Scale Tire Test Proline Hyrax vs Austar knockoffs dry ramp

Tires and wheels used in this video
Austar Wheels and tires from China
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Proline Hyrax Predator
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[@Fl0I]

I run the knock offs since may 2020 and they are still working great 👍🏻

[@rcranch3838]

Awesome test thanks for all the hard work. I'm sure it takes some time doing all the different camera stuff and changing tires

[@ExocagedRC]

RC Ranch thank you. Yeah time adds up fast for these videos.

[@FinMcMurder]

Agreed. Good work

[@Myglowplug]

I love these test you do 👍 bravo brother, I tell you the more I work with my Gen the more I love this truck , I wouldn't trade it for any other truck out there ❗

[@ExocagedRC]

I couldn't believe at how well the gen7 went up with the Austars!!! Like it was flat ground!

[@RedRoxRc]

Great comparison. I was looking at these after I bought the hyrax

[@jdsrcs8061]

This is a great vid. It defiantly shows the difference in compounds. Super soft compounds will always wear faster.

[@okanaganmedia]

The knockoffs are a third of the price of the Proline. I believe there is good value even though the knockoffs wear faster. Buy 3 sets

[@RocksConcreteMinerals]

The sidewalls on the knock off tear easy. Although I'll buy again cause they are very grippy

[@JsGarage]

The knock offs hooked up a lot better. Crazy how chewed up they got though.

[@ExocagedRC]

Yeah the compound works but doesn’t last.

[@stucclikechucc]

@@ExocagedRC thats why they grip sooo good its a wayyy softer compound which equals crap for longevity but great for grip. its the same way for most all race tires. they dont last cause they wear fast but grip is amazing

[@year1camaro]

Love my Chyrax tires. I don't have that kind of wear you have from 12 runs you got in that one run thou. Might be the wood cutting them. Anyhow at 1/3 the price nearly I'll take the Chyrax. I have the swamper knock offs too. Amazing tires for $10. If I had only one rig I might suffer with less traction and the harder proline tire thou.

[@ValleyRC]

I find mine are lasting fine too. A small amount of wear but still going strong after a couple of years of semi frequent use. There was a time when Chinese crawler tyres were way too firm just like the ones that come included with vehicles but they are super soft nowadays.

[@JViello]

Having fun surfing around for tire test vids...nice work! I have a set of the knock offs, and they only seem to wear like that when they get spun for a distance or time like the vid. Mine have worked fine for several comps etc and only showed that wear when I got hung up on a rock face and spun them like crazy to get off. We have several trucks including a Gen8. There is no more arguing whether RedCat makes a good truck. Only the most hardcore haters have anything bad to say. LOL The Gen7 paved the way though.

[@ExocagedRC]

Agreed

[@RccarsUK]

I use a set of £12 austar crawler tyres for my 1:6...they are a different tread though...can't beat them!!, they soften nicely with use too...great vid

[@ExocagedRC]

thank you, these seem to hook great but wear fast

[@drongojonkins8945]

Great test. Ive been playing with the Chinese tyres too, a set of boggers that i cut straight away and a set of military truck tyres that i couldnt find elsewhere simply because they look the part on my 'Mog. Wasn't expecting much but extremely impressed with them. I'm getting that wear too but not too worrried about it, just pick the dags off, can see them wearing down enough to affect the performance any time soon. Also have a set of the Hyrax knock offs but havnt used them yet. Good to know they work. Looking forward to the wet test. Great work!

[@ExocagedRC]

Awesome thanks for the input. I have about 8 more tire test videos on the schedule along with motors and other stuff. Going to be a busy couple months for me. Thanks for watching.

[@juniorwest4138]

You go RedCat 👍

[@ExocagedRC]

You wouldn’t believe how many times I’m just driving both of them around and the redcat just kills the trx. Not even kidding either.

[@michaelregan427]

Great test really good at isolating the differences

[@viratvemula]

You should try the predator compound as they offer more grip in temperatures less than 60 degrees fahrenheit:)

[@PresidentCamacho2024]

for me,. wear and tear doesn't really matter. for normal use i don't strain them enough to wear them out and for competition use,. if i win,. and have to throw them away afterwards, it was totally worth it :D

[@JViello]

Agreed, and FWIW my set of knock offs only showed that kind of wear when I got hung up on a rock face and had to spin them lime crazy for 20-30 seconds inching my way up a slick rock face...which they eventually did overcome where the stock Gen8 tires would not. On my rig, under normal use that kind of feathered wear doesn't happen. They also softened up considerably once broken in.

[@alexsong2459]

Appreciate for showing knock off has good performance. I still buy proline hydrax and pay for their design and molding process.

[@ExocagedRC]

Yeah the real Proline Hyrax has proven over time to be the better option and worth the money.

