Best rc vehicle wheels & tires according to redditors
We found 47 Reddit comments discussing the best rc vehicle wheels & tires. We ranked the 33 resulting products by number of redditors who mentioned them. Here are the top 20.
We found 47 Reddit comments discussing the best rc vehicle wheels & tires. We ranked the 33 resulting products by number of redditors who mentioned them. Here are the top 20.
Would this work? https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B007V2Y4OI/ref=mp_s_a_1_fkmr1_2?qid=1465435728&sr=8-2-fkmr1&pi=AC_SX236_SY340_FMwebp_QL65&keywords=proline+beadlock+wheels+2.2+3.0
How do identify what wheels fit my slash? Does offset matter in rc truck as much as real trucks or do they all fit?
Alright then.
I suggest the HPI Baja 5B and a set of sand tires!
Front tires
Rear tires
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Sure, it's 1/5 scale, but if there's no budget then you might as well buy the best.
If I buy X1 Pro Riot, can I swap the wheels for something more comfy? Something like this:
https://www.amazon.com/113X64mm-Longboard-Mountainboard-Rubber-Wheel/dp/B07484JGBQ
or this:
https://www.amazon.com/Goolsky-AUSTAR-AX-3009-Performance-Terrain/dp/B01N7R1XP1/ref=pd_sbs_468_5/130-8839937-8345144?_encoding=UTF8&pd_rd_i=B01N7R1XP1&pd_rd_r=30765b92-c839-4dbf-8eb1-2d7713dc37bf&pd_rd_w=vKgfk&pd_rd_wg=Htc1J&pf_rd_p=1c11b7ff-9ffb-4ba6-8036-be1b0afa79bb&pf_rd_r=9MEBC81TFSHM2BPZZG1E&psc=1&refRID=9MEBC81TFSHM2BPZZG1E
? Would be great to have a board that is difficult for cops to spot and also is comfortable to ride!
Here you go. They have changed the bolts to socket head from hex head so they look a bit different: https://www.amazon.com/Metal-Beadlock-Crawler-Traxxas-Tamiya/dp/B00UN70JUQ/ref=sr_1_5?keywords=1%2F10+beadlock&qid=1551111335&s=gateway&sr=8-5
I can’t recommend it enough. But if you do, get a set like this Quickbuying Aluminum Alloy Taildragger Tricycle Landing Gear w/Steering Tail Wheel For RC Airplane Spare Parts https://www.amazon.com/dp/B071FYPZKP/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_V9l1BbVH3W7S8
You want the metal to connect in the middle. The foam board makes it hard to attach the gear in a legit way
That looks like a "rear hub carrier" (that term should help you in searching for aftermarket metal upgrade replacements). I don't have one of those but I did see these ones when searching just to make sure something useful would come up: https://www.amazon.com/Bettal-Rear-Wltoys-A949-Metal/dp/B071VYFFY3. I dunno if those are good hub carriers or not but it will give you an idea of what you are looking for.
I got
From a range perspective I haven't taken it past 1,200' away. When I got out that far with the stock antennas I started getting static/snow in the picture. I plan on replacing the tx antenna with a skew plannar antenna. I recently purchased a 200mw 1.3Ghz tx for a 250mm FPV quad which I put this skew plannar antenna on. I'm going to evaluate that setup and decide what to do with my phantom. I think I may replace the 800mw tx on my Phantom with a 200mw instead and upgrade the antenna. I want to do this for 2 reasons, the 200mw is much much smaller and it draws less power. I noticed a dramatic decrease in flight time (12 minutes down to 5 minutes), which i attribute to power draw and additional weight. I'm hoping to get flight times back up to between 7-10 minutes (running 2200-3000mah batteries) with a new tx.
Gimbal works well after some tweaking in the software and the camera takes superb video.
Good luck!
Finally, something I have the answer to!
