need wheels

[chrisrc10]

i have an rc10 ce and id like to know what rims and tires are still sold that will fit it.i want to stay off road with it

[scr8p]

there's nothing available anymore that is direct fit. but there are ways to go about it to run the newer 2.2 tires. for the front, you can find b2/b3 rims, or use duratrax evader front rims. bearing size would be 3/16 x 3/8 plain. the b2/b3 rims are disco'd, but you might be able to find some. here's the duratrax rims (they come in a couple different colors).

http://www3.towerhobbies.com/cgi-bin/wti0001p?&I=LXCXT5&P=SM

for the rear, there's a couple ways to go about it. you could use the crt.5 rims with the hpi adapters for the 1/4" axles.

http://www3.towerhobbies.com/cgi-bin/wti0001p?&I=LXSEF3&P=SM
http://www3.towerhobbies.com/cgi-bin/wti0001p?&I=LXN057&P=SM

or, you can get a set of b2 mip cvd's and swap your rear bearings to 3/16 x 3/8 flanged. then, you'll be able to use b2/b3 rear rims, or duratrax nitro evader rear rims (they come in the same colors as the fronts.

http://www3.towerhobbies.com/cgi-bin/wti0001p?&I=LXN057&P=SM
http://www3.towerhobbies.com/cgi-bin/wti0001p?&I=LXEWP3&P=SM

with all that being said, from what i read in another thread your car is like mint. i wouldn't even use it. but that's just me.

[RichieRich]

If you are able to use the same wheels you have, you can still get Traxxas tires that fit the bill. These are the tires I use for my cars:

p/n 4750 are 2.0 rear spiked tires
p/n 1771 are 2.1 front spiked tires

[Chrominator]

for the rear, there's a couple ways to go about it.
you can get a set of b2 mip cvd's and swap your rear bearings to 3/16 x 3/8 flanged. then, you'll be able to use b2/b3 rear rims, or duratrax nitro evader rear rims (they come in the same colors as the fronts.

http://www3.towerhobbies.com/cgi-bin/wti0001p?&I=LXN057&P=SM
http://www3.towerhobbies.com/cgi-bin/wti0001p?&I=LXEWP3&P=SM

Hey scr8p if you wanted to stay with the original dog bone set up , do you think this B4 RTR 3/16'' dog bone axle would work with the 3/16 X 3/8 bearing swap ?

http://www3.towerhobbies.com/cgi-bin/wti0001p?&I=LXGEJ8&P=OW

[scr8p]

they should work. i don't have any to try and confirm it, though. i don't know if there'd be any issues with not having the spring in the stub axle pushing the dogbone into the trans outdrive.

[Chrominator]

they should work. i don't have any to try and confirm it, though. i don't know if there'd be any issues with not having the spring in the stub axle pushing the dogbone into the trans outdrive.

I would think you could still use a spring, I'm trying to go to AEs web site to see the B4 RTR manual, and see if it uses the same dog bone as the original, but I can't seem to get on the site.

[scr8p]

b4 dogbones are longer than the originals.

another thing, you might want to use the stub axles for the b2/b3/t3. that way, you won't have to buy the b4 wheel spacers, too. unless you want a wider track width.

[Chrominator]

b4 dogbones are longer than the originals.

another thing, you might want to use the stub axles for the b2/b3/t3. that way, you won't have to buy the b4 wheel spacers, too. unless you want a wider track width.

Tower shows the B2/B3 stub axle #6374 the same 1/4'' axle as the origanal.

http://www3.towerhobbies.com/cgi-bin/wti0001p?&I=LX2562&P=OW

Is that the one your talking about ? or do they make a 3/16'' ?

[scr8p]

these are the standard 3/16 stub axles:

http://www3.towerhobbies.com/cgi-bin/wti0001p?&I=LXCCZ6&P=SM

[Brat]

The B4 axles works perfect without the spring in it. Instead, the axles need a red silicon o-ring in it. As the O-ring is soft, it adds as a cushion and dog bones will not falls out from the outdrive. You need the 3/16 x 3/8 bearing in ear carriers and the alum wheel spacer which provide another 1-2mm offset. My gold tub runner is done this way and run well without any dislocated dog bones. HTH.

[Rod Rippee]

Do the evader rear wheels narrow the car at all?

[scr8p]

Do the evader rear wheels narrow the car at all?

the evader bx rear wheels.... yes. they're more like the b4 rims with a lot of neg. offset. the nitro evader rears are comparable to the b2/b3 rears, which makes it a good wheel to use on the old rc10's so you can use the modern 2.2 tires. they are less durable, though. more of a plastic than nylon.

[Rod Rippee]

So, the car will be narrower with the evader wheels than it would be with b2 wheels?

[scr8p]

So, the car will be narrower with the evader wheels than it would be with b2 wheels?

the nitro evader rear rims are the same as a b2/b3 rear rims. those would be the ones you'd want for an older rc10. it'll keep the car at the stock track width.

[Rod Rippee]

Yeah I meant nitro evader. Is there a big problem with breakage? I am not going to run my team car much, I would just like to run it in the mod class a couple times this winter to see how far the cars have come, you know? We do not have a vintage class at my track yet and with 80-90 entries per night, there really isn't enough time to add a class of racing, especially a class that would be limited.

Thanks again for the help.