[@kingstonrc329]

Nice job 👍🏻 Another great test video 😄 I would probably stick with the Hyrax for the durability. ✌🏻👊🏻

[@ExocagedRC]

yeah the austar tires are wearing fast, I still have to go record the rocks part. I think for the average guy who just runs in the yard or out and about will be fine with the cheaper tires, if you're a hard core comp guy, they will not last.

[@CoroaEntertainment]

@@ExocagedRC Well, from what I have seen over the years, many hard core comp guys don't care if their tires wear out fast. What they want is tire that is well suited for the course they are running... and if that calls for a softer/grippier tire that will wear out faster, they don't mind, as long as it gives then the advantage they need to win.

[@but531]

Wtf ? indipendely that they wear faster, man they are serious tyres both of them. I am brand new in crawler's and i am so impressed when i see a set of tyre's what can do. That's why when i learned about hobby rc cars , i left behind forever the rc toys.

[@rb16sk8]

Great true test. Solid work!

[@InTheDogHouse3DPrinting]

The knockoffs seemed to grip better than the name brand ones on the second test.

[@ExocagedRC]

Yeah they aren’t a bad tire at all, they just wear faster.

[@KnightenDaise]

The knockoffs are a much softer compound. They'll stick better but wear a ton faster. I would only recommend them for hardcore competition use where you're invested enough to buy a buttload of tires you don't mind throwing away after a couple of runs.

[@Hiding_Spider]

When the knockoff work better than the original

[@Krazeeman]

huh thats actually pretty interesting considering howmuch the chinese tires get bashed about on some of the forums great unbiased test

[@ExocagedRC]

yeah, the only issue could be the tire wear, they both seem to hook up well

[@chriswebb383]

There Terrible on rocks ..they are slick and do not hold a line.

[@thatsmyrc]

Nice comparison, I have the hyrax on one of my trx4s yet to test them out do to still building her up. I’m real happy also with the duratraxx showdowns just couriuos how they would hold up on your ramp testing thumbs up👍🏼

[@ExocagedRC]

I have the Deepwoods from them and I’ll start a bigger tire test this evening. They come with real soft foams for a heavy trx. Probably run fine on the lightweight Gen7

[@thatsmyrc]

Cool. I had to bought the deepwoods/ and showdowns once I mounted them saw what a big difference in width stance/ aggressive tread etc on the showdowns side by side I sold off the deepwoods. Deepwoods were nice tires never ran them but man the showdowns have done me well. I’ve got those tires on few of my rigs. Thanks for responding looking forward to next video 👍🏼

[@stevemoon2136]

Super interesting, thanks for sharing.

[@CarminesRCTipsandTricks]

That was an excellent test!! Yes, faster wearing.... But if I was actually Comp Crawling, I'd GO with the Austars. They actually seemed to grip better! Also, that Redcat Gen 7 is a highly misunderstood and underrated vehicle!!! And almost 1/3 of the cost of the overrated TRX-4....

[@SnarkyRC]

PoorManRC Yeah the TRX-4 is very overhyped. I had one for about a week and I didn't like it. I run a SCX10II and a MST CMX and they rock in terms of crawling.

[@CarminesRCTipsandTricks]

No KIDDING!! Now, with the big Desert Racing Truck, it seems like TRAXX-ASS is once again Hell Bent to jack up prices through the entire Hobby.... They did it 15 years ago, with the Slash. It wouldn't be so bad, if all those Traxxas Fan-Boys didn't jizz all over themselves, rushing to pay OVER LIST for the first ones to come out!! That Mad Truck AND the TRX-4. It's INSANE how much these people will pay....

[@SnarkyRC]

Yeah I refer to them as Trashxxas half the time. That desert truck is way overpriced. I've had a Slash and a Stampede but, I sold them and got Arrma vehicles. They make better quality vehicles at better prices.

[@year1camaro]

I wouldn't call em fanboys. You don't seem to realize most traxxas owners are new to RC. Trust me they known what there doing. And I say good for them. Cause wether you like traxxas or not our hobby wouldn't be where it is today if it where not for them.

[@PresidentCamacho2024]

i threw these tires under my vaterra ascender,. and i kinda felt sorry for the competition :D it was pretty humiliating for them,..

[@PatisserieRoyale]

Awesome video!!! very informative! was gonna buy chinese tires but i guess i'll skip as those seem to wear out fast!

[@elmerlopez3924]

Usually proline tires come with a light oil on them to keep them fresh but I bet if you washed them before the test they would do better

[@ExocagedRC]

the tires have been run enough by the time I recorded this video that any oil or residue shouldn't be an issue.

[@seavee2000]

excellent video-thank you

[@RCtime]

Interesting comparison.