These changed my video abilities completely:
Hobbypower Tall Landing Gear for DJI Phantom 1 2 Vision Quadcopter Wide & High
www.amazon.com/dp/B00IGRYODS/ref=cm_sw_r_awd_yfXXub0SWSJBJ
Assuming you know about the trim functions and different speed modes yes?
And the GoPro is right on the edge of the payload capabilities for those motors.
Here was/is my setup.
I got the taller wider landing legs to give the GoPro clearance.
And later I actually added a piece of stiff/dense foam between the belly and the GoPro mount. This greatly reduced "jell-o" to near zero. Best pic I can find right now
Another thing that really helped out with Jell-o and over all stability was balancing the props. You'll be amazed how unbalanced those props are. Aftermarket props too. I bought this Prop balancer and use it for all my quads even my Carbon fiber props. Just keep adding pieces of scotch tape to the under side and remove excess with a razor until it's balanced.
I've crashed, repaired, and modded this little thing so many times so if you have any questions just hit me up
ZJchao(TM) FPV Anti-vibration Multifunction Landing Skid Kit for DJI F450 F550 Quadcopter Hexacopter
http://www.amazon.com/ZJchao-Anti-vibration-Multifunction-Quadcopter-Hexacopter/dp/B00C57OW7I/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1422483052&sr=8-1&keywords=landing+gear
and it is awesome.
I just now cut a loop too short and snapped all 4 arms... the landing gear is unscathed... I really love how it just broke free and snaps right back on, doesn't break because there is just enough tension to keep the skids on a tough landing.
My crash just now was a result of 1) a loose FC causing instability 2) my thinking I was in acro when I was in horizon. Hit the ground full-force.
I use this on my F450 and I've been pretty happy with it. It lets me move the quad back and forth to adjust COG some. When I've come down a little too hard the parts separate but don't break.
A suggestion. First let me say I don’t have a stake in this company BUT for less than $14, I bought a set of extension legs (extends it 3.2 centimeters off the ground). Just enough to keep the gimbal from uneven ground and packed sand! It does not seem to affect the stability of the drone. It does block the anti-collision / beacon lights but I don’t fly at night! Arzroic DJI Mavic Air Landing Gear Leg Extensions Height Extender Accessories (1 Set) https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07C35VRZ1/ref=cm_sw_r_sms_c_api_i_ifaLDbAWBDSVP
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Heyo its called a rear hub carrier here on amazon in aluminium this for the 2wd slash and the ones I run on mine
Vaterra 1972 Chevy pickup with drift wheels and a 2s lipo
Try Amazon. 60 pieces for $7.99 is not bad.
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B06Y5TSYRC/ref=cm_sw_r_sms_awdb_g2OHzbHQAGGXJ
foam landing pads/skids
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B06Y5TSYRC/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_s85ZCb79JHN9Z
No. Lapping is usually meant to be used on metals, Polystyrene would not hold up to the heat and force generated by the friction and force that lapping produces.
What you want is polishing compounds. Model Car builders use this method to reach a polished finish that is similar to a real automotive finish.
Made some upgrades since my last post. I like it when you guys share so here I am. The tires really made a difference in climbing dirty rock ridden trails. Everything else is really cosmetic. The yellow electrical tape is me trying to feel out if I like the yellow strip.
New tires(I crawl in dusty chaparral, these tires made huge difference): 4PCS 4.7 Inch Outer Diameter RC Crawler Tires,1.9 Inch Tires for Axial SCX10 90047 Traxxas TRX-4 https://www.amazon.com/dp/B071S221P5/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_vXsPDb45YQSE0
New Rims: MOHERO 1.9" Alloy Beadlock... https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0756TXQ7J?ref=ppx_pop_mob_ap_share
Needed for new rims(need extra mm for right fit): Treal Brass Widen Wheel Hubs Hex... https://www.amazon.com/dp/B076YVFWCJ?ref=ppx_pop_mob_ap_share
New Inner fenders (you should get the narrow ones, I messed up and need to shave bit off to fit right): Traxxas 8072 Inner Fenders TRX-4,... https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07B6THSZX?ref=ppx_pop_mob_ap_share
Needed for new Inner fenders to sit right(really just need one piece, but why not have options): VAVA Cordless Water Dental... https://www.amazon.com/dp/B072MVQQ27?ref=ppx_pop_mob_ap_share
Edit: Also, I pulled the roll bar off a broken $50 kid Galaxy rock climber from Costco.
