RC-Monster Forums - View Single Post - To 40 series or not to 40 series, that is the question

05.20.2009, 06:05 PM

Well, after hearing a bunch of different theories and opinions from unknown and some unreliable peeps on the web, I decided just to go to the man himself at my LHS and asked him what felt about the whole 40 series debacle.

His following is his approx responses after I asked questions about the pluses and minuses of going 40 series tires on my Flux and the possible bad results from what I heard online:

"For the most part, THEY are correct. 40 series tire is alot of extra weight and strain on almost any R/C truck. The Big Joe and others have reduced treadwall vs the standard 3.2'' which makes them less likey to balloon but reduces shock absorbation which is never good unless you never jump. If you go to the Big Moabs with more sidewall, great! But now you've got even more tire to power. Either case, you've got alot more strain on your diffs and driveshafts that usually results in bad things or just alot of strain on the motor, nitro's especially.

Hey then showed me a HUGE ass tire that was even bigger then the 40 series that was lying on the counter. The damn thing was like 4'' across and stood 2'' taller then the stock Flux wheel!!

"I'm working a guy's 3.3 Revo that had these guys on it, and he wondered why he burnt out his motor and clutch. Pick that up and imagine a TRX 3.3 trying to move 4 of those"

I picked up and sure enough, that was helluva lot of tire, even just glued to a simple chrome rim. I was starting to think that there actually was something to this.

"Those big ass tires are really meant for crawlers or slow R/C trucks like the Summit or a big ass nitro engine like the Savage XL, something that just won't be going that fast or just has the power to move that much weight, but its still gonna be hard on the drivetrain"

After thinking a few, I stated the following:

"Hmmm, well alot of online peeps state that you should really gear down if want to go that big on tires, but then your loose your speed and cool factor as a result. In which case, it really negates the point of spending the money on a high end brushless truck like the Flux just for it to crawl around at Traxxas Summit speeds with big ass tires "

He replies:

"I would agree with that. Honestly, stock 3.2'' monster tires are really best all around for speed/bashing/and racing with lots of different options. The Maximizer beadlocks would work just fine with brushless like the Flux, just make sure to really crank the beads down and probably tape the insides"

*Sigh* Well, looks like i'll go with some 1/2'' offset white Maximizer beadlocks and some ProLine Badlands after all, the same that I had on my Revo 3.3 two years ago. Owell, I guess a balance of all things sometimes is the best option.

Thanks all for your input and advise, guess I just needed to hear the facts in my face before they sunk in.

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Freezebyte Guest Posts: n/a	05.20.2009, 06:05 PM Well, after hearing a bunch of different theories and opinions from unknown and some unreliable peeps on the web, I decided just to go to the man himself at my LHS and asked him what felt about the whole 40 series debacle. His following is his approx responses after I asked questions about the pluses and minuses of going 40 series tires on my Flux and the possible bad results from what I heard online: "For the most part, THEY are correct. 40 series tire is alot of extra weight and strain on almost any R/C truck. The Big Joe and others have reduced treadwall vs the standard 3.2'' which makes them less likey to balloon but reduces shock absorbation which is never good unless you never jump. If you go to the Big Moabs with more sidewall, great! But now you've got even more tire to power. Either case, you've got alot more strain on your diffs and driveshafts that usually results in bad things or just alot of strain on the motor, nitro's especially. Hey then showed me a HUGE ass tire that was even bigger then the 40 series that was lying on the counter. The damn thing was like 4'' across and stood 2'' taller then the stock Flux wheel!! "I'm working a guy's 3.3 Revo that had these guys on it, and he wondered why he burnt out his motor and clutch. Pick that up and imagine a TRX 3.3 trying to move 4 of those" I picked up and sure enough, that was helluva lot of tire, even just glued to a simple chrome rim. I was starting to think that there actually was something to this. "Those big ass tires are really meant for crawlers or slow R/C trucks like the Summit or a big ass nitro engine like the Savage XL, something that just won't be going that fast or just has the power to move that much weight, but its still gonna be hard on the drivetrain" After thinking a few, I stated the following: "Hmmm, well alot of online peeps state that you should really gear down if want to go that big on tires, but then your loose your speed and cool factor as a result. In which case, it really negates the point of spending the money on a high end brushless truck like the Flux just for it to crawl around at Traxxas Summit speeds with big ass tires " He replies: "I would agree with that. Honestly, stock 3.2'' monster tires are really best all around for speed/bashing/and racing with lots of different options. The Maximizer beadlocks would work just fine with brushless like the Flux, just make sure to really crank the beads down and probably tape the insides" Sigh Well, looks like i'll go with some 1/2'' offset white Maximizer beadlocks and some ProLine Badlands after all, the same that I had on my Revo 3.3 two years ago. Owell, I guess a balance of all things sometimes is the best option. Thanks all for your input and advise, guess I just needed to hear the facts in my face before they sunk in.