pros/cons of 2.2 vs 1.9 tires?

[jp0160]

Ive got a set of proline 2.2 flat irons and proline 2.2 badlands and that i could get some rims for and use on my dingo, but i was wondering if the stock axial 1.9 ripsaws were any better? Or the noticeable differences between using 1.9 vs 2.2? would i have to make any changes to run 2.2's other than cutting out the body a bit more?

 

[Titus]

One of the things you will notice with going up to the 2.2 from the 1.9, provided that the tires themselves have a larger diameter over the 1.9s, is that you will get less hung up on your diffs due to the taller wheel, so more ground clearance. So that’s a positive. Also, the wheels will be slightly wider so you will get a bit more stability. As for comparing the ripsaws and flatirons, they pretty much of a muchness. I crawl with a bunch of mates over here that are all running flatirons and i don’t see a noticeable difference in the places / lines that any of us can take.

I am not too sure with the 2.2,s but i know the flat irons are a 105mm diameter and the ripsaws a 110mm. so slightly taller. i suspect the same kind of difference in the 2.2 respectively. You might need to move your shock mounts to a lower hole to give a bit more body clearance with the 2.2 or as you say, trim the body a bit.

At the end of the day its personal choice what you run and a bit of trial and error as to what fits your needs, style and what you after in terms of look and feel.

Hope this is of some help

Cheers,
T

 

[Solitaire]

There's not much wheel well clearance with the stock 1.9's on the Dingo. Going to 2.2's will require you to lift the body quite a bit or remove the fender flares and cut out the wheel well openings.

 

[snow4664]

i was wondering the same question....... i have a honcho body though so def less trimming. the dingo body is massive though take some pics and post them if you can.

 

[Brainstain]

You could also go with a super tall 1.9 if you just want the height.

 

[jp0160]

my Flat irons are around 1/2" taller than the stock dingo ripsaws, they are a few years old but still in great shape, they are from my old custom dual evader axle/trans MOA crawler, the sidewall reads 2.14 x 4.84. most of the pictures ive seen of other trucks with 2.2's look way too tall to keep the truck looking scale-ish, the flat irons seem to be a ok compromise.

I love the fender flares on the dingo body so i don't want to lose them, ill be running a jeep rubicon body from my savage x so i can chop it up to fit a 2.2 tire. will post pics if i go through with it

 

[Axial Rose]

Are spacers or some other accessory required when using 2.2's with the SCX-10?

I have some 2.2 wheels - the area of the wheel that fits onto the SCX-10 12mm hub seems "too deep" compared to the 1.9 wheels.
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[ridepate]

Here's my sons (former) Dingo on 2.2's with a lift I made. We have since went back to 1.9's and Honcho-bodied running the 1.9 Rok-Lox which are as tall as a lot of 2.2's. The 2.2 wheels look better on a Dingo than a Honcho, but still a little out-of scale on both, IMO. I get the same pumpkin-clearence with the 1.9 LOX as the 2.2's. The truck is a lot more peppy too. You gain some un-spring weight with the heavier 2/2's.

 

[75LC]

Try the 1.9 Pitbulls, larger than the Ripsaws I had, better traction, a little wider and taller. I'm sold on the PBS tires!

Mitch8)

 

[MntnHntr]

I had a blast with the 1.9 flat irons. They are kind of a scrappy little tire that performs better than they look and offer a challenge to the driver. However, here in Missouri they struggle with hill climbs in the woods with lots of hardwood leaves on the ground. For that reason I have switched to 2.2 for the height/width advantage on trails.

 

[jp0160]

I got a set of proline 2.2 beadlocks for 22.99, rears are 2.2 flat irons, front is 2.2 badlands. Heres the stock 1.9 ripsaws and the stock dingo body, i dont run rock guards and i run a different body, thats why it looks jacked up at the front

 

[niks8700]

how about the fender..doesnt it rub the tire?

 

[Perkolator]

how about the fender..doesnt it rub the tire?

He said the body in the pic was just for visual reference, not how it was setup to run.

Most likely they wil rub and will need adjustment on: body trimming, extra lift is integrated, or axle is moved forward via links.

One thing these 1.9 vs 2.2 threads fail to mention is the necessity to change your gearing after the change. Otherwise you could easily smoke your electronics.