Good on/offroad tires for TT-02B

[steelo]

Hi everyone,

Looking for decent on/offroad tires for my Neo Scorcher....The stock tires were okay on the dirt, but after 2 runs on asphalt they are about shot...I was looking at the dirthawg 2.2" tires, but I think the diameter is too large for the stock (odd sized) wheels.

Any suggestions for tires that I can run on pavement (and not wear out in 15 minutes) but will also have at least decent traction on dirt?

[Plopes]

I really like these tires from Duratrax.

Nice variety and I'm a sucker for white lettering.

http://www.duratrax.com/tires/

[steelo]

Ah, thanks. Will they fit the smaller than normal wheels on the TT02b?

[MadInventor]

I used high lift wheels and tires on my thundershot. They seemed to give good grip and are quite hard wearing

[steelo]

Could you explain what you mean by 'high lift' wheels and tires

[Plopes]

Yea, The Duratrax 2.2'' 4WD buggy tires will fit the DF-03 wheels that come with the TT-02B MS.

They will not fit the Star dish wheels very well that come with the regular TT-02B as they are 2.15''

If you have the Star Dish wheels, I recommend that you get a set of DF-03 wheels instead as there are many more tires to choose from.

http://www.duratrax.com/tires/1-10buggy.html

[BigSteve]

I use Tamiya Dual Block K tyres. They increase the ride height nicely and last pretty well when running on tarmac. Nice and cheap from Banzai.

[steelo]

Thanks! Will any 2.2" wheels fit the Neo Scorcher? Unfortunately Tamiya parts are a rare commodity here and I really don't want to have to order online. Are the hexes the same size for all 2.2" wheels?

[XV Pilot]

I use FTX Vantage 2.2s on my TT-02B, and they fit very nicely. Often cheaper and easier to find than the DF-03 items.

EDIT: one_hit's post below reminded me - the fronts go straight on but the rears benefit from thinner wheel nuts and/or hexes.

[steelo]

Thanks a lot everyone! =)

[one_hit]

When I switched to aftermarket pre-mounted 2.2 buggy wheels and tires on my TT-02B, I had to change the wheel hexes from the original 6mm to 4mm. With the stock 6mm hexes, the nylon part of the locknuts were not reaching the wheel axle. At first I thought it would be fine, but then I found out the hard way

If you encounter the same problem, you have a couple of options. Change to 4mm wheel hexes like I did, switch to TRF serrated wheel nuts, or use blue threadlock on the stock nuts. Hope this helps!

[XV Pilot]

Yeah Racing alloy wheel nuts are also shallower than average and work well when you have a limited amount of protruding axle.

[steelo]

Excellent info, thanks...wasn't sure on whether the wheel hex size on the tt02b would be 'compatible' with larger wheels.

[Dojo Dave]

Just stick a set of stock traxxas wheels and tires on ther you'll do fine

[Problemchild]

can people post links to what they are buying etc..... its a minefield out there

JJ

[Silver-Can]

Hi.

Just a quick selection from Modelsport -

FTX front

FTX rear

both come with foam inserts I believe.

Also;

FastTrax rears

Fastrax fronts

Also with foam inserts (I think).

Essentially, look for 1/10 buggy wheels 2.2", with 12 mm hex fitting - there are loads.

The other, thinner hex are;

12mm 'thin' hex

Cheap and cheerful!

[Problemchild]

sweet - thank you

 

JJ

[Silver-Can]

No problem. I remember starting out with my first few cars, wondering what bits fitted which cars. Once you get your head around it, it's quite straight-forward. Plus, never be afraid to experiment; even if it goes wrong, you can usually use the parts somewhere else further down the line

[Problemchild]

there are lots of ebay options fro 12mm hex for £5 

i'm only using for "bashing" (which i'm assuming is donuts and chaos in the street?)

JJ

[Rb4276]

For street and all around I have proline dirt hawgs front and rear.

[Dojo Dave]

Best way to bash. 

[Problemchild]

thoughts....

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/New-1-10th-Scale-RC-Drift-Car-Tire-Tyre-and-Wheels-12mm-Hex-3mm-offset-4pcs-/301979310972?hash=item464f5e9b7c:g:ARwAAOSw9NdXtCEF

or

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/4-X-RC-1-16-Wheel-Rims-Hex-12mm-Tires-Crossing-for-Off-Road-Black-/121996697035?hash=item1c6791ddcb:g:Q8wAAOSw0UdXrquh

JJ

[Silver-Can]

Depends what you're planning on doing with your car - if you're bashing, the drift set are designed solely for drifting (so far as I'm aware) and from reading the description, are made from plastic (as I think drift tyres generally are). Other than sharpening your drifting skills, not sure what else they'd be good for.

Are you looking for your TT-02B MS in the other thread? If so, it looks like it already has a 2.2" wheel/tyre combo on it. The other set you've linked are smaller than 2.2" so would not increase your ground clearance.

[Problemchild]

yeah its for the TT02B MS

the wheels on it (black rims) are 1.25" and 1.5"

the pink MS rims are much wider 

i'll keep looking haha

JJ