What Wheel & Tire Combos Are You Using On Your Summit??????

[akrimmel]

Looking for different ideas for a all around tire like the Zombie Max but . I will be using the ofna yellow foams as they are very firm not like the stock foams. I use the Zombies on my emaxx's and love them but want something bigger like the stock tires on the summit canyon style stock. The foams i use add so much more durability to the tire and prevent ballooning bigtime.
http://www.ofna.com/tires-foam.html
I will still be using the stock 775 motor for now but will go BL mid-summer. I would also prefer beadlocks as i can interchange tires and whatnot.

[quadiak]

I am running Losi Claw MT's on RPM Revolver Stablemaxx offset wheels. I love the setup would certainly buy them again.

[jamann]

I'm running rc4wd rock crushers on proline cheyenne bead locs.The moabs are also a good all around tire

[akrimmel]

thanks for the pics guys keep em coming.

[akrimmel]

quadiak what size hexes does your setup use?

jamann-- i see you have moabs on the bottom pic. what is the difference between the the moab and the moab xl?

[smokeGR]

moab by proline on tech 5 zero offset

[quadiak]

quadiak what size hexes does your setup use?

The RPM wheels are available with a 17mm hex. here is a link http://www.rpmrcproducts.com/product...r/Revolver.htm

[akrimmel]

i am wanting beadlocks like the commando style that jamann has so i dont ruin the tires with glue + so i can interchange depending on the enviroment.

[quadiak]

i am wanting beadlocks like the commando style that jamann has so i dont ruin the tires with glue + so i can interchange depending on the enviroment.

Changing tires on beadlocks is a really nice concept, but it is a supreme PAIN.

IMO buy 2 sets of cheaper wheels(or beadlocks) and swap assemblies when you want a change.

If glued properly the glue is actually stronger than the beadlock, I say this because on cars like Rustlers and Bandit VXLs that are capable of doing 70 MPH with super high wheel RPMs, beadlocks are not recommended(as they tend to let go of the tire).

Edited for Language
-ksb51rl

[jamann]

quadiak what size hexes does your setup use?

jamann-- i see you have moabs on the bottom pic. what is the difference between the the moab and the moab xl?

Mine are the xl's g8 compound witch is definatly softer and stickyer than the normal m2 compound.The moab xl's are narrower but they apparently not making them any more they are not on the proline site places still have them though. The full width ones will fit on narrow rims with some effort.the Cheyenne's hexes are 23 mm witch means you need a adapter..My buddy is running the xl's on axial rockster beadlocks the difference's are smaller screws for the rings and on the Cheyennes the screws are recessed in the ring.I think the axials look cooler and being 17mm hex no adapter needed but i like the features of the cheyennes with the exeption of the gold/orange rings.I'm gonna have to do something about that

[noir522]

I agree with quadiak, beadlocks are over rated. The time it takes to screw and unscrew 100 + little screws - not strip them , reset the tire after going too fast, its not worth it Unless your gonna run 1 set and never swap to another. Its much faster and cheaper to just buy multiple sets and swap them out. Installing the screws is nearly a two hour job, and you have to pay attention (no tv) cuz they strip easily.

wasnt there a thread like this posted 3 weeks ago?

[Nasty350LT1]

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[swift06]

Heck, If were all showing pictures, I may as well show mine.
As well as the stock wheels and tires, I have these.

[marcelt]

hey swift06,where and what kind of shoes on the 2nd pic of your summit.

[marcelt]

if anyone interested in these proline cheyenne bead locs ,i have a set brand new still in its package.

[marcelt]

jamann,how do you like your wheels.what tires do you have on them.i got a set of the same wheels ,but can,t decide if i want to use them.did you get the 23mm to fit on the summit.

[jamann]

jamann,how do you like your wheels.what tires do you have on them.i got a set of the same wheels ,but can,t decide if i want to use them.did you get the 23mm to fit on the summit.

There pretty good the screws are a bit bigger than the axials.I'm running the rock crushers, yes i got the adapters from proline but others have them maybe cheaper.the stock hubs and adapters were always sloppy and couldn't keep them tight even with loc tite.these use a axle pin and nut. witch will break long before a axle and there cheap, buy lots.get extra washers for removing the slop in the hubs.I used a 1/4"washer for the extra spacer.kershaw high torque servos+big tires+ very little slop in the front end=Happy me When i decide on motor and my lipo's arrive really happy me..Ha Ha.

[jamann]

hey swift06,where and what kind of shoes on the 2nd pic of your summit.

Mudslingers from rc4wd I like em might have to get a set.if you do decide to sell the cheyennes lemme now what your lookin for.I'm lookin at these real hard..http://www.rc4wdshop.com/go/product_...roducts_id=715

[scriner]

Axial Rocksters with Moab XL!!!! I love em. I get a lil balooning with the tekinrx8 but who needs to go fast anyways!!!!

[swift06]

hey swift06,where and what kind of shoes on the 2nd pic of your summit.

