Wheels+Tyres+Stampede+Newbie

[yeleek]

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

[RC_Ollie]

tyres come with inserts. what surface are you going to be running on?

[yeleek]

Dirt/Grass mainly... very little pavement etc.

Thanks

[yeleek]

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

[lorrylemming]

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.

[yeleek]

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.

[lapiaz]

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