Rampage XT Rim Issues?

[Sinist3r]

Hey guys! Got the Ramapage XT back up and going. I don't know if I overlooked some damage that was from the crash in April, or this is a weak link on the truck itself. I noticed when I was running it yesterday that the passenger rear tire had some wobble to it. So i tried tightening it figuring may the nut for the tire was coming loose. After driving a bit more, I looked further into the issue. As it turns out, I could see some cracking in the rim, and the mounting hole was oblong. After removing the tire, I have found that the square hub on the back of the rim is broken. I don't know if this is from the accident, or if this normally is an issue. I'm looking for some input here as far as if this is a trouble spot on the truck.

 

[Sinist3r]

Also, is there anyone who makes a stronger wheel for the XT? Will the MT wheels fit, and if so, are they stronger? And again, I don't know if the damage was done from the crash, or some other unknown reason.

 

[BertR]

The foams have been known to turn to powder and can cause an unbalance or it has been coming loose and wobbling the square out. Baja wheels n tires is the way to go for better variety. Imex has the J7 tire and wheel but you will need the wheel adapters from Rob or Ol'fart to use them ...same with Baja tires/rims. The MT wheels do not fit because they have a different hub setup from the x series.

 

[Sinist3r]

Good to know. I will look into the Baja wheels.

 

[Sinist3r]

Does anyone here have any pictures of there Redcat Rampage Trucks with Baja wheels? I've been browsing the net trying to find Baja wheel and tire setups that are clost to XT and MT stock tires.

 

[BertR]

I have one I will post after work.. It is with a rear trencher,bow-tie and stock xt tire lined up in a row.

 

[BertR]

hope this helps..

 

[Sinist3r]

That helps Bert. So with the hpi 24mm hex adaptors, there is plenty of potential to find a larger rim and tire over stock. I'm searching the Internet now. Am I supposed to be looking for hpi Baja 5T wheels? I'm kinda confused, because all I'm finding is smaller tires. Sorry for millions of questions, and also, we just picked up another rampage XT for a friend of mine last night.

 

[Sinist3r]

Those trencher tires are made by proline, correct?

 

[Sinist3r]

Also, I did find imex wheels and tires. I'm not sure if the hpi adaptors will work with those.

 

[BertR]

The 5b rears are wider than the 5t.but not as tall! The tire on the right is a 5b the imex adds should state weather or not it fits baja. I think the swamp dogs and K-Rock fit baja wheels but the j7 is too wide so it has its own wheel for it.

 

[Sinist3r]

I'm going to look into the swamp dogs and k-rock.

 

[Sinist3r]

I found wheels and tires that fit the Baja 24 mm hex. The main reason I'm looking into this is because of how bad my plastic wheels snapped at the hub at the back of the rim. Is going with the 24 mm hex going to be a more durable setup? Meaning, do you think I will be okay with a plastic wheel? They are Rowan Know by on HD 6 spoke wheel and they fit 5b Baja.

 

[Sinist3r]

If anything, I could get these for the rims too, and then if I want a more aggressive tires, I've got the wheels already. You all probably think I'm nuts.. Lol! I just want to be able to do some bashing and not worry about hubs on wheels stripping out as much. I know I'm gonna break stuff, but I will slowly replace trouble sum stuff.

 

[RampageHopUps]

That is why I made the adapters for the X-series. HPI Wheels and tires are more durable and you have plenty of options. Not sure about the Rovan quality, but the HPI wheels will last.

 

[Sinist3r]

I will have to get a set of those adaptors and find some nice wheels, then some meaty tires.

 

[BertR]

Another thing to remember.... The Baja has 2 different width..fronts and rears.

 

[RampageHopUps]

I like the Trencher tires. Meaty and good looking on the XT.

 

[Silent_chaos]

4 rear trenchers all the way.

 

[Sinist3r]

I did see the trencher. That looks like a solid tire choice.