tough wheels for revo

Originally Posted by E-Revonut

+1 for 17mm. Pretty much get whatever you want for a wheel. Many of us here are all running the exact same thing on our REVOs though. Ofna 17mm conversion, maximizer beadlocks, and proline badlands mt tires. Great bashing combo and I was even pretty impressed with there performance on the wet, muddy track at the annual bash.

I have the very same combo and I am happy with the results

[blueb8llz]

the people ive talked to that uses 17mm hex told me they get slop. not sure what theyre talking about, but i dont like any slop...especially if its gonna be around the wheels. but there was this guy that tried almost everybrand 17mm hex conversion, and he said the hpi was the best.
and i have yet to strip a 14mm hex either. i just check the nut after every run.

[mkrusedc]

Originally Posted by E-Revonut

+1 for 17mm. Pretty much get whatever you want for a wheel. Many of us here are all running the exact same thing on our REVOs though. Ofna 17mm conversion, maximizer beadlocks, and proline badlands mt tires. Great bashing combo and I was even pretty impressed with there performance on the wet, muddy track at the annual bash.

I am looking for a new set of wheels. What are the pros and cons of BeadLocks. They are heavier right? Are the as durable as a non beadlock wheel? I a bash hard and need something durable. Thanks.

[E-Revonut]

They are as durable as they come.

Disadvantages
-initial cost
-heavier than non beadlock
-time consuming to install tires on

Advantages
-very durable
-ability to use the rims over when tires wear out
- AND THEY LOOK COOL AS HELL!!!

[mkrusedc]

You sold me. Tower sent me a coupon for $5 off. Thanks!

[E-Revonut]

Originally Posted by mkrusedc

You sold me. Tower sent me a coupon for $5 off. Thanks!

While your ordering if you are converting to 17mm at the same time order yourself some extra 17mm nuts!

Originally Posted by blueb8llz

the people ive talked to that uses 17mm hex told me they get slop. not sure what theyre talking about, but i dont like any slop...especially if its gonna be around the wheels. but there was this guy that tried almost everybrand 17mm hex conversion, and he said the hpi was the best.
and i have yet to strip a 14mm hex either. i just check the nut after every run.

there is no slop with the 17mm, 23mm is a different story though

[E-Revonut]

no more slop than stock at least!

[VintageMA]

+1 on the 17mm - I got both the OFNA and the Traxxas 17mm conversion for the Revo. I've been using the Traxxas 17mm hex and haven't had a single problem all summer.

[mkrusedc]

Thanks. I do want the 17mm hex and would have forgotten...I must be getting old.

[JaySki]

Originally Posted by E-Revonut

While your ordering if you are converting to 17mm at the same time order yourself some extra 17mm nuts!

+1 on that.. and if you are running on concrete or ashpalt, just order another set of adapters as well. A nut WILL come off.. and that end up putting the treaded adapter spinning on the surface.. Bye Bye threads.

[mkrusedc]

I hate Towers search engine. Either it sucks or I am a moron. Does anyone have a link to those adapters?

Edit: Mike's are out of stock: http://www.rc-monster.com/proddetail...Maximizer_2330

Edit again: I found them. I had to put the search terms in Google which hit on the correct Tower page:

http://www3.towerhobbies.com/cgi-bin/wti0001p?&I=LXXE06

are the traxxas splined 17mm adapters better than the ofna 17mm adapters? i like the idea of the hex's locked to the shaft.
also what about the splines, do i have to get splined wheel to have any benefit in strength, or will it be a disadvantage if i dont.
thanks, i think im getting close

the tower search is horrible.

ok i'm a little confused on the size of badlands i need

this is for a revo

[hoovhartid]

I'm using the Maximizer 17mm adapters same as Mike sells.


They are simple and light, with no slop.

As for the Badlands, I used the MT size and stretched them onto 1/2" offset LPR rims;


This makes the sidewall a bit more rigid. I did tape the insides of them before mounting to prevent ballooning tho. They are my best all-around bashing tire.

I am using the HPI Phaltlinges for street running;


I have the Crimefighters for the track (sorry no pic).


As for the badlands;
these tires;
http://www3.towerhobbies.com/cgi-bin...&I=LXNKS3&P=ML

I used these rims;
http://www3.towerhobbies.com/cgi-bin...?&I=LXTJB4&P=7

I was "supposto" use these;
http://www3.towerhobbies.com/cgi-bin...?&I=LXSBS0&P=7