wheel advice??

[mkrusedc]

I have gotten tired of my beadlocks. So I am looking for a new rim. I was thing of getting LPR 1/2 offset and strecthing my Badlands on them. What do you think? What I really want is a durable light rim for bashing. Any suggestions? Also the number that is mentioned with a rim is the diameter, correct?

[NoControl]

Do you mean you just tired of your present beadlocks or do you mean that you no longer want to use beadlocks period? AS for the numbers on the tires, usually dia and width of trac. I'm working on getting my badlands/maximizers onto my revo atm, if that gives any suggestions.

[Patrick]

38 series and LPR rims are 3.8". Standard maxx, MT, MTR rims are about 3.2"
If it's a maxx or truggy rim and it says 2.2" then there talking about the width of the rim.

I've never tried putting MT/MTR tires on LPR rims, but I 've heard of it being done. Some people stretch the tire, some people cut the bead of the tire off.
Here's some pics that were posted on the truggyracers forum comparing stretched holeshots to cut bowties.









There was also a how to from a magazine posted. I don't know how hard it is to do or what chance there is of damaging the tires, so it's up to you. Cut tires will be lighter, more responsive, and probably balloon less. LPR's will have a bit less give the MT's in big jumps and very bumpy areas, but that's what shocks are for. I prefer LPR's over MT/MTR's.


If you do go with LPR rims (stretched or cut), you'll need LPR foams. I recommend using something other than proline, like ofna, trinity "bomb one", or my favourite (but most expensive) AKA. Have a look on A-main for monster truck foams.

[mkrusedc]

Wow Patrick! Thanks excellent info and just what I was looking for.