Duratrax Bandito SC tire!!!

**Chief409** · 09-22-2012, 11:43 PM

Sounds good. Remember who makes the rims? I'm thinking about a set of Split Six rims.

**El Sob** · 09-23-2012, 02:04 PM

I just did find out who made them! But it seems like they are discontinued. They are made by rc4wd.

**El Sob** · 10-01-2012, 05:31 AM

Ok so I have about seventy five packs on the tires now. They still are doing great! I am still impressed with their wear and performance. Hobbytown in Concord, Ca had a tight test track and I ran on it for like thirty minutes! The SPC lipo performed great! I ran the truck for about an hour straight. Went home and it still had a charge on it! Charging it at 10, 800 or 10.8c is great for quick turn around times! Also found out my charger will charge up to 20, 000 or 20c! I didn't charge the lipo at that rate but that is its top rate! I had never looked into the settings to see the rate it will charge. So 10.8 is not even close to being maxed out!

**SH302** · 10-01-2012, 12:39 PM

I am looking to buy an Ultimate Slash, and these seem like good street tires for it. What other types of wheels fit with them?

**El Sob** · 10-01-2012, 04:04 PM

They will fit any short course wheels! You will be very happy with these tires! Will keep you from wearing out the off-road tires that come on your truck

**El Sob** · 10-12-2012, 07:20 AM

For an update on how the tires are doing. I have run around 100 packs through them and they stil look good. They do have wear but are not close to being bald! I am still really happy with them! I plan on getting another set for my other truck

**I EAT DIRT** · 10-12-2012, 08:01 AM

Someone is in love...

Thinking these might be good on the rally.

**Dgb007** · 10-12-2012, 12:23 PM

El sob, I notice you are running yellow main springs, how does that work for you? Look like we have similar setups, 2400 for you 2200 for me, I bottom out on yellows. I see the top compression spring is completely tight

**Dgb007** · 10-12-2012, 12:29 PM

El sob, I notice you are running yellow main springs, how does that work for you? Look like we have similar setups, 2400 for you 2200 for me, I bottom out on yellows. I see the top compression spring is completely tight

**El Sob** · 10-13-2012, 12:23 AM

This setup works extremely well for me. I use 80wt fluid and you see how they are adjusted. I hardly ever bottom out! Handles great on and off road

**JackSlash** · 01-22-2013, 04:58 PM

How's it going guys? are you still happy with the tires? has anyone compared them to the equivalent sized proline street fighters?

**sean1214** · 01-22-2013, 06:47 PM

Originally Posted by JackSlash

How's it going guys? are you still happy with the tires? has anyone compared them to the equivalent sized proline street fighters?

I think El Sob said somewhere in this thread that he would eventually compare them to the street fighters.

**El Sob** · 01-22-2013, 06:53 PM

Originally Posted by JackSlash

How's it going guys? are you still happy with the tires? has anyone compared them to the equivalent sized proline street fighters?

I have compared them to Street Fighters and Dynamite Robbers. I. till prefer the Bandito tires! I have run them almost everyday since I installed them. They are still not bald. They have wear on them but are still performing good. Street Fighters nor Robbers have lasted as long. As soon as I fix my camera i will post a recent picture. I still highly recommend them!

**NebraskaSlasher** · 01-22-2013, 07:05 PM

Originally Posted by El Sob

It looks like tomorrow I will be able to give these tires a good run! I cannot wait to see how they perform compared to the Street Fighters and the Robbers. I will keep you all posted

El Sob, Do you still have to glue the tires on to the rim or do they attach a different way since they are alum. rims?

**El Sob** · 01-22-2013, 07:36 PM

They are beadlocks. They are held on by eight screws. Every so often one will come off the rim but not very often.

**Dreith** · 01-22-2013, 07:39 PM

Tower Hobbies has the Bandito's on sale!

**El Sob** · 01-22-2013, 08:17 PM

Originally Posted by Dreith

Tower Hobbies has the Bandito's on sale!

On sale? That would be the perfect time to get a set! I absolutely love these tires! Great handling and long tread life makes them an amazing tire!!

**sean1214** · 01-23-2013, 03:01 PM

Only if my LHS had them........

**rvrslt1** · 01-23-2013, 09:01 PM

Originally Posted by SH302

I am looking to buy an Ultimate Slash, and these seem like good street tires for it. What other types of wheels fit with them?

Originally Posted by El Sob

I just ordered one! So I should get it next week! I will keep everyone posted!

Freaky, I melted my center diff running it on 3s. I have only really run the slipped. It works great for me. I might get the aluminum case for it bit I am happy with the stock slipper.

I did the same thing last weekend. Can the center diff be saved or rebuilt? I just put the slipper back and off I went

**El Sob** · 01-23-2013, 09:47 PM

Sean, here is a link to the sale on TowerHobbieshttp://www3.towerhobbies.com/cgi-bin/WTI0001P?&I=LWA787&P=1 . The center diff can be rebuilt. I destroyed mine when running 3s. It was the one and only time that I used it so its sitting in a box. One day I will rebuild it. There is a company that makes the center diff case out of aluminum, I will probably get that when I rebuild mine.

**rvrslt1** · 01-23-2013, 10:05 PM

Thanks. I kind of like the slipper. Did upgrade it to a revo and it has been better. I don't race so not sure I need the center diff

**El Sob** · 01-24-2013, 07:40 PM

I don't race and I have had a Slash 4x4 since January 2010. I have used the center differential once. It s not a necessity but that is just my opinion. Th first time I ran it it was destroyed.

**aburg2** · 01-24-2013, 11:53 PM

Sorry to chime in late, but I LIKE those tires! That's a good looking setup!

