Buggington
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Hi
I need some sand paddles for my XTM Rage, but none fit. Can I make my own easily?
Buggington
I need some sand paddles for my XTM Rage, but none fit. Can I make my own easily?
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what about them doesn't fit?
What size are the wheel hex hubs? You may have to try non XTM wheels to run non-xtm tires.
I'm wondering if 1/10 tires/wheels will fit it.
http://www3.towerhobbies.com/cgi-bin/wti0001p?&I=LXWSN2&P=M
http://www3.towerhobbies.com/cgi-bin/wti0001p?&I=LXDT99&P=SM
I'm wondering if 1/10 tires/wheels will fit it.
http://www3.towerhobbies.com/cgi-bin/wti0001p?&I=LXWSN2&P=M
http://www3.towerhobbies.com/cgi-bin/wti0001p?&I=LXDT99&P=SM
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Buggington
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12mm hexes. I don't know what other sand paddles will fit, but LOSB1165 don't.
Cheers
Cheers
Well, those rims/tires I linked to will fit each other and the rims are 12mm hex.
Maybe just buy a set of the rims to see if they fit your rig without issues before getting two sets and tires for them.
Or you can pick up a set of these for really cheap to figure out if normal 2.2 rims will work for you:
http://www3.towerhobbies.com/cgi-bin/wti0001p?&I=LXJK62&P=7
Then get something better like the RPM ones for your final install.
Maybe just buy a set of the rims to see if they fit your rig without issues before getting two sets and tires for them.
Or you can pick up a set of these for really cheap to figure out if normal 2.2 rims will work for you:
http://www3.towerhobbies.com/cgi-bin/wti0001p?&I=LXJK62&P=7
Then get something better like the RPM ones for your final install.
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Buggington
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The diagram from Losi makes my wheel's diameter 1cm too big. Mine are about 42mm
Cheers,
What part of them is 2.2"? My rims are about 42mm diameter and 32mm wide.
As long as they're a 12mm hex what other problems would I have if I used them?
Also, I'm in the UK. Is there anywhere I can easily get them here?
Cheers,
The bead where the rubber glues to the rim is how must tires/rims are rated for size. 2.2, 3.2, 3.8, 40 series... that's a reference to the mounting bead and width of the rim/tire. 2.2 and 3.2 are old standards. 2.8 is on a jato (larger than 2.2 rim, but OD of tire is similar). 3.8 is what's on a revo I believe. The larger 2.8, 3.8, 40 series are generally a larger rim but a similar sized OD tire. This gives you less sidewall for better handling.
I'm not sure if pro-line makes a paddle for the 2.8 rims... but that's what the ones I linked you to were replaced with.
My only concerns is that the larger rims are needed on your rig to clear the suspension/turning bits. So if you bought a standard 2.2" rim, it may not clear everything and rub on things or may not fit at all.
I don't know where you can buy things easily.
I'm not sure if pro-line makes a paddle for the 2.8 rims... but that's what the ones I linked you to were replaced with.
My only concerns is that the larger rims are needed on your rig to clear the suspension/turning bits. So if you bought a standard 2.2" rim, it may not clear everything and rub on things or may not fit at all.
I don't know where you can buy things easily.
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Buggington
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I only really know stuff about my car so I'm still quite a noob so is the 2.2 the diameter where the mounting bead is?
yes, it is.
Buggington
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Hang on, i've just measured mine and they're 9" round the bead. This is confusing...
Ignore that, i'm doing circumference.
Oops
*EDIT*
Mine are 2" as it is. Is that too much play for me to just fit the paddles now?
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NitroRC4Life
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Here you go dude, XTM makes these sand paddles themselves just for the rail.
http://www.hobbypeople.net/index.php/review/product/list/id/42307/
...or you could just get THESE if you don't want the mounted version.
http://www.hobbypeople.net/index.php/review/product/list/id/42307/
...or you could just get THESE if you don't want the mounted version.
Buggington
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Here you go dude, XTM makes these sand paddles themselves just for the rail.
http://www.hobbypeople.net/index.php/review/product/list/id/42307/
...or you could just get THESE if you don't want the mounted version.
Awesome, thanks. I've just sent another email off to GlobalHobby asking about the dimensions. Thing is, they're 1/8th scale and I need to run on a 1/18th.
Cheers,
Those are 1/8 scale and aren't even close to what will fit your rig.
Here are comparison shots of 1/8 buggy and 2.2" tires/wheels:
If yours is running 2" ID rims, then a set of 2.2"'s might work out for you just fine. You will probably have to gear down a bit though as with higher diameter tires, your gearing is going to change and if you intend on running in sand, then that will add a lot of strain.
Here are comparison shots of 1/8 buggy and 2.2" tires/wheels:
If yours is running 2" ID rims, then a set of 2.2"'s might work out for you just fine. You will probably have to gear down a bit though as with higher diameter tires, your gearing is going to change and if you intend on running in sand, then that will add a lot of strain.
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Buggington
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Thanks for the pic. I will order those paddles I think. Gearing won't be an issue as the car will be used in the water (as my school project it's becoming amphibious).
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Buggington
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Gearing isn't the only issue, the issues are fitment, clearance and gearing. From what you said about yours, it does sound like a set of 12mm hex 2.2" rims may work for you.
Buggington
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The fitment shouldn't be an issue providing I can get 12mm hex's that work.
Clearance isn't an issue either, the wheels are well clear of everything else.
Gearing - I'm in the water so it shouldn't matter, though it's impossible to get any other gears for a Rage.
Buggington
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I'm just about to order the parts you linked to me to start with, but how do I know that the sand paddles will definitely fit the 2.2" wheels? The sand paddles don't say how wide they are.
Cheers,
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NitroRC4Life
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Both of them are 2.2". All 2.2" rear tires and rear wheels, are the same width so they will definitely fit. The ones olds linked will definitely fit each other.
