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Are 40 series tires good or bad for a Tmaxx?

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Hey guys,

Me I again.... I know I know you have to be tired of me asking a million questions but you guys are such a wonderful wealth of knowledge! I have a TMaxx with the 2.5 and I am just getting ready to put RPM A arms all around with Ti pins. I like the way the truck looks with 40 series rubber. Is it ok to race with the 40 series, or am I doing damage to the truck? Thanks

Tom
 
If you are going to race, the 40 series bowties are perfect. They are way lighter than the stock t-maxx tires, and they bite a lot better on the track. If you are going to bash, they are also a good choice, but not for big jumps because of the lower profile.
 
i heard something about that in order to run the 40 series tires and rims u need to upgrade your drivetrain to steel. IS THIS TRUE?
 
I dont think so. I have never heard of that. And, since the stock tires are heavier, the 40 series would do less damage.
 
Running the 40 series tires puts a lot of stress on the axle bearings. You would be best served if you got the RPM carriers that have larger bearings.

I went through axle bearings often running any tires on my maxx, but I never upgraded. A friend of mine runs 40 series somethings on his maxx with the RPM carriers/bearings and it has held up really well.
 
RPM arms and knuckles are a must on that beast......I never understood why people want to make an MT drive like a buggy???? I think the 40 series wheels take away that whole MONSTER TRUCK feel .......I have a set of road rage 40s and that's it......I run reg bowties at the track and mashers for bashing......
 
I love to just bash my Maxx as much as anybody, and I have a set of just regular old MT tires for the purpose. The only reason I put 40s on in the first place was because I thought it made the truck look good. IMO Then I found that when I race the Maxx ( which is not much, I have an XTerm Pro for racing) the 40s just made the truck handle a bit better. I am looking to get a set of losi blues and 50wt shock oil to help stiffen the ride a bit for bashing. I keep bottoming out after a jump. Any suggestions as to what might help the ride? I have a set of RPM Arms upper and lower all around on order as well as Ti pins. I am running the Traxxas big bore shocks as well. I will look into gettig the RPM knuckles as well. Thanks for the tips guys.

Tom
 
godale03 said:
I love to just bash my Maxx as much as anybody, and I have a set of just regular old MT tires for the purpose. The only reason I put 40s on in the first place was because I thought it made the truck look good. IMO Then I found that when I race the Maxx ( which is not much, I have an XTerm Pro for racing) the 40s just made the truck handle a bit better. I am looking to get a set of losi blues and 50wt shock oil to help stiffen the ride a bit for bashing. I keep bottoming out after a jump. Any suggestions as to what might help the ride? I have a set of RPM Arms upper and lower all around on order as well as Ti pins. I am running the Traxxas big bore shocks as well. I will look into gettig the RPM knuckles as well. Thanks for the tips guys.

Tom
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what you might want to try untill you get the upgrades, is add some thick spacer on your shocks that will help stiffen up the springs to avoid bottoming out. I like to put the biggest spacers of the back so i can do wheelies. :w00t: ask any scientist and he will tell you why. oh and bring earplugs :sheep:
 
spm33x1033 said:
what you might want to try untill you get the upgrades, is add some thick spacer on your shocks that will help stiffen up the springs to avoid bottoming out. I like to put the biggest spacers of the back so i can do wheelies. :w00t: ask any scientist and he will tell you why. oh and bring earplugs :sheep:
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You actually need ear plugs?
 
Well I know what ear plugs are for, I was just curious as to why I would need them. My maxx is not that loud!
 
Some people are overly cautious. My GF's dad wears ear protection to sweep the carpet????????????????????

To each his own I guess!
 
Hypedonrc said:
Some people are overly cautious. My GF's dad wears ear protection to sweep the carpet????????????????????

To each his own I guess!
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Hmm thats funny I used to install carpet I did it for over 20 yrs I wonder what gear he would have recomended for me :hammer:
 
In his defense, his sweeper is quit loud compared to most.
 

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