Help - Eating Wheels

[loaba]

As a new driver, I figured I would scrape things up a bit. I was wrong. I've chipped and or broken 3 out of 4 of the stock wheels on my car. I'm not saying I'm blameless, but I am kinda tired of busted wheels.

So, I know I need to back-off the throttle and be a little more cautious, but what can I do wheel-wise to solve this breaking issue? Should I consider 2.8 Aluminum wheels? Does anyone know of a tougher than normal plastic 2.8 wheel? Should I look into converting the car to take 2.2 tires and wheels?

Oh wait, I know! I can upgrade to a 2.5 engine and run steelies!

Car - Pro .15 Traxxas Nitro Sport SE

 

[Metalhead Matt]

www.rpm.com. Their compound is much tougher than Traxxas's.

 

[w bill]

Ok not trying to be a smart ass here i raced for along time with plastic wheels never broke one you know how many other guys are running plastic without problems.Time to change some driving habits.Would you go down the street hitting every pot hole and curb in the road? Get aluminum rims and your gona start damaging axels&control arms and more.Back to driving school for you.:whhooo:

 

[loaba]

Mat, uh sorry, Mr Metelhead - thanks for the link. I'll check it out.

Ok not trying to be a smart ass here i raced for along time with plastic wheels never broke one you know how many other guys are running plastic without problems.Time to change some driving habits.Would you go down the street hitting every pot hole and curb in the road? Get aluminum rims and your gona start damaging axels&control arms and more.Back to driving school for you.:whhooo:

I'd say for the first run, yeah I was pretty much out of control. The last breakage occurred on grass, so I guess I just happened on a buried rock or something.

Aside from that, I get what you're saying. No offense taken.

 

[w bill]

www.rpm.com. Their compound is much tougher than Traxxas's.

You should'nt have to go with anything stronger than nylon. Aluminum gets into some money.:

 

[Metalhead Matt]

Aluminum wheels adds unsprung weight as well.

 

[w bill]

Aluminum wheels adds unsprung weight as well.

Yeah like Matt said!

 

[loaba]

I looked at RPM's offerings and I like their 2.2 Revolver wheel. I'm pretty sure that I can't just slap on whatever size wheels I want, so what's involved in making sure everything stays copacetic?

 

[Metalhead Matt]

You can run 2.2's or 2.8's as long as the hex size is the same. You'll want to stick close to the original offset to keep handling characteristics good. If your wanting a little more ground clearance, I'd recommend Proline Mashers. Great all around tire. You'd have to gear down a little. I believe that Proline tires are compatible with rpm wheels. As is Traxxas tires. Find out for sure though. Rpm's site should state what and what not can be used.

 

[w bill]

I looked at RPM's offerings and I like their 2.2 Revolver wheel. I'm pretty sure that I can't just slap on whatever size wheels I want, so what's involved in making sure everything stays copacetic?

You need to make sure the hole for the axle is the right size and it fits the adapter on you axle hex check that size watch the offset on the rim also so your not rubbing.

 

[loaba]

Okay - looking at RPM's site, they're pretty good about saying what works with what. Unfortunately, my car (Nitro Sport) isn't one of the cars they cite. They do however mention the Nitro Rustler.

As far as I know, the Rustler and Sport use the same wheels. Can anyone confirm or deny that?

 

[alien13]

Help - Eating Wheels

1. That can't possibly taste good.
2. That can't possibly be good for your teeth.
3. Ketchup or A1?

 

[Racer 1966]

Rustler and Nitro Sport do use the same wheels.

 

[loaba]

Rustler and Nitro Sport do use the same wheels.

Thank you - with that in mind, I think I might make the change to 2.2 rims, but with taller tires (I want to keep the overall size of my current wheel/tire combo.)

 

[moe7404]

on my jato with jaco wheels i have to use a washer under the axle nut. cause the cvd axles are a little different from stock. so check out end play ect.

 

[loaba]

Right now I'm running a little ghetto...

Fronts are Jato Anaconda street tires and the rear units are the stock Alias pin-cushions. I'm gonna go with this setup for the immediate future. I tend to run in dirt and sand, so the street tires just don't make sense on the rear.