Pro-Line Chisel Rock Crawling Tire

[Chilly Duncan]

New from Pro-Line (http://www.prolineracing.com/):

83866

Too new for price and info!

[z-man280]

interesting.......

[fuzzychickens]

So I guess rock crawling rules don't specify tire size?

[metalry101]

Daaaamn. That's mean looking. I'll have to get a set of these so I can try out this new G8 compound. Hopefully it's everything it's cracked up to be and more. :)

[MrCrash]

Looks goofy, but I'm sure they work pretty well, or they wouldn't bother releasing them.

[Kden46]

So I guess rock crawling rules don't specify tire size?

These tires are well within the 6" Tire Height Limit for the USRCCA 2.2 Class.

They are supposed to be doing some testing this weekend so should be interesting to see what they have to say about them?

[FrankyRizzo]

Drove the crap out of mine Saturday. All I can say is that Pro-Line has a winner here.

Mine were sent minus foams. Scott has passed on that they will come with a foam but that a 2 stage, top and bottom, foam will be available as a option. I had some 5.5"x2.5" memory foams cut out and waiting. When I packed them in I wasn't feeling it. I decided to go with the Hammer memory foam and I added 5/8" of regular foam on the outer side walls. Mounted them up and I was pleased with the outcome. They were slightly aired down but not sloppy. What I really like about the G8 compound is that it retains its size and doesn't stretch out like an M3 but it stays way sticky for its lifetime and way long tread wear.

After mounting them up and painting up a new body I took them out to our Area 51 for testing (Bootleg Canyon for those that need to know). First impression of the tires was awesome!!! I have driven other tall tires but these seem to exhibit a lot of control. The tread blocks grab great and the carcass flexes but doesn't get sloppy. The more open tread pattern really wraps the rocks nicely. The biggest feature was sidehilling. The sidewalls were pliable but they maintained it's course very well. Another thing I noticed was how well the tires would allow you to dig back up an incline after starting a decent. Normally you will push down the hill. I tried to make these tires fail but I was pleasantly surprised at how well they performed over and over. I really don't know if I will play with any other foam setups because of how well this setup performed.

I know there are numerous "taller" tires on the market right now. I have driven and tested a few but I would have to say that Pro-Line with the G8 compound has hit this design out of the park. I know that one tire is not 100% but I would have to say that this one is pretty close. I would highly recommend that you try a set. If you need more specifics on the foams and how I have mine set up let me know.

[Jason MaxAmps]

FR thanks for the info they sound well worth it.

Jason

[FrankyRizzo]

Here they are mounted up.

[metalry101]

Drove the crap out of mine Saturday. All I can say is that Pro-Line has a winner here.

Mine were sent minus foams. Scott has passed on that they will come with a foam but that a 2 stage, top and bottom, foam will be available as a option. I had some 5.5"x2.5" memory foams cut out and waiting. When I packed them in I wasn't feeling it. I decided to go with the Hammer memory foam and I added 5/8" of regular foam on the outer side walls. Mounted them up and I was pleased with the outcome. They were slightly aired down but not sloppy. What I really like about the G8 compound is that it retains its size and doesn't stretch out like an M3 but it stays way sticky for its lifetime and way long tread wear.

After mounting them up and painting up a new body I took them out to our Area 51 for testing (Bootleg Canyon for those that need to know). First impression of the tires was awesome!!! I have driven other tall tires but these seem to exhibit a lot of control. The tread blocks grab great and the carcass flexes but doesn't get sloppy. The more open tread pattern really wraps the rocks nicely. The biggest feature was sidehilling. The sidewalls were pliable but they maintained it's course very well. Another thing I noticed was how well the tires would allow you to dig back up an incline after starting a decent. Normally you will push down the hill. I tried to make these tires fail but I was pleasantly surprised at how well they performed over and over. I really don't know if I will play with any other foam setups because of how well this setup performed.

I know there are numerous "taller" tires on the market right now. I have driven and tested a few but I would have to say that Pro-Line with the G8 compound has hit this design out of the park. I know that one tire is not 100% but I would have to say that this one is pretty close. I would highly recommend that you try a set. If you need more specifics on the foams and how I have mine set up let me know.
So what other "tall" tires have you tested them against? Panthers? HB's? HPI's? JConcepts?

Was it on the same rig, or at least similar? I see you're rocking MOA's...were the other "tall" tires tested on this rig, or on your shafty?

[FrankyRizzo]

So what other "tall" tires have you tested them against? Panthers? HB's? HPI's? JConcepts?

Was it on the same rig, or at least similar? I see you're rocking MOA's...were the other "tall" tires tested on this rig, or on your shafty?

Panther, HB, HPI. Not on this rig. I will be testing them on same wheels, weights and rig very soon.

[metalry101]

Panther, HB, HPI. Not on this rig. I will be testing them on same wheels, weights and rig very soon.
Cool man. I'm excited to hear how these work. It's good to hear they're promising so far.

[Kden46]

Sounds like a Very Good Tire!

Would like to see them come with those 2-Stage foams out of the bag though.

Nice Rig to Franky! What axles are those?

[FrankyRizzo]

I am running the Hot Racing axles.