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Originally Posted by bertberr
Hi, any of you RC18T owners out there got any recommendations for a reasonable value wheel / tyre combo for tarmac use?
Want to save the standard spikes / mini blocks for grass & loose stuff, and don't plan on getting the 12mm hex adaptors, so they've got to be able to fit the standard stub axles.
Had a look on MS and they didn't have any, any suggestions (with links if possible or at least where I should be looking? Thanks
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I "think" what you might be looking for is more of a general all-purpose tire option, as on-road specific tires don't seem to acclimate themselves to even dirty or dusty tarmac (and are really better on prepared/race surfaces) -- and from what I've seen the general runners/bashers out there prefer the
Proline Dirt Hawgs Hawg Tires that mount straight up on the stock RC18T rims, as they are more of a general purpose/all-surfaces type tire that provide decent grip on all surfaces and are long lasting.
http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Proline-Dirt-H...item563b3842fa
Your local hobby shop, or the above supplier, should be able to get them for you -- and, otherwise, there is literally tons of bits and pieces you should be able to locate on
eBay if nothing else.
Also, keep in mind that the RC18T like any vehicle out there (including the FTX Blaze/LRP Shark) has its positives and negatives - and all these cars/trucks need things to make them more raceable and bulletproof.
- good luck