Pics of new beadlocks and tires on the Maxx!

[flatblack]

Got the rims yesterday and the tires today! Came straight home and put together the Axial and Pro-Line combo. Threw them on the truck real quick and snapped a few workbench shots! I'll do a proper shoot in a few days!

My first impression was, "Damn! These are too big!" But once installed, I really like the aggressive look of the package! They are definitely heavier than a maxx wheel setup. Pretty sure the ol' JL Red Dot will pull the front end off the ground though!

I just need to stop by the LHS tomorrow and pick up some longer rear turnbuckles. I upgraded the center drive shafts, axles, carriers and wheel hub adapters and rims/tires all in one shot!

The Maxx is pretty much done for awhile until I find a good deal on a 3.3 tranny and a nice high torque servo.

What do you guys think? Too big? Or Just Right!

Expect some video of her running come Monday!

 

[Lessen]

Those ARE pretty big but I don't think it looks too awkward, mostly due to having a lot of black going on there. That last two pictures looks really good, but the side profile shot definately shows how big the wheels/tires are on that truck. I dig those wheels on your truck for sure. Very nice indeed.

 

[flatblack]

I shot the pics with a 24mm lens, so you're seeing some distortion, especially in the side shots. They're not a whole lot taller than the stock setup. Maybe a 1/2 inch. They are a bit wider though!

 

[Lessen]

ohhh.. those aren't 40 series?.. they look like 40 series in that side shot respective to the truck. the other angles don't make them look awkward at all.

 

[flatblack]

no, they're 40 series. I was just explaining why the side shots looked larger.

I just can't make up my mind. I'm into the look some, but not sure about the weight...these may be going to ebay...BAH!

 

[hipluther01]

dude those look really good on your truck! The aggressive stance really say.. Yeah Ill get some.. Anytime!

 

[flatblack]

I've been in and out of the garage more than 5x's now trying to decide about these d@mn things! From some angles, I absolutely LOVE them! At others, they look a bit big. Guess I just need to run it and see how it does. It may take care of some of the ridiculous low end wheeling and help it pull a bit on the top end. They're definitely on the heavy side which usually goes against every principal I have when building a kit.

I ordered a set of Axial Wicked Retros in, what else, FLAT BLACK! Figured I could boil off the stock tires from the old rims and throw them on there or look for a cheap set on ebay. Maybe keep the bead locks around for the show-offs days at car shows or something.

 

[taz1175]

I don't about the tires, I like 'em, but that's your choice......but I sure do like that Chevy body !:thumbup: I really like the 2-tone silver and black !

 

[gibbons]

your red dot should definately still pull the front end off the ground because i have a 3.3 and it will pull the font end when i put my moabs on but i dont have the beadlocks so it might be a little heavier than mine, but should still wheelie

 

[darnoced]

Drool..........
I would be more concerned with the steering servo being able to turn those bad boys.
Looks nice though!

 

[Racer 1966]

I like the style of both the wheels and tires, but they're too big and disproportionate to the body size in my opinion.

 

[Lessen]

You know how you solve this problem. do an extended chassis conversion and drop a 1:8 scale MT body on it

 

[Racer 1966]

You know how you solve this problem. do an extended chassis conversion and drop a 1:8 scale MT body on it

That would be a winner

 

[GH Racing]

sweet looking wheels and rims

 

[flatblack]

I'll post up some new shots with a less wide angle lens. Looks a lot different than in the pics.

 

[taz1175]

You know how you solve this problem. do an extended chassis conversion and drop a 1:8 scale MT body on it

:goodpost: That's what I'm talkin' about !

 

[flatblack]

Well, no time soon. Just put new center cvd's in 'er and spent my dime on this setup. eventually i might do that. but i really love the short chassis.

 

[Lessen]

To be honest, the 3.3 is kind of a dog with an extended chassis. I mean it's not horribly slow but it doesn't compare to say a Savage X when it comes to performance in a relatively same sized package.

 

[traxxas t-maxx]

Sweet man your new rig looks BA.

 

[autogyver]

Just A Thought ????

You know how you solve this problem. do an extended chassis conversion and drop a 1:8 scale MT body on it

And when you get your new body you can just give me that one, it is the sweetest body I have seen:whhooo::whhooo:. not putting any body else's down but that is my favorite. Hate to tell my age but it is the same model as me. They quit making the good stuff..LOL