Typhon Snow tires for my Typhon 3s

[drkern88]

Hello! I'm thinking of getting some snow treads for my Typhon 3s. Maybe paddle sand/snow? Oversize? Or other recommendations. If possible, since I'm brand new with this buggy and pretty new to the hobby, I don't want to have to mod a bunch of other things. Just swap out wheels/ tires to go play in the snow.

I was trying to understand what everyone was talking about in a different thread and I honestly don't know what 2.8s MX means. So if that's the recommendation can you please explain that?

Thank you in advance

 

[pug]

Truggify it with MT 2.8 paddle tires. Sorry @CameronCodes. MX28 tires are 1/10 mt sized, but will work on the Typhon with a 17mm hex wheel.

 

[Engineer]

The Typhon just doesn’t have a lot of ground clearance so you’ll probably find yourself getting stuck a lot. I was even having trouble with my Kraton in fresh snow. But it is fun as long as you know the associated hazards of running in snow/wet with electronics and potential corrosion and the extra upkeep it takes.

 

[eyeopenher]

12mm hex conversion and proline sand paws…. That’s what I use on my daughter’s granite

I’m an arse…. You said for the typhon…. Sorry. Disregard my post….

 

[K-BASH]

Vent,tape inside of tire,glue well an they will take 6s.

 

[drkern88]

Vent,tape inside of tire,glue well an they will take 6s.

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What does that mean? They will take 6s?

 

[K-BASH]

What does that mean? They will take 6s?

Yes

 

[drkern88]

Would these work?

 

[K-BASH]

Yes,they would fit.but to big,heavy thou.much bigger than a buggy tire.would break rear diff fast with these

 

[rotauq]

bigger tires = smaller pinion

 

[drkern88]

Yes,they would fit.but to big,heavy thou.much bigger than a buggy tire.would break rear diff fast with these

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I thought the whole purpose behind Truggify was to put on bigger wheels/tires

 

[K-BASH]

Oh ya want to truggified it??the proline mx28s are what many use...they also put kraton steering g blocks an hubs to trugg.adds 1/2 in each corner.jennyrc is the best for buying the stuff to trugg

 

[419RC]

The bigger tires will not break the rear diff as the Granite and Big rock both have the same platform in stock form. Will likely need to re-gear to keep temps down and get some power back.

 

[drkern88]

Oh ya want to truggified it??the proline mx28s are what many use...they also put kraton steering g blocks an hubs to trugg.adds 1/2 in each corner.jennyrc is the best for buying the stuff to trugg

Wouldn't the diff be an issue with the bigger tires though?

 

[419RC]

Wouldn't the diff be an issue with the bigger tires though?

The typhon has the same drivetrain as the Big Rock and Granite which runs 2.8s. As long as this person regears to a 13-15t pinion, all should be good.

 

[CameronCodes]

Truggify it with MT 2.8 paddle tires. Sorry @CameronCodes. MX28 tires are 1/10 mt sized, but will work on the Typhon with a 17mm hex wheel.

i will forgive you because you used the word paddle tyres in the same sentence

 

[dure16]

I’m an arse…. You said for the typhon…. Sorry. Disregard my post….

No need to apologize. Your recommendation is a good one. Those wheels/tires fit the typhon perfectly with the 17mm wheel adapters:

https://www.prolineracing.com/product/1-10-6x30-to-17mm-hex-adapters/PRO633600.html

 

[drkern88]

So I ended up getting these Duratrax hatchet MT belted tires. There's some snow outside so I'll give em a spin tomorrow

 

[typhonnoob]

So I ended up getting these Duratrax hatchet MT belted tires. There's some snow outside so I'll give em a spin tomorrow

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Hmm, those look a lot like 'Louise LT3331SB for Traxxas', did they work well? I've been eyeing these and LT3330SB that share the following specs:

• Fits: Traxxas Maxx (and other trucks with 17mm hex)
• Diameter: 136.4mm
• Width: 70.2mm
• Hex: 17 mm
• Bead-Lock Rim Color: Black
• Wheel Off-set: +1/2”
• Tire Compound: Soft
• Tire Technology: MFT (limits ballooning/tire expansion)

 

[drkern88]

Hmm, those look a lot like 'Louise LT3331SB for Traxxas', did they work well? I've been eyeing these and LT3330SB that share the following specs:

• Fits: Traxxas Maxx (and other trucks with 17mm hex)
• Diameter: 136.4mm
• Width: 70.2mm
• Hex: 17 mm
• Bead-Lock Rim Color: Black
• Wheel Off-set: +1/2”
• Tire Compound: Soft
• Tire Technology: MFT (limits ballooning/tire expansion)

I really haven't run them enough to say how well they work. I did go out the other day and there was plenty of snow on the ground. But it had melted a bit and was a very heavy wet sticky snow that weighed my car down so much it was driving like crap. I'd like to take it out on a nicer day to give my true opinion