Anyone running 2.8 Trenchers with 17mm on thier 4x4 ?

[akesj1]

Really like the 2.8 trenchers but hate the std hex, wondering if anyone has put them on 17mm splined rims?

and if so what part numbers

[RockchalkJayhawkz]

I have the 2.8 trenchers but I just bought alum 12mm hexes for it. Seems to work fine for me.

[Kyleb]

Nothing wrong with 17mm wheels. It will work fine

[ksb51rl]

Nothing wrong with 17mm wheels. It will work fine

Have you put 2.8" Trenchers on wheels with 17mm hexes?

[Kyleb]

Have you put 2.8" Trenchers on wheels with 17mm hexes?

. Not yet
There at home waiting to get mounted. Couldyou see anything wrong with this

[vxlrocket]

. Not yet
There at home waiting to get mounted. Couldyou see anything wrong with this

i wonder about this setup alot. I doubt the stock driveshafts would last...but on mip or tekno shafts...i wonder how the diffs would hold up?

[Kyleb]

i wonder about this setup alot. I doubt the stock driveshafts would last...but on mip or tekno shafts...i wonder how the diffs would hold up?

I did not think it would
Matter because the driveshaft is still turning the same wheel. Would it not still have the same rotating mass

[vxlrocket]

I did not think it would
Matter because the driveshaft is still turning the same wheel. Would it not still have the same rotating mass

where did you get 2.8 17mm wheels? Do you have a part number? I didn't know they existed.

[Kyleb]

2.8 badlands. On 17mm
3.2 rpm revolvers

[RC-Fan]

Don't see why it can't work. All you have to do is stretch the 2.8 tires over 3.2 rims.

[vxlrocket]

2.8 badlands. On 17mm
3.2 rpm revolvers

ohh...you're gonna try to stretch the 2.8 badlands on the 3.2 rims. I tried that once and it didn't turn out well. They had a wicked bounce to them.i hope you get better results than i did.

[Kyleb]

I've read lots about people having good results. It requires trim work of the foam

[vxlrocket]

I might look into that again. I'll see if i can find some links. Maybe i didn't do it right.

[Kyleb]

I might look into that again. I'll see if i can find some links. Maybe i didn't do it right.

Yea man go for it. I can pm you with the results when I get home if your interested.


For the o.p. Just like RC-fan said I haven't seen any 2.8 17mm wheels. You could always upgrade to 14mm and it would lessen your chance of rounding out wheel hubs

[vxlrocket]

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Yea man go for it. I can pm you with the results when I get home if your interested.


For the o.p. Just like RC-fan said I haven't seen any 2.8 17mm wheels. You could always upgrade to 14mm and it would lessen your chance of rounding out wheel hubs

yeah, definately pm me the results. Thanks

[RC-Fan]

These aren't mine I just Google them.

[akesj1]

Thanks for reply's guys , the Revolvers was what I wanted. was worried about streching them and not having wicked wheel wobble or bounce?

Have 2 buddies that have wrecked, stripped thier std rim hex's so want 17mm rims.

I think the Green Truck is 3.8 ? though ?

Al

[choppermech11@m]

Well, I am buying parts for a MT build. I bought the Maximizer 3.2 beadlocks and trenchers. When I get home next week Im
going to put them on. Ive heard good things. I shall try as well.

[vxlrocket]

Well, I am buying parts for a MT build. I bought the Maximizer 3.2 beadlocks and trenchers. When I get home next week Im
going to put them on. Ive heard good things. I shall try as well.

please keep us updated. i'm really curious to see how this setup is gonna turn out.

[thedreadedend]

The only problem I see coming for you is, maximizers wont hold a beadless tire for beans! The bead that's on 3.2 tires is huge, locked behind the ring very well. Also the wheels (maximizers), are a heavy set so, upgraded shafts would be critical to that truck. I've run all kinds of tire mods, including lots of trencher (2.8) combos with 3.2 wheels. Best results are from trimming the tire to fit a bigger rim. Make it a low profile. Worsted results are from stretching full tire over the larger rim. This causes the treads to wash from side to side, wobble and ballooning.
more on this truck
http://traxxas.com/forums/showthread...nd-Assault-Rig

[choppermech11@m]

Sorry, I meant a 3.2 wheel and a 2.8 tire. Ive got the MIP shafts and a MMM for power