So what is the best rock crawling tire? - Pirate4x4.Com : 4x4 and Off-Road Forum

Lance · 12-29-2008, 11:10 AM

Yeah just like with the real rigs this question is probably highly debatable, but what are the favorites?

skulltoy · 12-29-2008, 11:44 AM

I have probably 100 sets of tires.

I am personally running the Hot bodys Rovers right now. They are the best all out comp tire I have used to date.

The Losi claws are still a great tire and work well, I am just liking the extra height of the HB's.

I have heard a bunch of good stuff about the new Proline Chisel's, but haven't got my hands on them yet.

benttoy · 12-29-2008, 11:49 AM

Losi rock claws work great.

BCzuk · 12-29-2008, 12:55 PM

I have the Panthers and am waiting on the HB's to arrive

CronusTRD · 12-29-2008, 01:27 PM

I like panthers and moabs. Waiting on Chisels to be available.

jeepik · 12-29-2008, 01:35 PM

i have the Losi Rock Carvers, i like them

i want a taller tire though

mindless · 12-29-2008, 03:39 PM

I ran panthers at my comp yesterday and they out did my Losi by a good amount.

Deezul · 12-29-2008, 04:33 PM

I run flatirons for bashing and Losi carvers for rocks....

sloppy12 · 12-29-2008, 04:49 PM

just looking at the top spots at national events the cougars seem to be the best..

there lots of new tires hitting the market now it really all comes down to local terrain and truck setup in the end though..

Booger Weldz · 12-29-2008, 05:45 PM

i run the flat irons m3 compound because they look just like a bfg krawler(my favorite 1:1)...but they are only slightly out performed by my sons losi claws on dry rock. i have a better time when things get muddy or moist dirt/moss covered rocks and logs with the flat irons as the lugs grab for traction in that stuff

Grind · 12-30-2008, 01:13 AM

I ran the 2.2 Rock Krushers (Krawlers) because of the height, 5 1/2" but since I'm going for the comp thing now, I ditched those and went with the very little clearance but sticky Losi Rock Claws.

sloppy12 · 12-30-2008, 09:48 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Grind

I ran the 2.2 Rock Krushers (Krawlers) because of the height, 5 1/2" but since I'm going for the comp thing now, I ditched those and went with the very little clearance but sticky Losi Rock Claws.

cougars have a little more height.. if you want a good tire with traction and height try the HPI grabbers, or the hotbodies tire... there both tall..

smewhtguy · 12-31-2008, 05:06 PM

The rock claws seem to be doing great for east coast wheeling.

montana.matt · 12-31-2008, 09:51 PM

I picked up a set of HPI's Rock Grabber tires a few weeks ago and haven't had a chance to try them on my rig, but a few others in my club have and have had good results (running the front tires reversed, rear tires normal):

I've been using Panther Cougar's and they are hard to beat....
I've also made some hybrid tires that worked decently.... Pro Line Masher/Moab hybrids and Masher/Hammer hybrids....

urbanmuddboger · 01-01-2009, 01:09 AM

the ones i run are top secret panters so nobody can know

HillBilly_Young01 · 01-01-2009, 08:18 AM

the claws suck on wet rocks. or at least mine do

Krazy Krakker · 01-01-2009, 05:40 PM

Rock Carvers are great for smooth rocks are side climbs when it's really hot out.
Rock Claws are a great all around tire for most any temperature and I haven't found any bennefit in running them backwards on the front.
The Panthers are flat out Awesome with double mem. foams in the fronts and single mem. foams in the rears. BUT!,,,Eritex beadlocks are the cats meyow for running these tires or any other for that matter. When running front extra heavy and rear heavy wheels, the panthers conform to rocks just like pressing your hand into a memory foam mattres. The Panthers conform so well, they need to run some lugs further down the side wall.
The HB's have the potential to be a very competitive tire if they get the compound right to work with mem. foams better due to their height.
The best way to make any tire work well tho is to run heavy wheels or wheel weights.
That's just my .02

Booger Weldz · 01-01-2009, 06:17 PM

my buddy was sidehilling stuff i was falling off with his losi carvers..i was running flat irons...