Hey what's up! Sorry for the late reply but this is what I bought to glue on - road tires on my Tamiya tt-02d. I recommend taking off each tire and foam if installed, remove and dust and debris before gluing the tires. There are several tutorials on YouTube on how to do it properly, but it's fairly easy.
Glue
Traxxas 6468 Ultra Premium... https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00AHX9W5O?ref=yo_pop_ma_swf
Tires
HobbyPark 1/10 On Road Tires... https://www.amazon.com/dp/B079MFYHC8?ref=yo_pop_ma_swf
A suggestion. First let me say I don’t have a stake in this company BUT for less than $14, I bought a set of extension legs (extends it 1.26 inches off the ground). Just enough to keep the gimbal from uneven ground and packed sand! It does not seem to affect the stability of the drone. It does block the anti-collision / beacon lights but I don’t fly at night! Arzroic DJI Mavic Air Landing Gear Leg Extensions Height Extender Accessories (1 Set) https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07C35VRZ1/ref=cm_sw_r_sms_c_api_i_ifaLDbAWBDSVP
IMO best bang for the buck is wheels and tires.
I went with these, for $40 a set and have no complaints about them. Then some proline tires of your choice and you'll be set.
After that you'll probably want to upgrade your servo because of the extra grip. I went with a savox
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07H1BYVN8?ref=ppx_pop_mob_ap_share
Prolly gonna run these tires wrapped around these wheels. Mostly, on the wheels, it's budgetary. Those RC4WD beadlocks are nice but they're pricey AF. Heh.
I did take the wheels off my NTC3 and put them on the SC10GT as a go-nogo for whether or not I could use 1.9 crawler rims, and they fit fine. They looked goofy AF, but they cleared all the suspension components. If I can use standard 26mm touring car wheels on this thing I should be able to use any 1.9 crawler rim I want to, seeing as the drive hex on crawler rims is much more centered in the rim.
For S's and G's, I also took the tires off my ancient CEN Fun Factor MT2 and tried them. Their OD is larger so I'd need to change gearing if I ran them, but they also fit.
> Also the rat rod body shouldn't give you too much trouble fitting the chassis, but I wonder how much you would have left after you trim it up for the head and exhaust, maybe fuel and pull starter access...
https://parmapse.shptron.com/p/40-street-stock-sc-coupe-040-clear-body?pp=15
Reckon I'll run this one, so no need to worry about trimming for head/starter access. I just start 'em with the shell off, warm 'em up a bit before I throw it on. I'll have to play it by ear regarding fuel tank access, but on my NTC3 I'm able to use the same vent hole for refueling as the engine uses for cooling air.
> I'm assuming you don't have a local shop or a couple buddies you could use to check out what you're looking for.
No, not really. Nearest brick-and-mortar hobby shop is an hour's drive. IT's a great shop and I'm sure if I took the drive down there they'd have plenty to say at lest regarding tires, body, et-al. And they are where I get my gallon jugs of fuel. But, alas, my LHS is Tower Hobbies, eBay, and increasingly AMain's website. And, heh, nitro SCT never took off, so even if I did I wouldn't expect them to have much to say on that front beyond 'convert to BL pl0x?'. :3
Bit of a shame, really. This thing came out right alongside SCT exploding and right alongside brushless/lipo becoming commonplace. It's a lovely truck. I've run it a couple times since posting this and it runs amazing. Ish. Got some tuning issues to resolve but beyond that, yah, runs sweet. The pickup is pretty good, too, and honestly I think it weighs less than my NTC3.
