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Hey everyone, just wondering what the people around here think about 2.2 wheels and tires on trail trucks both performance and looks, i think it performs better for crawling and the ground clearance is better for mudding and might have to sacrifice a little flex.. but there's something in the back of my mind telling me that something's off.. here's a pic of my dingo body without fender flares and 2.2 wraith ripsaw tires
what d'you guys think?
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Once I went to 2.2's I never looked back! For scale realism, yeah the 1.9's or 1.5's look more realistic, but for fun and performance I totally dig the 2.2's. It's your rig man, run it how you like it! That's a beefy looking Dingo you got there man!
I am rolling 2.2 Rock Crushers. Not the scale look for a street/trail rig, but awesome for the look of a trail beast!
Throw the fender flares back on and stick with the 2.2's. Looks sweet to me
I run 2.2's on every rig i build anymore... for me its a preference and enjoyment.. my best friend runs 1.9's and thats his preference ... he prefers the scale look.. i prefer a BUILT to the hilt monster scaler look myself... to each his own... this hobby is about YOUR enjoyment and fun... if you like it... thats all that matters.. The Dingo looks pretty BEAST to me with those 2.2's on it...
me i like the 1.9" sofar just for looks it stills handles very well i think i might be able to keep up with peeps running 2.2's[IMG][/IMG] i'm running the 1.9" TSL super swampers.they work great!!!
1.9 r ok but i like my 2.2 ripsaw/5.5 inch tall tires i can climb over more stuff then the 1.9 ripsaw (stock tires)
I swap between my 1.9's and my 2.2's all the time! I have a couple different bodies I use and some i don't want to carve up to fit my 2.2.
It's still up to you in the end!!
Happy Rc'ing
thanks for feedback everyone, i think i'm gonna stick with these tires for awhile.. i tried putting the flares back on but the tires rub too much
i love them both, i have different bodies for different tires.
i have, if my memory is correct, bodies for the HPI savage, sp seemingly smaller then 1/10th scale.
for those i use my 1.9 rock creepers. they are very small for 1.9s and give a good image.
and then i also have 2.2 comp crawler HPI Rock Grabbers. whic hare massive and make big obstacles small.
Here is a good size comparison
from LEft to Right
1.9 Rock Creepers, 1.9 stock Ripsaws, 2.2 HPI rock Grabbers
My 2.2 rig is a 1992 cherokee thats been hacked.
i like the 2.2 tires but they have to be the right size,like the pic above that to me is just to big,i love the look of the proline 2.2 superswapers
those look amazing, how tall are those? the 2.2 ripsaws are 5.2" if I'm not mistaken..Originally Posted by TmaxxCrazy33
i like the 2.2 tires but they have to be the right size,like the pic above that to me is just to big,i love the look of the proline 2.2 superswapers
I think that if you get a lage body for your truck, 2.2s are insane. I have a pro-line bronco body, and it looks sorta 1/8th scalish to me, so 2.2s may be the way to go with that.
there 5 inches tall,really soft compound
2.2's seem to make thangs to easy to crawl harder maybe its just me but i like how it maks it harder to crawl.
go for 1.9s with micky thompson baja claws on them
I prefer the 1.9's.. I mean it looks odd seeing a shell hacked up just to accomodate tyres..
2.2's make trails too easy.... I like a challenge and semi-realistic features on a trail rig..
The stock 1.9 Prolines have handled everything I have thrown at them from Rocks to Sand...
Hi just wanted to share something I found with you guys, this is what i think is the 2.2 version of a 1:1 truck
that makes 2.2 trail trucks look scale
Last edited by diff_lock; 07-09-12 at 11:19.
I have made the switch to 2.2's and they fit under both the Honcho and Proline Wrangler (#3322-00) bodies. Yes I have added about an inch as a body lift, better to lift the body than lift the chassis (and all the weight), and had to trim the corners off the Dingo bumper but they work just great
Seems everything said here comes down to personal choice. Yes with a 2.2 ya will most likey be able to get over stuff some 1.9's cant
For me I like the challenge of a 1.9 on my scale rigs. They look real and fit under the body right.
Now I have some 2.2 rc4wd mudslingers on one my scx10's and I think it looks bad ass and performs well. Basically its your rig run what ya want. I often switch tires around to see how much it changes the looks and or performance of my rigs.
Sometimes its like running a whole new rig just by switching tires or adding wieght
wonder if he still runing the 4cyinder or got a v8 in thereHi just wanted to share something I found with you guys, this is what i think is the 2.2 version of a 1:1 truck
that makes 2.2 trail trucks look scale
To me that jeep dont look right with then big ole tires..... Bit to much ....I think a 35-38 is perfect for them. Thats what I run..... the jeep to the left looks right, if the one with the 40 ish size tires flexes the body will rub......
Kindo looks like clod tires on a scx10....
Just my 2 copper
Here is a pic of another rig I bought off ebay and never got but might give ya perspective ....
and a honcho.... same deal..never got it but 2.2
that thing's got a 5.7L HEMI
They did the cruise MOAB thing.. and it flexes.. those are 53" tires.. to me it looks amazing.. it's a beast that'll go over anything
I've been meaning to ask this question ever since I got my Ripsaws, would my truck qualify as a trail truck? I've never run it competitively yet but I would like to in the near future
I've been meaning to ask this question ever since I got my Ripsaws, would my truck qualify as a trail truck? I've never run it competitively yet but I would like to in the near future
Would need to compare it to the rules posted @ SORRA.com
At a quick glance you might have more than half the tire out from under the body, with a little more modding you could make that rule.
Last edited by Troyden; 07-11-12 at 10:43.
Looks like the site domain is up for sale >_<
Oooops type-o
SORRCA.com
Cool rig thou
Last edited by Troyden; 07-11-12 at 10:47.
Thanks! looks like I have a bit of modding to do to get it within the trailing limits
Once you do, it'll rack up some good bonus points.
Well thats whats so great about owning a rig ya can build it how ya want. Ya said that rig ran moab thats cool, been there done that as well. Have ya seen that rig run?
I personally like a smaller tire on a trail rig.....53 are huge, to easy I like a challenge, Im sure this is a fun rig, hell any day on the trail is better then no day on the trails.
I miss my old rig, I sold this a bit ago and regret it everyday, now the fella I sold it to is selling it...
Street Legal Jeep ROCK CRAWLER
Yeah I love being able to have my dream set up on a truck, even if it is a smaller scale. My 1:1 has been punished enough and is now due for a tranny rebuild. To me my rc's are all about doing the things I cant afford to on my real truck :P
My 1:1
I hear ya saelix. Getting older and harder to get in and out the taller rigs and get under them. Is that a ranger btw dont look familiar to me from that angle. Looks like some amazing country to wheel in though...
Yeah my dad is starting to back off on the wheeling these days aswell, all the extra upkeep just takes up too much time/money
Yeah it's a 1990 Ranger
Use to own a 86 ext cab 4x4 with a 351 winsor. Was used on my ranch before my divorce. I put that rig threw hell and back a few times till the rust finally killed it. Broke in half. Looked real similiar including paint hahah
I love the older rangers, I had an 83 regular cab longbox and it was a blast offoad until a busted a few gears lol. I painted her with rock gaurd, best bush paint I could find lol
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