Grind · 01-02-2009, 03:16 AM

Ran the Rock Claws all day today, I have no complaints at all. I just skimped on some of the foam width on the rear so I have minor sidewall folding, but nothing that would stop me from kicking the rocks ass.

sloppy12 · 01-02-2009, 09:03 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Booger Weldz

my buddy was sidehilling stuff i was falling off with his losi carvers..i was running flat irons...

do the carvers have stock foam in them??

Booger Weldz · 01-02-2009, 10:01 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by sloppy12

do the carvers have stock foam in them??

yes sir

sloppy12 · 01-02-2009, 10:19 AM

NVM looks like you were saying the carvers were doing better sidehilling then the flatirons..

reason I asked about foams is that the stock Memory foam in cold weather is no good..

montana.matt · 01-02-2009, 12:42 PM

This tire looks good, but pricey. Panther Cougar with Pro Line Moab sidewalls:

You get the traction that the Cougar is well known for with a stiffer sidewall with lugs....

You can get it here: http://xtreme-rc-hobbies.net/store/p...roducts_id=341

Krazy Krakker · 01-02-2009, 02:31 PM

Those are Awesome. And they produce winners.

gatorzuk · 01-11-2009, 03:32 PM

I have run all the Losi's,Flatiron's and Hammer's. I still go back to Panther's,with homemade hybrid foam/memory foam. The Panther/Moab hybrid works great on a heavier rig but didn't work well on my lightweight setup.

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skulltoy Rock God Join Date: Mar 2002 Member # 10425 Location: Denver Posts: 1,490	I have probably 100 sets of tires. I am personally running the Hot bodys Rovers right now. They are the best all out comp tire I have used to date. The Losi claws are still a great tire and work well, I am just liking the extra height of the HB's. I have heard a bunch of good stuff about the new Proline Chisel's, but haven't got my hands on them yet. Attached Images __________________ --Radio Controlled Rockcrawling-- Team Carnage Crew 2008 XRRA Western Champions

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12-29-2008, 03:39 PM	#7 (permalink)
mindless Registered User Join Date: Oct 2007 Member # 101924 Posts: 35	I ran panthers at my comp yesterday and they out did my Losi by a good amount.

12-29-2008, 04:33 PM	#8 (permalink)
Deezul Wheeler Join Date: Jan 2006 Member # 66238 Posts: 469	I run flatirons for bashing and Losi carvers for rocks.... __________________ Rally post #422

12-29-2008, 04:49 PM	#9 (permalink)
sloppy12 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2007 Member # 105183 Posts: 123	just looking at the top spots at national events the cougars seem to be the best.. there lots of new tires hitting the market now it really all comes down to local terrain and truck setup in the end though..

12-29-2008, 05:45 PM	#10 (permalink)
Booger Weldz DuCaTi MoNsTeR Join Date: Jan 2001 Member # 2931 Location: oakdale, ca Posts: 13,065	i run the flat irons m3 compound because they look just like a bfg krawler(my favorite 1:1)...but they are only slightly out performed by my sons losi claws on dry rock. i have a better time when things get muddy or moist dirt/moss covered rocks and logs with the flat irons as the lugs grab for traction in that stuff __________________ *Www.4wheelunderground.com* *Www.addictedoffroad.com* *Www.hellfire-fabworks.com*

12-30-2008, 01:13 AM	#11 (permalink)
Grind Just ask'er out! Join Date: Feb 2007 Member # 86289 Location: Bakersfield, CA (SW) Posts: 974	I ran the 2.2 Rock Krushers (Krawlers) because of the height, 5 1/2" but since I'm going for the comp thing now, I ditched those and went with the very little clearance but sticky Losi Rock Claws.

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12-31-2008, 09:51 PM	#14 (permalink)
montana.matt Registered User Join Date: Jul 2008 Member # 117079 Location: Lakeside, Montana Posts: 92	I picked up a set of HPI's Rock Grabber tires a few weeks ago and haven't had a chance to try them on my rig, but a few others in my club have and have had good results (running the front tires reversed, rear tires normal): I've been using Panther Cougar's and they are hard to beat.... I've also made some hybrid tires that worked decently.... Pro Line Masher/Moab hybrids and Masher/Hammer hybrids.... __________________ Live Free Or Die!

