best off road tires for rustler?

[traxxas god]

I do a lot of rough driving in heavy dirt and gravel and the stock tires just arent doing it. I was looking at a set of dirt hawgs from proline but now i consider some trenchers or duratrax banditos

[A1ArmedToaster]

I've used the 2.8 trenchers, the 2.2/3.0 badlands, and the kr2s. I think the badlands look and perform best of the 3. You'll want to change the gearing to keep it in a safe range, I went with 19/86 on the trenchers and 23/83 for the others.

Trenchers


Badlands


KR2s

[traxxas god]

probably gonna get the trenchers. They look and preform good. What about duratrax banditos? are those any good or are they crap?

[traxxas god]

What's up with the slash bumper on your rusty???

[gryzor]

Ive run 2.8 dirt hawgs and they were ok but wore out pretty fast. Currently running 2.8 trenchers and they have way better traction and longevity but are a little heavy

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[A1ArmedToaster]

the banditos are onroad tires. The stock bumper is pretty much useless and I didn't like the rpm option so I tried the slash bumper and it works great.

[traxxas god]

what about duratrax six packs for rear and banditos for front. Should i just use off road tires all around or off-road on back and on-road on front.

[traxxas god]

does the slash bumper go above the body? I don't like the rpm one either(i broke one)

[A1ArmedToaster]

I've never used those tires but they look like alright. I'd go with off road tires all around or just on the rear and keep the stock up front if you like them.

The top of the bumper is just a bit below the top of the body. I somehow managed to break 2 rpm bumpers rather easily.

[MySlashROCKS]

What's up with the slash bumper on your rusty???

I was thinking the same thing ��

[RC_N3RD]

I run Trenchers on the back of my Rustler, only the back! A lot of people warn that they are quite heavy, so be weary of that, but it is safe for something like a pede, and it's same tranny so I think it will be fine. mine has been fine, just don't do something stupid or it will, of course break (why my trucks never run). I've seen Badlands used on a couple of Rustlers and they seem to work well too, but they are not as heavy, so might save your tranny a little bit. if you want to run offroad, just put offroad tires all the way around. otherwise, i have to agree with keeping the ribbed tires on the front. Either will work, need to replace my front tires, not sure if I'll get ribbed or another set of Trenchers. The ribbed aren't that much cheaper though, $15 vs. $20, eh. We'll see, may consider proline ribbed tires, but whatever you do, just have fun!

[traxxas god]

I think I will get duratrax six packs all around. They look good and people say they work.

[A1ArmedToaster]

Make sure to get the correct offsets because the front and rear are different

[traxxas god]

That is true.

[TAB439]

can I put larger size tires on a rustler? using stock 2.8.
Is the removal of worn tires worth it or just buy mounted tires?

[traxxas god]

you can put larger size tires if you want. I fit traxxas talons to my truck and it looked great.

[Black-n-red]

Don’t want to impose on another’s persons thread, but I had the same question. But my Rustler has a Castle 2200on it. So it’s like none of my current tires just get pushed, instead of turning the Rustler. I’m sure it’s just a weight issue with the bigger motor in the rear & no weight in the front. So what’s a good tie for the front to help with turning?

[traxxas god]

How many kv is you motor. I am getting a 4000 kv brush less system for my rusty so i thing I will get a heavier tire setup for my car and I would recommend the same for you. I am currently looking at duratrax six-pack or proline badlands or trenchers.(warning,trenchers can take a toll on your tranny because of their heavy weight)

[traxxas god]

I decided to get badlands on rear and they are amazing

[Diverford88]

4WD? I'm looking for a good set of front tires to match the badland rears for my 2WD VXL