Massive tires for Summit

**redskull56** · 03-29-2012 08:11 PM

RC4WD Demolishers, absolutely huge, bigger than Kongs, almost 10 inches tall!. They are listed on the site under 40 series tires but says that "This tire is designed to fit wheel part # Z-W0041" I emailed them and Mike over there got back to me right away and said they are now working on a wheel for these tires with a 17mm hub. So, these are on my wish list, but first I think I will upgrade to the Summit aluminum diff cups and beef up the diffs so they don't flex like they do with plastic cups, I think this is why alot of folks have problems with "weak" diffs.

Specification:

Outer Diameter: 9.8" (250mm)
Width: 5.7" (145mm)
Inner Diameter: 3.8" (96.52mm)
Reinforced sidewall support
X5 sticky compound
Weight: 0.96kg/2.11lbs (each tire with foam)

**jman98** · 03-29-2012 08:27 PM

holy mother of all tires!

**noir 522** · 03-29-2012 08:47 PM

Nice huge tires but I think they are huge to the point they will only be for show. Many negatives to extra tall tires. Heavy strain on the drive train/axles/motor. Much higher center of gravity. Will require a strong steering servo. . Actcually will be worse at climbing hills. And as for rock crawling, I dont see much flex in theses tires.
Just for fun I ran a set of kongs, great for rolling over cars but too heavy for much else.

Im just a guy who tries to see all the angles.

**redskull56** · 03-29-2012 08:51 PM

Right, they certainly wouldnt be for everyday use/bashing, heck they weigh over 2 pounds each without wheels!. But they would have thier place in my collection. And this is why I have decided also to buy the aluminum diff cups, i think they will really beef up the drive train. No flex is my big thing.

**GusinCA** · 03-29-2012 10:05 PM

They just need to build a 1/5 scale Summit.

**krallopian** · 03-29-2012 10:07 PM

Scary idea!

**Jersey Crewmax** · 03-29-2012 10:19 PM

With almost 10" of diameter wouldn't the turning radius be reduced? I'm thinking it would hit into the body.

**redskull56** · 03-29-2012 11:15 PM

Who knows, it might.

**Jimmie Neutron** · 03-30-2012 12:12 AM

There is someone on here that has them...
hasn't posted in a while I think, but could be wrong on that.
He runs extensions on his arms, I remember that much. lol

**jamann** · 03-30-2012 12:22 AM

Yes i think his user name was burnedup I'm waiting on the new tires they are coming out with,Baja claws
They look interesting

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**summitcrawler** · 03-30-2012 12:31 AM

wait there making MT baja claws in 40 series!? those are on my list when i rebuild my summit!!! there on my list for my scale crawler lol

btw nice to see you all again!

**jamann** · 03-30-2012 12:43 AM

Yes they are making them and some new rims. Tires have got my interest rims not so much... Got summit fever yet..... Lol welcome back

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**summitcrawler** · 03-30-2012 12:59 AM

a little... its been raining non stop and even though i water proofed my scale crawler i just cant get myself to go drive in a down pour like i did with my summit.. yesterday i really wanted my summit back lol... i will be back!!! dont get me wrong though i love my new rig it opens up a lot more terrain because its smaller..

could you pm me a link to these tires/wheels please?

**chapinb** · 03-30-2012 05:23 AM

http://traxxas.com/forums/showthread...05268-Joker-tv
If you look up joker tv, you can follow burnedup's build. He had a few vids too.
tires will only be for show or snow. Too big and wide to be of much real use.

**noir 522** · 03-30-2012 08:18 AM

from the files of Burned Up

and yes the MT baja claws are available - just dont know from where

looks sweet

**jamann** · 03-30-2012 08:19 AM

Originally Posted by summitcrawler

a little... its been raining non stop and even though i water proofed my scale crawler i just cant get myself to go drive in a down pour like i did with my summit.. yesterday i really wanted my summit back lol... i will be back!!! dont get me wrong though i love my new rig it opens up a lot more terrain because its smaller..

could you pm me a link to these tires/wheels please?

Check rc4wd site I haven't figured out how to post links from my phone

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**snowslider** · 03-30-2012 10:32 AM

IMHO, it looks kinda silly with that HUGE tires, they are still cool though. And the 'look at me' factor is even bigger than the tires!

**noir 522** · 03-30-2012 12:35 PM

There is very little space between the front tire and the rear. Its almost like running treads.

**jamann** · 03-30-2012 02:26 PM

The link he wanted was for the mt baja,s from rc4wd not out yet

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**noir 522** · 03-30-2012 05:37 PM

They are out (or at least a version of them). A guy was selling a set on line for $90+, but he knew nothing about the tires. For that matter I dont know much else myself. They look nicer than Trenchers

**ksb51rl** · 03-30-2012 07:10 PM

Originally Posted by jamann

Yes i think his user name was burnedup I'm waiting on the new tires they are coming out with,Baja claws
They look interesting

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Originally Posted by summitcrawler

wait there making MT baja claws in 40 series!? those are on my list when i rebuild my summit!!! there on my list for my scale crawler lol

btw nice to see you all again!

**summitcrawler** · 03-30-2012 08:09 PM

^^ those are the baja claws i want.. huh i just checked there website and there on the front page! lol must of looked right past it last night.. they look nice on the MT rims.. but i think they would look great on my axials!

**87 GN** · 03-31-2012 07:00 AM

Originally Posted by GusinCA

They just need to build a 1/5 scale Summit.

it will be my next truck, another 1/5. Traxxas better be working on something or they will be missing out...

**summitcrawler** · 03-31-2012 02:55 PM

it would be really cool if traxxas made a straight axle scale summit... i honestly think that would sell the most out of any type of vehicle... i think with a 1/5 scale summit there would be even less places to drive because you need bigger terrain.. but it would definitely be awesome!

**mrhammer2u** · 03-31-2012 03:24 PM

I like the Summit because it is "not" a straight axle. Those Tires remind me of that old Bigfoot with the ridiculously tall tires. Fun for show but that truck was a real slug...lol!

**detoboy1** · 04-02-2012 01:34 AM

Originally Posted by ksb51rl

would this tyre/rim combo be any good on a revo w\picco .28 to power them?

**Jimmie Neutron** · 04-02-2012 12:15 PM

That question might have a better response over in the nitro Revo section...

**satyrisci** · 01-16-2013 03:52 PM

I'd like to see a video of a summit running with those MT baja claws but i cant find one.

Videos of summits on pavement really grind my gears

**mattinpa** · 01-16-2013 04:46 PM

I just ordered a set of the baja claws with the MT II black beadlocks last night. I found a video of 'em in action here (not my video):

http://youtu.be/51Vlz6FFrrc

**satyrisci** · 01-16-2013 05:59 PM

Originally Posted by mattinpa

i just ordered a set of the baja claws with the mt ii black beadlocks last night. I found a video of 'em in action here (not my video):

http://youtu.be/51vlz6ffrrc

awesome!!!

**Keila72** · 01-16-2013 07:43 PM

I believe its markman. He is the guy that made that video. His summit Is the tubed buggie one. You might be able to message him and see how the tires do if no one els is running them chimes In

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