Removing Lug Nuts

[Derekpike]

Thanks @hpicelery. I couldn't wait and already bought some tires and rims. Also, I'm hoping not to change the gearing. I've had this Savage for probably 2 months and still haven't had a chance to drive it. I did hear it run the other day though, so I'm getting closer.

http://www.ebay.com/itm/391026392924?_trksid=p2057872.m2749.l2649&ssPageName=STRK:MEBIDX:IT

I already have the 17mm hexes as they came with the 14mm hexes when I bought those.

http://amazon.com/SAVAGE-WHEEL-86066-Octane-HPI/dp/B011ZOM2Q4?ie=UTF8&psc=1&redirect=true&ref_=oh_aui_detailpage_o01_s00

And as @Rooky suggested I bought these to get rid of the reverse threads.

http://amazon.com/Savage-8x9x44mm-86065-HPI-109083/dp/B0116GH4JQ?ie=UTF8&psc=1&redirect=true&ref_=oh_aui_detailpage_o00_s00

 

[hpicelery]

Good good. You may run into a problem with those wheels if they have the Traxxas splined hexes, which won't fit over HPI's standard hexes. If that's the case, you can use a chisel or something like that to cut the little splines out of the wheel hexes so they'll fit.

 

[Derekpike]

Good good. You may run into a problem with those wheels if they have the Traxxas splined hexes, which won't fit over HPI's standard hexes. If that's the case, you can use a chisel or something like that to cut the little splines out of the wheel hexes so they'll fit.

Yeah, I'm going to use some side cuts and maybe a dremel if need be because as you said they are splined.

 

[Derekpike]

@hpicelery have you tried the chisel method before? Now that I have the rims in and not looking at a picture online, the task doesn't look quite as simple. I'd hate to mess these up and have to buy a whole other set of rims and tires.

https://www.hpisavageforum.com/threads/tmaxx-rims-on-savage-hexes.16093/#post-195558