View Full Version : Nylon Wheels - Better??
dhutch
04-21-2004, 01:51 PM
Having bust about 10 of the std MAX ST wheels (crome, yellow and white) :(
- i descided to order some of these
http://www2.towerhobbies.com/cgi-bin/wti0001p?&I=LXVJ80&P=ML HPI wheels
- i was wondering if these "nylon" wheels are going to be any toughter??
- do i just stick the tyres with CA still?
- thanks daniel
MikeWz
04-21-2004, 02:45 PM
I don't think they'll nessecarily be all that much strong than the stock wheels, but they do look pretty nice. And yes just CA them like you would any tire
3115ultima
04-21-2004, 04:49 PM
Nylon wheels are better than standard plastic wheels because they will flex and not break as easily. Plastic wheels will just crack and bust.
dhutch
04-21-2004, 05:27 PM
Nylon wheels are better than standard plastic wheels because they will flex and not break as easily. Plastic wheels will just crack and bust.
yeah, thanks, thats what i though :p
- hope so any way :D
lerningdriver
04-21-2004, 05:34 PM
nylon wheels are just as strong as plastic, I doubt you will feel a difference. but what were you doing with them? how do you bust 3 pairs so fast?
dhutch
04-22-2004, 01:47 PM
well, im just jumping the truck, and somtimes when i land badly, the front wheels crack :( - also, it got a set (4) of silver wheels that where white (not black) underneath, and they where Very Weak!! - so after to broke (within minutes) - i chucked the other two :S - so i guess i only broke 8 so far
lerningdriver
04-22-2004, 06:46 PM
the color of the wheels has nothing to do with their strength.
kitty
04-22-2004, 09:50 PM
If by Max ST you mean Duratrax Maximum ST, then yes, they do come with hard plastic wheels that break easily. As mentioned, nylon wheels have a little flex to them, which helps a lot. The HPI wheels you linked to are great. I'm partial to HPI rims when it comes to 2.2 size. They include adapters so you can run them on pretty much any truck that uses 2.2 wheels and the nylon is very durable. I have yet to break one of those and I put my E-Pede through pure hell. I think you made a great choice!
dhutch
04-23-2004, 05:38 PM
If by Max ST you mean Duratrax Maximum ST, then yes, they do come with hard plastic wheels that break easily. As mentioned, nylon wheels have a little flex to them, which helps a lot. The HPI wheels you linked to are great. I'm partial to HPI rims when it comes to 2.2 size. They include adapters so you can run them on pretty much any truck that uses 2.2 wheels and the nylon is very durable. I have yet to break one of those and I put my E-Pede through pure hell. I think you made a great choice!
- yeah, duratrax MAx St, and thanks for the reassurence, i chose the carefully, and as soon and i get some new tyres im going to test then out :P
kitty
04-25-2004, 03:42 AM
Great! What tires are you planning on going with? Seeing that it's a Max ST, if you can get Pro-Line tires for a decent price where you are, the Masher 2000s are superb bashing tires.
Of course, for our help, you will have to post pictures of your truck when you get the new rims and meats added. You did know that, didn't you? ;)
dhutch
04-25-2004, 06:43 AM
Great! What tires are you planning on going with? Seeing that it's a Max ST, if you can get Pro-Line tires for a decent price where you are, the Masher 2000s are superb bashing tires.
Of course, for our help, you will have to post pictures of your truck when you get the new rims and meats added. You did know that, didn't you? ;)
- yeah, the Masher 2000s are looking favorites (for grass running etc)
- and of couse there will be pics!!!, and yet more as soon as my new engine arrives from tower (takes about 4-5 weeks to get the UK:()
thanks again kitty ;)