Prolly gonna relocate the receiver battery to the front just to shift the COG, though. It has incredible amounts of understeer and I think that's in part because of the tires and in part because it's ass heavy. I've got an old 5 cell NiMH receiver pack, prolly gonna solder a new pigtail onto that and ziptie it in nice and secure right behind the front shock tower.
PO has fitted it with a crappy little 2s LiPo pack made out of AA length cells or something. Like they're just shorter versions of 18650 cells. Bizarre little battery. 800mAh and when I first tried to charge it my charger balked at me. It had been allowed to drop down to just 1.5 volts overall. I was able to resuscitate it though, through the 'trickle charge it at barely anything on NiMH until pack voltage came up enough to switch to lithium charging' method(100mA, lowest my charger would do) and it seems to be working reasonably well. Still gonna replace it though, you never know how long one'll last when you have to do that.
> The only other resource I can suggest is Facebook.
I don't use Facebook for a number of reasons unrelated to RC.
For anyone asking here's the parts I added so far, I don't even know what chassis or make it is, I'm about to start upgrading the a arms and adjustable so I'll make another post with an picture of the chassis with no body and link it here, maybe some one can tell me what I got, I know its roughly 10 years old so let's see. For now though here is what I got in it.
Volt meter -
DROK 090552 Mini 0.28" Digital Voltage Tester Voltmeter DC 0~~100V Volt Meter 3.0-30V Power Battery Monitoring Gauge Blue LED Panel Display~ https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00C58JGE6/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_vbwhDbSE53V9J
2s 50c 5400mh lipo
The green rims -
Hobbypark 4pcs-Pack 26mm Width RC Rubber Tires Plastic Wheel Rims 12mm Hub Mount for Redcat HSP 1:10th On Road Car Touring https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01MXDCQ1F/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_cewhDb4685PQQ
Fpv set up :) -
FPV Receiver, EACHINE ROTG01 UVC OTG 5.8G 150CH Full Channel FPV Receiver for Android Mobile Phone Tablet Smartphone (Black) https://www.amazon.com/dp/B071VZYLYH/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_-ewhDbGQ3V7CX
And
Wolfwhoop WT03 Micro FPV AIO 600TVL Camera 5.8G 25mW/50mW/200mW Adjustable Transmitter with Cloverleaf Antenna for Mini Aircraft https://www.amazon.com/dp/B06XB2ZRBP/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_SewhDbK7WQRM4
The 72 body -
VATERRA 1972 Chevy C10 On Road... https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01BPEJYBA?ref=ppx_pop_mob_ap_share
New shocks -
Yeah Racing Shock-Gear 55mm... https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00J2MFF9S?ref=ppx_pop_mob_ap_share
The headlights -
MOHERO 2 LEDs Angel Eyes & Demon... https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0784QDRL3?ref=ppx_pop_mob_ap_share
http://www.amazon.com/Remote-Control-Helicopter-Landing-Pad/dp/B00SAP2CBW
https://www.amazon.com/Remote-Control-Helicopter-Landing-Pad/dp/B00SAP2CBW/
this?
PROLINE 117014 Trencher 2.8 Traxxas Style Bead All Terrain Tires https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00NNRZL06/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_KhExDbGY987V0
You have to use the same dimension front/rear for the 4x4. And the pinion gear is different for the 4x4. They recommend an 11t for the 2wd but the 4wd comes with the 11t stock so I went with the 9t which is the smallest you can jam into a slash 4x4 vxl.
You also need the body lift. I chose the proline there too as it has screw caps vs the clips. I also threw on the big bite shocks because the stock plastic ones blew the caps. And now I’m adding a heavy duty slipper clutch because of riding on pavement.
oh man! Nice landing skid!
Even though I just finished my quad, I really want to put a skid on it.
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00C57OW7I/ref=ox_sc_act_title_3?ie=UTF8&psc=1&smid=A2DIY44S5DZWRG
I was looking at that but the reviews are so so it seems.
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Alright! I've gifted many people on random occasions :D
link
I will use it pickle to record videos with my gopro from the quadcopter i am building.