yeleek Posted September 1, 2011 Share Posted September 1, 2011 Hi, I'm a newb with a Stampede XL-5. I'd like to change the wheels/tyres.... I was looking at these Wheels http://www.modelsport.co.uk/hpi-split-5-truck-wheel-black-2pcs-/rc-car-products/15143 These Tyres http://www.modelsport.co.uk/pro-line-masher-2000-front-or-rear-truck/rc-car-products/11402 Would these work? I've seen in other places that you have different wheels/tyres on front/back. Also what would I do about inserts? Thank you Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RC_Ollie Posted September 1, 2011 Share Posted September 1, 2011 tyres come with inserts. what surface are you going to be running on? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yeleek Posted September 1, 2011 Author Share Posted September 1, 2011 Dirt/Grass mainly... very little pavement etc. Thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yeleek Posted September 1, 2011 Author Share Posted September 1, 2011 Found this http://traxxas.com/pitpass/hopup/news/Pit-Pass-Project-Stampede-XL-5 which states 'Don't forget that the front wheels require a different offset than the rear wheels on the electric Stampede'. I take it that means I can't use those HPI's Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lorrylemming Posted September 1, 2011 Share Posted September 1, 2011 Yeah you need prolines wheels made for the stampede, there are toher brands but Proline are easiest to find, think J concepts do some. Those tyres won't fit standard traxxas rims. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yeleek Posted September 2, 2011 Author Share Posted September 2, 2011 Yeah have been reading around, and mailed modelsport. Apparently I can use 2.2" but by default XL-5 comes with 2.8".... From what I've read though I need to swap from bushings to bearings first though. Thanks for reply. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lapiaz Posted September 2, 2011 Share Posted September 2, 2011 (edited) long winded and specific for 4x4 traxxas but you get the idea. wide offset rpm 2.2" wheels ,then you can get many tires. truck will be wide but that is just a bonus in stability... another thing you could do is a 17 hex change then you can use 1/8 wheels and tires or go and use the proline series 30 wheels and badland tyres (that is what i used to run on my old slash ) moderators if links are not allowed please remove ... been out of the RC game for a while Edited September 2, 2011 by lapiaz Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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