ThunderBill Posted April 9, 2014 Share Posted April 9, 2014 Hi all, I recently purchased a rustler vxl, which is great fun. However, I am running a lot off road at the moment and don't think the existing tyres and wheels are cutting the mustard. Tbh, it is probably the fronts as they have no grip on grass from what I can see. It is understeering a lot mainly cos the fronts just can't get traction on the wet grass / terrain. Therefore, I am thinking about getting some 2.8 proline tyre/wheels as an option - possibly the badlands. I also saw something called trenchers. Anyway - please could you assist me - I would like a set of 4 wheels / tyres that I can pop on for this off roading. Cheers, Bill Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
evssv Posted April 9, 2014 Share Posted April 9, 2014 (edited) If its anything like me mates nitro rustler which the fr end is either in the air or jus hovering..then I dont think what ever u put on the fr will make much difference thb....as its only 2wd so but I could b wrong.......its sorta like my 26cc fg baja.....takes a football pitch to turn at speed....nail it and turn the steering it jus goes straight on basically. ....oversteer. ..understeer which ever it is. .... Edited April 9, 2014 by evssv Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
locky Posted April 10, 2014 Share Posted April 10, 2014 I use my VXL off road and replaced the stock tyres with 2.8 Badlands on all 4 stock wheels. I also lowered the suspension a little as it seemed to roll over more often with the Badlands, probably due to the extra grip. The fronts dont do a lot but I think the Badlands should perform better off road than stock. The stock rear tyres seemed to wear quite quickly, whereas the Badlands are lasting. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ThunderBill Posted April 10, 2014 Author Share Posted April 10, 2014 Okay, thanks guys. Think I will give the badlands a try. Cheers Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ThunderBill Posted April 11, 2014 Author Share Posted April 11, 2014 Pleased I bought those RPM parts yesterday. Out bashing today and broke a front caster block and A arm already! It gets very hot running 3s on grass too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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