Traxxas Rustler 4x2 and 4X4 Paddle Tire and Rim

I just want to say that these really do fling dirt / rocks / gravel behind them in a HUGE arc. These tires are not good if you are around anyone who does not want to get peppered with rocks and dirt. These can easily fling rocks 30 feet if you are running a brushless system. The Iteration #4 tires are just as good - if not better - than these. And the #4 iterations don't fling dirt anywhere near as far - but they still do fling it a bit.

*UPDATE 4 - Final Iteration* I have designed the fourth and final iteration of paddle tires for my Traxxas Rustler.

*UPDATE 3* I have designed the third iteration of paddle tires for my Traxxas Rustler.

*UPDATE 2* I made another paddle set that have smaller (and more) paddles.

*UPDATE*

These things dig like crazy and throw sand / gravel 25-30 feet!

Another longer slow motion video in fine sand.

Video

Slow motion video

My son wanted some monster paddle tires for his Rustler 4x4 and 4x2 trucks, so I designed and printed him a set. It was my first time printing with TPU, and I printed these with zero retraction - which left a BUNCH of boogers/zits/drips all over the tires. But now that he has a set, I am trying it again with 3mm retraction and 1.5mm glide. IF it works out better, I'll update the post here.

Also, the rims take ~7 hours each - they are made from Hatchbox PLA. And they definitely need support.

6 layers top and bottom

3 perimeters

40% gyroid infill

It's pretty beefy, but I'd rather it be a bit heavy than have it break. My first iterations with lower density and perimeters failed spectacularly and I don't want it to happen again.

The paddle sleeves take ~13 hours each. They do not need support.

4 layers top and bottom

2 perimeters

20% hexagon infill

Print Settings

Printer Brand:

Prusa

Printer: 

I3 MK3S

Rafts:

No

Supports: 

No

Resolution:

.2mm

Infill: 

20% Hex and 40% Gyroid

Filament: AmazonBasics TPU and Hatchbox PLA TPU and PLA White and Red

Notes:

I used thick superglue to bond the paddle sleeve to the rim, and man - it works great!

Category: R/C Vehicles