Wheels and tyres.

[Paul Williams]

Ok guys so quick question on tyres, how do i know whether to go for normal tyres or belted ones its for use on grass and off road.

Thanks guys

 

[Mvtepixels]

I only recommend belted tires to people who want to drive really fast and do speed bashing, for the average user, normal tires are perfectly fine.

 

[Paul Williams]

Hi guys,

So i bought some Proline Badlands wheels and tyres but i cant seem to get my 17mm nut wrench in the hole. Does this mean i need a new tool or do i need new parts. Please say just new tool. Haha thanks.

 

[Jam 1]

Try a thin wall 17mm socket on a 3/8 ratchet

 

[Paul Williams]

Will this one do: https://www.modelsport.co.uk/produc...Yyn8WEOL9SUKHfuK5UlnpUij-MPp9WHYaAuzoEALw_wcB

https://www.modelsport.co.uk/product/eds-racing-products-17mm-wheel-nut-wrench-29682

 

[Paul Williams]

https://www.modelsport.co.uk/product/eds-racing-products-17mm-wheel-nut-wrench-29682

 

[Paul Williams]

Try a thin wall 17mm socket on a 3/8 ratchet

Thank you Jam1

 

[Mvtepixels]

Don't you have the original hpi wrench? If so, all you need is an iron saw to cut it like that:

 

[guinnessdublin]

How’s that going to help like Jam1 pointed out it’s the thickness of wheel wrench as 17mm nuts are recessed down further which is the issue, or have I missed something?

 

[Mvtepixels]

How’s that going to help like Jam1 pointed out it’s the thickness of wheel wrench as 17mm nuts are recessed down further which is the issue, or have I missed something?

I know what jam1 meant with his answer... I have the same wheels... unless Paul Williams bought the car second hand, he should have the original hpi wrench, that one will fit if he cuts one of the sides

 

[guinnessdublin]

So is the HPI wrench thinner walled then?

 

[Mvtepixels]

So is the HPI wrench thinner walled then?

Yes, the hpi wrench is thinner, just fits perfectly

 

[Paul Williams]

Yep it worked thanks Mvtepixels i found my original HPI wrench. Only thing i had to do was to put a `nut` in the hole in the wrench as the hole is twice as deep if you know what i mean. Anyway thanks guys!