Just As Jamann said, they are the RC4WD Mud Slingers mounted on Axial Rocksters. I these tires. They give the grip needed to climb, yet I have found them to be very forgiving on fast turns. The tread pattern allows for them to give some sideward slide in a fast turn, therefore helping to keep the shiney side up And this is while running on asphalt. I'm not saying you cant roll over, but it wont do it near as easy with these as it would with my stock tires. Oh! And playing with them in snow? All I can say is

[hugh jorgan]

^^ +1 You think Barq's has bite?! Try the 'slingers! They do make the truck roll over less when going fast, which is nice. Crawling has been good too, especially on a steep side hill where the stock tires will fold over onto the beadlock. It is money I don't regret spending!

The only problem is that they tend to dig straight down quickly in soft soil going up hill.. actually, is that really a problem, is it just cool?

[swift06]

^^ +1 You think Barq's has bite?! Try the 'slingers! They do make the truck roll over less when going fast, which is nice. Crawling has been good too, especially on a steep side hill where the stock tires will fold over onto the beadlock. It is money I don't regret spending!

The only problem is that they tend to dig straight down quickly in soft soil going up hill.. actually, is that really a problem, is it just cool?

Digging is just flat out cool I don't care who you are Afterall, digging serves a purpose. Your digging for a better place to get traction!
Gotta love those rooster tails

[LEGENDRIVER43]

I have swamp Kongs by Imex on offna 3.2 wheels...

[marcelt]

hey jamann,i am going to sell the proline cheyenne bead locs ,still in there original pakages.does anybody care to make an offer,email me at marchtl@shaw.ca

[c_no_summit]

wasnt there a thread like this posted 3 weeks ago?

yes!
http://monster.traxxas.com/showthread.php?t=513385

[akrimmel]

thanks for the pics and info keep em coming.

[quadiak]

yes!
http://monster.traxxas.com/showthread.php?t=513385

Thats okay, I think some of us enjoy showing off the latest pictures of our "Insane Custom Painted Summits",

[c_no_summit]

Thats okay, I think some of us enjoy showing off the latest pictures of our "Insane Custom Painted Summits",

[swift06]

Thats okay, I think some of us enjoy showing off the latest pictures of our "Insane Custom Painted Summits",

Thats right. Get ready, I'm gonna try and post some new ones today of my new " Insane Custom Painted" bodies. I'm just waiting for my camera battery to charge. I promise I wont pull a Bakushan!

[jamann]

Man that poor guy is taking a beating.But if your gonna make claims like those.You had better back them up.Or you will get shredded on here

[swift06]

Man that poor guy is taking a beating.But if your gonna make claims like those.You had better back them up.Or you will get shredded on here

Just as long as my power doesnt go out, I have nothing to

[quadiak]

Thats right. Get ready, I'm gonna try and post some new ones today of my new " Insane Custom Painted" bodies. I'm just waiting for my camera battery to charge. I promise I wont pull a Bakushan!

You are not starting with excuses already? are you Swift?

Sorry for thread jacking

[akrimmel]

is anyone running beadlocks with a BL setup and had the tires break loose?

[quadiak]

should be ok with 40 series. problem is smaller cars with 2.2s hitting big speeds, imagine the rpm those little wheels spin at?

[akrimmel]

anyone that has used the commando bead locks or any of PRO-LINES for that matter ever notice after a few tire changes that the holes become stripped and the rings don't fit tight anymore,, or was that just a problem when they
1st came out or does it still happen now?

[jamann]

I'm getting that problem starting on my cheyennes spit a bead today those ones from rc4wd are starting to look real good.I'm still on my original motor so it wasn'i from too much power

[Dingman]

I also have the Axial\Moab XL combo...
The new tire combo weighs 378 grams while the slightly worn Geo's (complete with fake BL rings) came in at about 333 grams, so a slight increase in unsprung weight.

[Dingman]

Not being satisfied with the traction in dirt\mud, I ordered a set of the Pro Line Mashers, 40 series. Found a set of non-beadlock rims at the LHS and thought I'd try my hand at dying wheels and gluing tires.

For the dying of the rims, it couldn't have been simpler. Heat a pot of water, pour it in a cheap bucket with the rims, add the Rit dye and let sit for "awhile". Rims came out perfect.

Gluing on the other hand, suks. Glue and I have never gotten along. I knew I was in for some trouble for two reasons... I got the narrowest rims I could find for the Mashers and when I opened the "tire glue" bottle, it smelled just like superglue.
And, like superglue it glues within seconds, not happy with that. Next time I'll use RTV silicone I think.
At any rate, I got the tires glued on but ended up not being able to get the beads to seat properly while trying to glue in the bead channel of the rim, so I ended up removing the tires\glue, re-seating the tires and putting thin layer of glue on the outside of the rim\tire. Functional, yeah. Looks like crap and I still hate glue.
Final Product. I'll post reviews of performance in a week or so. I think they'll do well in loose dirt mud, though they are a bit shorter than the Canyon tire. More torque, less speed, less clearance.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SNW03Q56SSU

[akrimmel]

bad to the bone video, looks like a sweet area. you should shoot another one this winter just to compare the two different weather elements. made me go drive the summit before bed time!!!

[akrimmel]

after seeing losi 420 series tires i am going to give them a try, anyone elso try them with + results?