Out with the big, in with the Badlands.

[Simplespeed]

So i got tired of the giant big joes. I loved how they looked but they they just werent doing it for me but I love the tech 5s they came mounted on. Sooooo, i muscled some 3.2 badlands on 3.8 tech 5s. It took me almost 3 hours to remove the big joes and mount the badlands. My hands are sore and my forearms are on fire. I mounted them on the inside bead. I haven't glued them yet but when i do i think ill glue the side walls to the outer bead also. They seem to be pretty study, I'm interested to see how they will handle. Either way, i think they look cool.

And the big joes make a good dog toy. They got pretty butchered coming off the wheels so i figured what the hell.

 

[maximusraylius]

Your riGht they look cool on them wheels. And big joes are cool looking to buy way to heavy. Dog seems to love them. Nice looking dog btw. Hopefully he don't get the taste for rubber n eat your new tires off your truck. Lol

 

[]-[0pa]0ng]

Ought to send Proline that pic of your Joe being chewed on. At least we know what the tire "IS" good for....

Badlands will hook up and last.

 

[MikeK1981]

Let us know how they perform! I wanted to do this myself with the same wheels and tires, but didn't want to buy it all not knowing if it would work or not, lol.

 

[Simplespeed]

Let us know how they perform! I wanted to do this myself with the same wheels and tires, but didn't want to buy it all not knowing if it would work or not, lol.

Theyre holding up great and tractin is 10x better than the stock tires. I glued them to the inner bead and then the sidewall to the outer bead. I did a crappy job but they are still holding up great and no wobbles or anything at top speed.

 

[88gtanotchback]

looks great too! nice work bud.

 

[ScooterB]

don't know that anyone has checked lately but the 3.2" badlands have been disontinued. Now only available in revo style 3.8"
Just bought a couple sets I'll post up some pics.

 

[ScooterB]

Oh should have mentioned they also have new rims to fit them.

 

[Shaun]

ya everyone loves the look of the big joes but almost all end up selling them cuz of there weight and size..... lol I'm running badlands and love them!! also run dirtbonz and have a set of losi zombies mounted on maximizer beadlock rims which i also like....

 

[MikeK1981]

don't know that anyone has checked lately but the 3.2" badlands have been disontinued. Now only available in revo style 3.8"
Just bought a couple sets I'll post up some pics.

So did you ever get some pics of these?

 

[Simplespeed]

My badlands are still holding up pretty damn good. Even with some asphalt runnin.

 

[MikeK1981]

I always wondered if they would fit on Tech 5's.

 

[Simplespeed]

It was tough gettin em on there but theyre working great. If you turn sharp and mash the gas, the sidewall rolls enough to contact the ground. In other words, you can make it driiift. Even on concrete.

 

[88gtanotchback]

ya badlands are bad ###! them and mulchers, I'm trying to find some for a winter rebuild.

 

[Shaun]

ya i have been searching for a set of mulchers forever it seems..............

 

[]-[0pa]0ng]

Have you looked at Imex tires?

 

[MikeK1981]

Found my Mulchers at Jakes Performance Hobbies in Santa Rosa, CA.

 

[MikeK1981]

Oh, and they do have a website btw.

 

[88gtanotchback]

a website that is very tough to navigate. any links mike by chance?

 

[MikeK1981]

I couldn't find 1/8 tires on there either. I know their site is weird. It says right on the front page that they don't have a full time web guy. I got mine in person, but all I can say is to give them a call at the number listed on the site and see if they have some more in the store. They will ship to you. I live 3.5 hours from them otherwise I'd tell you myself lol.