01-01-2009, 01:09 AM	#15 (permalink)
urbanmuddboger Registered User Join Date: Nov 2007 Member # 102365 Location: cottonwood ca Posts: 1,170	the ones i run are top secret panters so nobody can know __________________ MOLON LABE

01-01-2009, 08:18 AM	#16 (permalink)
HillBilly_Young01 Rock God Join Date: May 2006 Member # 72091 Location: dacula, ga Posts: 1,465	the claws suck on wet rocks. or at least mine do __________________ Matt Young 2002 Toyota Tacoma- semi drivable 1985 Toyota 4Runner- slow project 1999 Dodge Ram 1500- tow rig/ dd Facebook

01-01-2009, 05:40 PM	#17 (permalink)
Krazy Krakker Registered User Join Date: Aug 2005 Member # 52488 Location: The USA of course! Posts: 265	Rock Carvers are great for smooth rocks are side climbs when it's really hot out. Rock Claws are a great all around tire for most any temperature and I haven't found any bennefit in running them backwards on the front. The Panthers are flat out Awesome with double mem. foams in the fronts and single mem. foams in the rears. BUT!,,,Eritex beadlocks are the cats meyow for running these tires or any other for that matter. When running front extra heavy and rear heavy wheels, the panthers conform to rocks just like pressing your hand into a memory foam mattres. The Panthers conform so well, they need to run some lugs further down the side wall. The HB's have the potential to be a very competitive tire if they get the compound right to work with mem. foams better due to their height. The best way to make any tire work well tho is to run heavy wheels or wheel weights. That's just my .02 __________________ 87 YJ, 4:56s 1tons, 383/350, 205 T-case. "If you don't want it broke it, DON'T Let me drive it"!!!

01-01-2009, 06:17 PM	#18 (permalink)
Booger Weldz DuCaTi MoNsTeR Join Date: Jan 2001 Member # 2931 Location: oakdale, ca Posts: 13,065	my buddy was sidehilling stuff i was falling off with his losi carvers..i was running flat irons... __________________ *Www.4wheelunderground.com* *Www.addictedoffroad.com* *Www.hellfire-fabworks.com*

01-02-2009, 03:16 AM	#19 (permalink)
Grind Just ask'er out! Join Date: Feb 2007 Member # 86289 Location: Bakersfield, CA (SW) Posts: 974	Ran the Rock Claws all day today, I have no complaints at all. I just skimped on some of the foam width on the rear so I have minor sidewall folding, but nothing that would stop me from kicking the rocks ass.

01-02-2009, 10:19 AM	#22 (permalink)
sloppy12 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2007 Member # 105183 Posts: 123	NVM looks like you were saying the carvers were doing better sidehilling then the flatirons.. reason I asked about foams is that the stock Memory foam in cold weather is no good..

01-02-2009, 12:42 PM	#23 (permalink)
montana.matt Registered User Join Date: Jul 2008 Member # 117079 Location: Lakeside, Montana Posts: 92	This tire looks good, but pricey. Panther Cougar with Pro Line Moab sidewalls: You get the traction that the Cougar is well known for with a stiffer sidewall with lugs.... You can get it here: http://xtreme-rc-hobbies.net/store/p...roducts_id=341 __________________ Live Free Or Die!

01-02-2009, 02:31 PM	#24 (permalink)
Krazy Krakker Registered User Join Date: Aug 2005 Member # 52488 Location: The USA of course! Posts: 265	Those are Awesome. And they produce winners. __________________ 87 YJ, 4:56s 1tons, 383/350, 205 T-case. "If you don't want it broke it, DON'T Let me drive it"!!!

01-11-2009, 03:32 PM	#25 (permalink)
gatorzuk Registered User Join Date: Jan 2009 Member # 126864 Location: Western Colorado Posts: 21	I have run all the Losi's,Flatiron's and Hammer's. I still go back to Panther's,with homemade hybrid foam/memory foam. The Panther/Moab hybrid works great on a heavier rig but didn't work well on my lightweight setup.

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