero/ neutral off-set at approx 1/2".
But with different hex-hub thickness you can bring a wheel closer in or further out depending on your needs. They come in different widths and many times people will opt for a hex that pushes the wheel further out. This is due to clearance concerns... either with steering components, c-hubs, fender/ wheel wells, or just preference. Sometimes you want to extend a wheel/ tire outward for side-hilling stability. Achieving more scale appearance can be a reason to bring a wheel inward.
Some people will mount a 1.9 tire on a 2.2 wheel but if you're new to this I'd suggest sticking with matching sizes. Most people will wrap a wheel with a smaller ID tire for specific reasons that typically come from a lot of messing around with different combinations and ultimately wanting to achieve a specific outcome. Doing the 2.2/ 1.9 can be beneficial from the standpoint of it stretching and subsequently widening the tire footprint. It can also cause the tire to become stiffer and somewhat decrease the sidewall height and flexibility.
But with different hex-hub thickness you can bring a wheel closer in or further out depending on your needs. They come in different widths and many times people will opt for a hex that pushes the wheel further out. This is due to clearance concerns... either with steering components, c-hubs, fender/ wheel wells, or just preference. Sometimes you want to extend a wheel/ tire outward for side-hilling stability. Achieving more scale appearance can be a reason to bring a wheel inward.
Some people will mount a 1.9 tire on a 2.2 wheel but if you're new to this I'd suggest sticking with matching sizes. Most people will wrap a wheel with a smaller ID tire for specific reasons that typically come from a lot of messing around with different combinations and ultimately wanting to achieve a specific outcome. Doing the 2.2/ 1.9 can be beneficial from the standpoint of it stretching and subsequently widening the tire footprint. It can also cause the tire to become stiffer and somewhat decrease the sidewall height and flexibility.
For 1/10, most use 1.9 wheels and 4.75 is the most common diameter tire. Usually when people go smaller, its for scale looks or clearance (or class requirement for competition).
I sometimes mount 1.9 tires on 2.2 wheels because i like the look. Also it helps a little bit with clearance if you're trying to get narrow track width on portals. It isnt hard to do but may not be the best idea if you're really new. Then again, some 1.9 wheels can really suck to get tires mounted to. Steel wagon wheels are a freakin pain, especially rc4wd wheels with proline tires.
I sometimes mount 1.9 tires on 2.2 wheels because i like the look. Also it helps a little bit with clearance if you're trying to get narrow track width on portals. It isnt hard to do but may not be the best idea if you're really new. Then again, some 1.9 wheels can really suck to get tires mounted to. Steel wagon wheels are a freakin pain, especially rc4wd wheels with proline tires.