AB

**aburg2** · 01-25-2013, 02:07 AM

Found 'em, bought 'em!

AB

**ImprovEverywherE** · 01-25-2013, 11:51 PM

lol sob the center diff is only recommended for 2s max i think you found out the hard way buddy. i have 4 slashs now and i hate the center diff, even for racing. upgraded all the slippers to the revo spec stuff and i have not had a problem. im even 2 full turns backed off on 3 of the trucks and i still can pull wheelies. and i have the banditos, was playing on a hot day i think it was 103 or something driving on black asphalt, so the ground was really hot, and the tires got real sticky giving me great traction. i have to say i love the banditos for the street.

**El Sob** · 01-26-2013, 08:55 PM

Originally Posted by ImprovEverywherE

lol sob the center diff is only recommended for 2s max i think you found out the hard way buddy. i have 4 slashs now and i hate the center diff, even for racing. upgraded all the slippers to the revo spec stuff and i have not had a problem. im even 2 full turns backed off on 3 of the trucks and i still can pull wheelies. and i have the banditos, was playing on a hot day i think it was 103 or something driving on black asphalt, so the ground was really hot, and the tires got real sticky giving me great traction. i have to say i love the banditos for the street.

You are correct! I sure did find out the hard way lol Oh well. I have no doubt that anyone who tries the Bandito tires will be happy with them. The way they are designed they have a larger contact patch than Street Fighters. More tire on the ground means better traction. They don't balloon much and I don't have them tapped. Obviously I'm still very happy with these tires

**ImprovEverywherE** · 01-27-2013, 12:24 AM

Lesson learned!

and i did notice that the street fighters are rounded and not flat like the banditos causing the street fighters to have less contact. but i have them taped with gorilla tape and i barely have any ballooning on 4s with a 2400kv!

**aburg2** · 01-27-2013, 12:26 AM

After running my Street Fighters on just 3S, I now wish I had taped mine. I have some Banditos on the way, so you don't recommend taping them?

AB

**ImprovEverywherE** · 01-27-2013, 12:30 AM

Originally Posted by aburg2

After running my Street Fighters on just 3S, I now wish I had taped mine. I have some Banditos on the way, so you don't recommend taping them?

AB

you will notice a major difference in the Banditos from the Street fighters. i dont think its not that he doesnt recommend taping them, its the fact that they dont balloon much without being taped. i taped mine as soon as i got them, never did run them without being taped so i cant tell you from my expeirence

**El Sob** · 01-27-2013, 10:23 AM

Oh no! I suggest you tape them, if you want to. I haven't taped mine so I could see how they act not being taped. They have done extremely well. That being said, my next set will probably be taped. Un-taped they hold the ground very nicely taped will probably be a lot better performance out of an awesome tire.

**aburg2** · 01-30-2013, 10:29 AM

I got my Banditos in yesterday. Got 'em taped, mounted & glued, and ran 'em. What a great street tire! And look good too! Thanks for the tip!

AB

**El Sob** · 01-30-2013, 10:59 AM

Originally Posted by aburg2

I got my Banditos in yesterday. Got 'em taped, mounted & glued, and ran 'em. What a great street tire! And look good too! Thanks for the tip!

AB

You are very welcome! I knew that anyone who ran these tires would be very happy with them! Could you post a picture to this thread of them on your truck? That way everyone can see your truck also

**edgeverse** · 01-30-2013, 11:05 AM

Those tires and wheels look amazing. How is the grip with them? I ask because I have used proline street fighters and dynamite rc robbers. Both have given me good perfomance.

**El Sob** · 01-30-2013, 12:21 PM

Originally Posted by edgeverse

Those tires and wheels look amazing. How is the grip with them? I ask because I have used proline street fighters and dynamite rc robbers. Both have given me good perfomance.

In my opinion they grip the best. They also have the longest life. I have also had all the others and the Bandito's are by far, my favorite.

**edgeverse** · 01-30-2013, 12:28 PM

Thanks, El Sob. I wanna get these.

**aburg2** · 01-30-2013, 12:50 PM

Originally Posted by El Sob

You are very welcome! I knew that anyone who ran these tires would be very happy with them! Could you post a picture to this thread of them on your truck? That way everyone can see your truck also

No problem!!!

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I have these mounted on Pro Line Pro-Trac Renegade wheels. I have the Pro-Trac suspension on this truck. With the high grip tires, I STILL couldn't roll it!!!

AB

**JackSlash** · 01-30-2013, 06:49 PM

Good to hear i made a nice choice ordering tires, although i'm going with the buggy sized c2's on 1/8th hotbodies egde wheels... I'm going for the xo wheel look but with treads... should look nice with my 55' chevy body....
now to decide on a power-plant for my slash, and hopefully talking the wife into letting me spend some tax-return $$$
thanks for the update!

**kdvanb** · 01-30-2013, 07:39 PM

I like your truck aburg2
The tires look good on your truck
I really like the sidewall on these tires
Makes it look like NASCAR tires

**El Sob** · 01-30-2013, 10:13 PM

Originally Posted by aburg2

No problem!!!

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I have these mounted on Pro Line Pro-Trac Renegade wheels. I have the Pro-Trac suspension on this truck. With the high grip tires, I STILL couldn't roll it!!!

AB

Man! That looks soo sweet! Those letter wall tires add that look of realism to your truck! When I put my new body on my truck, I will have to post a picture of it also!

**aburg2** · 01-30-2013, 10:50 PM

Thanks! I'm glad you guys like it. I think the black wheels help the tires stand out better!.

AB

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