Sounds like you have given it fair consideration, David. Interested to read how that set up works out.
For speed runs on grass, I'm putting my marker down on the Associated MT10 wheel/tire assembly. Last wheel/tire combo in my inventory.
For grins, am posting up my MT10 with the 2.8in...
Have a set of P-L Trencher belted. Feel they are too heavy for all but one of my RC applications. Saving them back for when the MT10 makes 3S on-road speed runs. Did try them one time on grass runs with the MT10. They seemed to struggle for traction. Think they are more a dirt and loam...
David, ran P-L Street Fighters on the Rustler R1E and am migrating them to the R43X Rustler.
Have run them on-road concrete on both the Rustler and the MT10 at speeds up to 54mph (86kph). Plan on taking them into the 60mph (100kph) range and anticipating no issues. At first, I was hesitant...