[@carsonaltmann4697]

Cool way to test tires,I should try it

[@bigdar452]

Another great test 👍 good work fella

[@ExocagedRC]

Thank you, lots more on the way so stay tuned

[@ShenRC]

good test thy look pretty good 👍😊 see how they go on the wet board.

[@ExocagedRC]

Yep, we will soon see that

[@impossiblecrazyrc8299]

Hyrax for practice and knock off for competition!

[@krashkingrc9715]

Awesome test just got a set of the knock off supper swappers

[@ExocagedRC]

I saw those when I got the knockoff Hyrax, One thing for sure, when the tires die you have wheels that hold up well.

[@SnarkyRC]

Yeah I've been looking at those knockoff Super Swampers. I think I might pull the trigger on them.

[@krashkingrc9715]

KodeKraft they grip good but really short

[@stephenchun6825]

Great video sir and thanks for the review.. I'm gonna buy the austar cheap one at least I'm not gonna waste my money 😆😁

[@ExocagedRC]

updated links in description if you want to use them

[@TheK4nT0]

redcat is suprisingly capable

[@ExocagedRC]

It has proven itself to be very capable and reliable.

[@tripsjones3486]

Good videos on your channel. So my thoughts is being cheap knockoffs something had to give. My concern with the wear on them is how fast its happening. If this video is the only drive time on tires that's not good.

[@ExocagedRC]

They have been up the ramp on both trucks about 6 times dry, I have the wet ramp test done but not edited yet and they showed little to no additional wear. I'll be getting them on the rocks sunday so that should tell the tale on wear for sure.

[@markludwig1830]

Nice video. I have a set of the knock tires and they work great in dirt ,mud. I have a video of the knock off ones in mud.

[@ExocagedRC]

The Knockoffs work very well, they just wear fast. I’d like to do a mud test I just haven’t figure out how to make it an even test as mud holes don’t really stay consistent from one run to the next. I do have a sand test I can do.

[@wickedrc7492]

For it to be fare you should use the same truck

[@tjohanne]

Love the video.. But I think wood is the least interesting/relevant surface for driving.

[@superchargerone]

lol whats the alternative? A1,000 bucks 2 ton concrete ramp just for RC testing?

[@RcHobbySteve]

Proline needs to work on those tires haha.

[@ExocagedRC]

LoL I’ll be starting another test this evening. Hyrax vs Rockbeast vs KLR gold vs deepwoods. Could get really interesting.

[@RcHobbySteve]

Exocaged RC looking forward to it. I’ve been wanting klr tires but very unsure about them. I have rock beast

[@seanclarke4061]

the redcat is really that much better!? Also can you talk about Gen8 vs Gen7 major differences? Do you think the reason for the much better ramp performance in this video is because of the motor in the redcat vs trx4? New to your channel and to serious RC, so I apologize if you've already covered this in another video. Just ordered the TRX-4 for some awesome offroading fun! WHich types of scenarios would you say the redcat kills the trx4 in most often if any? Thank you! I'll be getting the redcat later on, but your content is great! thank you!

[@malikkhalil9050]

getting the 2.2 hyrax for my danchee ridgerock

[@rcmctool2918]

Very interesting your Austar tires (super swamper) tread pattern is different from my Austar (super swamper) tread pattern... Apparently Austar sells several different tread variations...... 8^)

[@ExocagedRC]

Yeah they do have a few versions

[@RejanChitrakar]

nice one. Liked and subbed 👍

[@Lybra19JTD]

austar wear fast, but hold better than hyrax

[@ExocagedRC]

Austar did great and for the more casual drivers they will not have an issue with them.

[@azeemraz9255]

for me . hyrax better. 3x grip on 65 degree on rock

[@MultiSkyman1]

@@ExocagedRC I am a casual driver, and the cheap ones will do fine for me!

[@Off3er]

After The Burial! 🤘 now we talking!

[@mindless666666]

I have the same knckoff and am waiting for pitbulls. I'll make the comparison too.

[@ExocagedRC]

they are making pitbull knockoffs? I saw their TSL versions

[@mindless666666]

Exocaged RC nooo pitnull knockoffs

[@vicfrom47]

what a cool test!

[@gingersnap2121]

Awsome video man

[@ExocagedRC]

thank you

[@MotoErgoSum]

Impressive climb, but what good are sticky tires if they wear out in a few hikes?

[@jookya2]

What good are racing tires if they wear out in a few laps, might as well just use street tires...

[@mr-t1243]

One thing to remember you are putting rubber done with every run.

[@ExocagedRC]

LoL oh yeah they lost a little bit

[@franku211rc]

Man those lugs sure shaved down quick...

