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GE90
04-11-2012, 08:46 PM
Hi

I have an Ansmann Mad Monkey, with X2C upgrade parts. Being a complete newbie, I only run the car at the local recreation ground, using cones either in the tennis courts, car park or grass. I've killed the standard kit tyres, and learnt that I need to get some seperate grass and Tarmac tyres.

Any ideas? Only looking for cheap ones, wheel and tyre sets if possible. Think I need 12mm hex.....

Thanks very much.

Hpi_guy
04-11-2012, 09:57 PM
for grass look at schumacher minispikes or fastrax turf rippers
for tarmac wheelspin models do these clicky (http://www.wheelspinmodels.co.uk/i/29725/) and these clicky (http://www.wheelspinmodels.co.uk/i/29728/)

GE90
05-11-2012, 06:58 PM
for grass look at schumacher minispikes or fastrax turf rippers
for tarmac wheelspin models do these clicky (http://www.wheelspinmodels.co.uk/i/29725/) and these clicky (http://www.wheelspinmodels.co.uk/i/29728/)

This is great, thanks!

It looks like I will need some wheels for these off road tyre, but not sure which ones I need (are 2 and 4 wheel drive the same?).....

i.e. will these fit, or any similar 5 spokes, cheap, for Mad Monkey?

http://www.modelsport.co.uk/fastrax-6-spoke-1-10th-buggy-rear-wheel-white/rc-car-products/33567

Thanks

Nightshade
05-11-2012, 09:30 PM
2wd and 4wd share the same size rears.
2wd end up with slimmer fronts than 4wd, but most manufacturers supply one size of front wheel, where you cut a rib off the inside of the wheel to reduce it's width for 2wd.

I haven't used those fastrax you've linked myself, but they seem to be as cheap as anything else. Someone else may be able to tell you if they're worth their salt.

Hpi_guy
05-11-2012, 09:41 PM
They will work on the rear, for bashing using 2 or 4 wheel drive front rims and tyres won't make a difference

GE90
07-11-2012, 06:47 PM
Thanks guys.