Best street tires/wheels for speed trials
 

Hey guys,

I'm building a new e-maxx...straight for hardcore speed...and would like some advice on what tires would be best for pavement speed trials.

I was looking at the GRP Big Park but would really like opinions from other drivers of high speed monster trucks.

Here is a link to the big park tire:
http://www2.towerhobbies.com/cgi-bin...I=GANC3300&P=K

The best thing to do IMO is get some Proline roadrages and use some really strong and sticky duct tape on the inside of the tire. Clean the tire very well first so the tape sticks.

Thanks. I have a set of the road rage tires for my current maxx. They are good, but even with the tape they are a little soft. What kind of tape did you use?

u could try hpi flat lines i think they are, i think jhonny maxxima uses them on his dual bl maxx

I didn't use them on a Maxx, but I used regular duct tape. It held pretty well, but after a month or so, the tape let go. There is gorilla tape that is supposed to be better, but I'm not sure.

10-4 thanks.

I can't find any data on the flatline tires...do you have a link?

my bad, there phalt line lol

http://www.hpiracing.com/index2.htm

theres more wheel options, but u get the look

k that didnt work here

http://www2.towerhobbies.com/cgi-bin...=++&search3=Go

Thanks! Any opinions from others?????

i just ordered the hpi this weekend ill report on them by the end of the week, btw tekno has a combo price on these

http://www.teknorc.com/product_info....roducts_id=434

Imex Maxx foams are the ticket for road running. They will far outlast any rubbber tires for purely street use(great for emaxx drifting, too). They are a bit expensive($40 pair premounted to rims), but they will outlast any other tire on the tarmac 3 to 1 or more. They will require taller gearing, as they are only 4.25" tall(when new, they wear down to around 3").

Thanks. I appreciate the information.

Thanks Mike. I have a set of IMEX crawler tires...and they are sweet. I'll have to check into the foams.

I have them here if you need them. :)

Sheesh Mike, you really ought to list everything you have! How are we supposed to spend money when we don't know what you actually have? ;)

+2 on that! LOL

I'll 2nd the Imex foams for parking lot running. Damn things are a ton of fun. Not sure about for pure speed runs how they hold up. I have some that I've taken up to around 50mph, but I cant vouch for them not blowing apart at higher speeds than that. I have heard stories of the foam tearing away from the wheel at high speeds.

And BTW Mike... They start out at 5.25" tall. and wear donw to 3.2" when they are dead. Im sure your 4.25" was just a typo but just dont want anyone to get confused. I have a set of foams made for 1/8 bugies also. Those start out at 4.25" and are also great fun for on road parking lot racing. :027:

http://imexrc.com/detail.aspx?ID=688

Thanks for the info everybody! I appreciate the help.

I have the Phaltlines that I used for my high speed runs on my Maxx. Almost no balooning at all. And they look sweet. Very low profile sidewall. We'll see how they hold up to my next attempt at 70mph.

Forgive me Lord for I have sinned. I just bought the phaltlines & adapter bundle- my poor bank account.... But that has got to be the bargain of the century. In the UK (its raining again) they cost £33.24 for 2 wheels/tyres, so thats £66.48. Add onto that the 17mm hex adaptors which are about £10 for 2, so say £20 for a full set of four, and you're looking at about £90/$180 for the same thing!!! I've wanted a set of proper on-roads for a while so I can go for a drive in a big carpark near me- couldnt pass on an oportunity like that- thanks entjoles for the link, and everyone else for the suggestions.
As for longevity, I dont use the truck as often as I would like (work & weather put pay to that), so they should last a good while.

No forgiveness needed my son for you have not sinned. You will be pleased with the Phaltlines.