revo with 4" tires awsome!

**black750v** · 07-16-2009 09:42 PM

Ok, I had 4 of hpi ss monster wheels rear with proline gladiator tires already glued and thought I'll try them. I reversed the tranny, put the 28t pinion back on and let her rip,this thing is now a bad off roader. It is a little slower probably high 20s but I think it will handle a 31t pinion fine. I got about the same runtime I was getting with a 25t pinion and the stock tires using a 2s 2200mah lipo which was around 20-25 minutes. The wheel nuts just barely get into the nylon locking part but I did not have one come lose in two packs.

Anybody that needs more ground clearance, should try this, I was running it in our pasture with some tall grass and it was handling it good. The tires actually measured almost 4.2, it looked funny at first but it grows on you and I have change the steering servo to a hs-82mg just for insurance.

**POD87** · 07-16-2009 09:44 PM

Pictures please. I have been waiting for some one to put some gladiartors or geolandars on. Did the tires also make it more stable?

**Carbonrevo33** · 07-16-2009 09:53 PM

yea, would like to see how it looks dude.

**coreyfro** · 07-16-2009 11:52 PM

Originally Posted by Carbonrevo33

yea, would like to see how it looks dude.

I have a similar setup with my old Slash Tires. Pwns tall grass

http://www.coreyfro.com/rc10/revo-slash.jpg

Edited for image size. Please keep all images at or below 640 x 480 pixels. -cooleo

**Krazy-SLASH#1** · 07-17-2009 12:27 AM

looks funny

**redvtech07** · 07-17-2009 07:54 AM

thats funny I did the same thing with mine...I was running Geolanders from my HPI Mt2 on it with the stock battery...

Seemed to handle better

**JatoTheRipper** · 07-17-2009 08:37 AM

I really don't get the point of massive tires on these things. I think some guys should have just bought a 1/10th scale instead of these minis.

**J.A.T.O.3.3** · 07-17-2009 09:11 AM

Originally Posted by JatoTheRipper

I really don't get the point of massive tires on these things. I think some guys should have just bought a 1/10th scale instead of these minis.

I agree , that looks silly too me ....

**NY DIRT** · 07-17-2009 11:15 AM

Originally Posted by coreyfro

I have a similar setup with my old Slash Tires. Pwns tall grass

That baby looks mean...!!

**Carbonrevo33** · 07-17-2009 12:08 PM

Wow, nice! I once put my slash tires on my 1/18 non trx mini, it looked worse than that. lol

**black750v** · 07-17-2009 03:52 PM

jatotheripper, I had a brushless stampede and liked it but I like 4wd a lot better out here and until traxxas makes a 4wd stampede its work on this or run the e-maxx and I like the idea of charging two batteries and getting 45+ minutes of runtime. I will agree that the tires are to big and a tire around 3.6-3.7 inches would look better and still give some more clearance. I'd like to have a 1/16 summit.

**coreyfro** · 07-17-2009 04:37 PM

Just got some JATTO 2.8" tires in the mail. They are about 4.1" OD. I can tell they are lighter than my slash tires. I may have to mill down the thickness of the hubs. If they work out well, I'll post part numbers.

**MuddyTire** · 07-17-2009 04:40 PM

Yup, been running lower gearing and large tires since I got this thing.

**SpoonerPS3** · 07-17-2009 06:47 PM

I bet you can still run it even if it rolls over!

**H towns finest** · 07-17-2009 07:07 PM

Originally Posted by black750v

jatotheripper, I had a brushless stampede and liked it but I like 4wd a lot better out here and until traxxas makes a 4wd stampede its work on this or run the e-maxx and I like the idea of charging two batteries and getting 45+ minutes of runtime. I will agree that the tires are to big and a tire around 3.6-3.7 inches would look better and still give some more clearance. I'd like to have a 1/16 summit.

im pretty sure traxxas will make a summit since is basically the exact same as the mini erevo except different gearing and long travel rockers thats the only difference o and maybe the wing and body mounts

**coreyfro** · 07-17-2009 07:28 PM

Tires ordered from greatest to smallest outer diameter, the new 2.8" Proline bowties are between the 10th scale truck dirthawgs and the 10th scale car dirthawgs.

**SpoonerPS3** · 07-17-2009 07:31 PM

Originally Posted by coreyfro

Tires ordered from greatest to smallest outer diameter, the new 2.8" Proline bowties are between the 10th scale truck dirthawgs and the 10th scale car dirthawgs.

What are those wheels/tiresd installed? Looks really nice!

**coreyfro** · 07-17-2009 07:41 PM

Premounted 2.8" Proline Bowties - part number 1138-12. Outside diameter of 4.1"

Got them for $10 off of ebay

Originally Posted by SpoonerPS3

What are those wheels/tiresd installed? Looks really nice!

**H towns finest** · 07-17-2009 07:43 PM

Originally Posted by coreyfro

Premounted 2.8" Proline Bowties - part number 1138-12. Outside diameter of 4.1"

Got them for $10 off of ebay

how are they

**SpoonerPS3** · 07-17-2009 08:08 PM

Originally Posted by coreyfro

Premounted 2.8" Proline Bowties - part number 1138-12. Outside diameter of 4.1"

Got them for $10 off of ebay

Any modifications to make them fit? I have a friend with some stock Jato Tires I could get!

**coreyfro** · 07-17-2009 08:18 PM

The tips of the axles are flush with the nuts. I don't know if it is totally imperative that I have SOME thread showing or not. I think I'll run it with out modification until one of them flies off.

Originally Posted by SpoonerPS3

Any modifications to make them fit? I have a friend with some stock Jato Tires I could get!

**coreyfro** · 07-17-2009 08:22 PM

Haven't run them yet. Probably won't until Sunday :-/

I think I might forgo that, as well, until I have some adjustable rods because the stock camber is nuts.

Originally Posted by H towns finest

how are they

**Precision Man** · 07-18-2009 12:25 AM

How does the truck drive with the HPI MT2 Geolanders on it? I have the same wheels and I have been considering throwing them on just for fun.

Do you have any photos of the truck with the Geolanders on it?

**H towns finest** · 07-18-2009 12:29 AM

Originally Posted by Precision Man

How does the truck drive with the HPI MT2 Geolanders on it? I have the same wheels and I have been considering throwing them on just for fun.

Do you have any photos of the truck with the Geolanders on it?

just test it out yourself

**Precision Man** · 07-18-2009 01:01 AM

My wheels are kind of hard to get at so I was just wondering if anyone had some helpful input before I wasted time doing something that others who have already tested it might have considered useless.

**buzzsaw 46** · 07-18-2009 01:38 AM

I run my HPI Ground Assaults (3.9") and 32g lighter than my gladiators. They work Great in grass or gravel. They are mounted on RPM Talons rims that work fine but only get four or five threads in the axle.

**Precision Man** · 07-18-2009 01:48 AM

Thanks a bunch for the info. If I am really bored one day I might just try throwing my Geolanders on for fun. I also have some road tires for my RS4MT that I might try out.

Have fun driving everyone!

**coreyfro** · 07-18-2009 09:56 PM

Tried the bowties on asphault today. HUGE traction. Sadly, popped a shock almost immediately, so that killed it quickly and I don't have time to repair. One of the wheels is way off balance. Need to look in to that.

**82C-Survey** · 07-18-2009 10:05 PM

Originally Posted by SpoonerPS3

What are those wheels/tiresd installed? Looks really nice!

I runt the Dirt Hawgs with Beadlocs rims, I hate glueing

**Zoro** · 07-19-2009 10:20 AM

**demons revo** · 01-18-2010 05:20 PM

omg what are those?!?!

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