Whats up with XT wheels ?????

[Triggerman77]

My New XT Tires were kinda soft when I got it. But Now 3 of the Tires Look and feel Flat and one feels firm still.. Its like the foam inside the tires is gone. ? IDK?? It really does NOT handle good like this either.


Has anyone else had this prob??? If so how did u fix it ????


I probably wont even run it any more till i fix it somehow. They are that bad!!


I thought about getting some knobby Buggy Tire and wheels. I would really like


to be able switch between stock XT's and Buggy wheels But these are Terrible.


PLEASE LMK your experience with the New XT tires?? Thanks

 

[GTS 666]

Page 1 of general discussions there is a thread started by demon were it says toasted Tyres in two tanks with his XB maybe the foam in your Xt has the same issuses where it just disintegrates. Can you pull your Tyres of the rims and pack in some better foam that may get you going maybe.

 

[Triggerman77]

Tires are Glued Tight to the rim!!! I don't wanna rip the rubber. My buddy had one rip already. But Im gonna try

 

[Obeast44]

Tires are Glued Tight to the rim!!! I don't wanna rip the rubber. My buddy had one rip already. But Im gonna try

Boil the living crap out of them, took me almost 4 hours for all four tires. Now I gotta find a suitable foam insert.

 

[laganm21]

I cant believe that the Xt models don't have beadlocks rims, Oh the days of changing out nitro tires and gluing my fingers together only to have them seprate after about 4 tanks, it seems like that Xt are having major tires/rim issues with stripped wheel hexes and tires and foam not holding up?

 

[JimmyJay]

I have the same thing with my XT. The foams have gone to dust after 4 tanks thru it. The rubber has seperated from the rim in spots on all 4 tires too.


I don't have any issues with stripped wheel hexes though.

 

[Triggerman77]

I cant believe that the Xt models don't have beadlocks rims, Oh the days of changing out nitro tires and gluing my fingers together only to have them seprate after about 4 tanks, it seems like that Xt are having major tires/rim issues with stripped wheel hexes and tires and foam not holding up?

Tell me about it !!! With a bigger engine and lighter frame!! For supposedly a better setup?????????? Foam inserts and Wheels are junk! I really Like the Tires!! just not Flat LOL !! I think they are the same tires thats on Redcats Avalanche XP 1/8 Scale Nitro powered MT. IMO Is Sad


With the size and weight of these Trucks Bead locks are a MUST.


I have no prob with hubs Just Flat POS Tires.


And yea i still have almost a Dozen Nitro Trucks and Super Gluing tires constantly SUXS !!!


Redcat should recall all these BS wheels on there 5th scale stuff and send out Beadlocks with Good Foam !!!!

 

[LightForce]

Tell me about it !!! With a bigger engine and lighter frame!! For supposedly a better setup?????????? Foam inserts and Wheels are junk! I really Like the Tires!! just not Flat LOL !! I think they are the same tires thats on Redcats Avalanche XP 1/8 Scale Nitro powered MT. IMO Is Sad
With the size and weight of these Trucks Bead locks are a MUST.


I have no prob with hubs Just Flat POS Tires.


And yea i still have almost a Dozen Nitro Trucks and Super Gluing tires constantly SUXS !!!


Redcat should recall all these BS wheels on there 5th scale stuff and send out Beadlocks with Good Foam !!!!

Its a entry level buggy .I sold my wheels new cause I knew I will dmage them on first day. Put 4 front stock baja wheels its lightweight combo and can get it off ebay for 40 bucks.

 

[Triggerman77]

LightForce Please post a link to what u have if u will. Thanks

 

[LightForce]

Im running 4 front bowties or 4 hostile mini mx's front or stock hpi fronts and dirtbuster rears.

 

[lumber38]

Me too, the tires are very soft and the servo a hitech805 doesn't turn them unless theres momentum. The tires are almost too big for the front steering assembly, the steering assembly, i had loose spring and nut on it. I hope they come out with an alum upgrade.

 

[DemonRC]

Me too, the tires are very soft and the servo a hitech805 doesn't turn them unless theres momentum. The tires are almost too big for the front steering assembly, the steering assembly, i had loose spring and nut on it. I hope they come out with an alum upgrade.

Check out how I moved my servo and can now mount the linkage lower for more steering torque:


http://www.redcatrampageforum.com/showthread.php?t=5669