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JasonB · 02.22.2011, 12:08 AM

What foams did you use dV?

Interesting that you found the traction to be lacking. I know that some love the GT2 and some hate it. I think the tire choice was one of the things HPI got right with the Savage (rims, not so much). I've liked the stock tires since day one, but the half ups, offsets, tape, and decent foam take them to the top of my favorites list. I will definitely keep my badlands around because it's nice to change it up, and I love the predictability they provide on loose terrine. With the badlands and the 1/2" offsets, I can cruise along at 40 MPH, let off the throttle, and immediately crank the wheel without flipping over. I actually have to TRY to get it to flip on level ground. Quite easy to flip the truck with the GT2's because they are taller, wider, and gripyer on densly packed surfaces such as grass and asphalt. Wheelies are also easier to come by for the same reason. They assist the shocks over rough terrine, and give the truck more of a monster feel. The unpredictability is also part of what makes them fun. They really seem to hook up well for me, especially on grass, and I have zero concerns about wearing them down on asphalt (big concern when I'm using the badlands). They are a very good ALL terrine tire choice IMO.

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JasonB Flux Fan Offline Posts: 70 Join Date: Jan 2011	02.22.2011, 12:08 AM What foams did you use dV? Interesting that you found the traction to be lacking. I know that some love the GT2 and some hate it. I think the tire choice was one of the things HPI got right with the Savage (rims, not so much). I've liked the stock tires since day one, but the half ups, offsets, tape, and decent foam take them to the top of my favorites list. I will definitely keep my badlands around because it's nice to change it up, and I love the predictability they provide on loose terrine. With the badlands and the 1/2" offsets, I can cruise along at 40 MPH, let off the throttle, and immediately crank the wheel without flipping over. I actually have to TRY to get it to flip on level ground. Quite easy to flip the truck with the GT2's because they are taller, wider, and gripyer on densly packed surfaces such as grass and asphalt. Wheelies are also easier to come by for the same reason. They assist the shocks over rough terrine, and give the truck more of a monster feel. The unpredictability is also part of what makes them fun. They really seem to hook up well for me, especially on grass, and I have zero concerns about wearing them down on asphalt (big concern when I'm using the badlands). They are a very good ALL terrine tire choice IMO.