[@GoatBastard]

Nice test👍

[@ExocagedRC]

Thanks

[@crawlhardrc7852]

Great test. I've been wondering how those knock off hyrax tired were. I've tried the swamper knock offs and they wore out fast and were not as good as my proline swampers

[@ExocagedRC]

Yeah these are wearing fast too.

[@user-it6po4hc7v]

슈퍼스왐프2.2 그립력 테스트나오는데 정말 그립이 안좋네요

[@stpbasss3773]

I run the hyrax and on wood and dirt they aren't that great but on rocks they are unbeatable

[@discusdog]

The Knock offs I got dont do nearly as well as the originals in cold weather. They get pretty hard and stiff The wear prob be way worse chunks be coming off.lol

[@jrc-fabs1634]

I got a different brand knock off with beadlock a for 30 bucks there is no wear I’ve drove it in street

[@miniRCSports]

cool video mate

[@ExocagedRC]

Thank you

[@kirkleaman6863]

Great video I got the pro line hyrax 2.2 for my trx 4 bronco what foams should I run are the ones pro line sells any good iam mounting them on the traxxas method beadlock wheels I know crawler inavasions makes some but I don’t know what ones to use size wise

[@ExocagedRC]

I’d go with either the CI foams or the Proline foams. 5.4” diameter and soft outer foams should get it done

[@durbinhaze420]

After the burial 🤘

[@andymarshall7119]

What compound are the prolines?

[@ExocagedRC]

G8

[@braydenfrench8569]

The real ones work better on the rocks and practical use with the correct foams you have to know how to set up what you got we run the off brand and the proline side by side on equals trucks

[@jonathanmartin7403]

So the redcat outperforms the Trx4?

[@ExocagedRC]

Well in some ways it can

[@drjavogel]

Did you clean the tires to remove the mold release compound? After I did that to my Hyrax they were actually sticky like duct tape. Also, I noticed that you did not use a limiting device on the throttle for a scientific experiment.

[@ExocagedRC]

They were pretty sticky out of the package. The Hyrax have proven to be far superior as time has passed.

[@davidabbott7619]

Where do you actually get the extra bearing block do you have a link

[@coreydavidson386]

Would you see a difference if you weren’t on a wooden ramp?

[@tomv3361]

Well all tires grip good when they're clean.

[@ExocagedRC]

true but some compounds are stickier than others, some do better dry vs wet.

[@thereasonableamericans411]

Well, if we are going to compete on a piece of plywood, we now know which tires we should use.

[@provousa2253]

@ $23.99 four four buying another set is no sweat 😅

[@malikkhalil9050]

INTRO SONG PLSSSS!!! great vid subed

[@whiskeybeardoutdoors6568]

Just spent a grip on prolines then watched this video......lmao

[@volkersakowski2754]

Super - Wo bist Du ? Gruß aus Germany - Volker

[@ExocagedRC]

I apologize but I don’t understand your language.

[@scottyoung6745]

your opinion what are the best tires for a trx4 bronco for use as trail truck?

[@ExocagedRC]

For a trail truck I’m sure the stock tires are fine. But if you really want a different tire consider the proline Hyrax and a wheel of your choice. If you want I can get your some eBay links to some cheap aluminum wheels.

[@ametykathy]

Nice vid ! The wheels have weights?

[@ExocagedRC]

No sir no added weights at all.

[@ametykathy]

Exocaged RC super ! Thanks

[@connerpyles2519]

You slowed down on the proline tires that made it spin Not saying you did it on purpose ok.

[@ExocagedRC]

Tried to keep it as even as possible

[@busnut33]

You trying to go for another viral aren't ya? lol You got the YT fever baby! 😂

[@johnanthony4856]

AX-4020 = Proline super swamper clone AX-5020 = Proline hyrax clone The price only 1/4, maybe they use cheap material.

[@bestamerica]

' R/C model go up dry ramp... battery get too hot, ESC get too hot, motor get too hot... is that right

[@ExocagedRC]

I had no heat issues at all

[@bestamerica]

hi E R C... alright that good... thank

[@KTMcaptain]

You know, watching this again, you don’t use the hyrax very much.

[@ExocagedRC]

Yeah I sold them. I like the Krawler way better.

[@KTMcaptain]

@@ExocagedRC I just bought some KM3 predators cause I’ve seen you use them so much. So I got the wrong tires?

[@rcbasherpodcast898]

I am currently running Proline Hyrax tires on my scx10 and I am not impressed with their performance on the wood obstacles on my local hobby shops crawler coarse.

[@ExocagedRC]

I have these hyrax, Rockbeast, KLR Golds and the Deepwoods tires to start testing soon.

[@rcbasherpodcast898]

Exocaged RC can't wait to see it. Everything I read and heard before buying the Proline Hyrax tires was how great they are but I am not too impressed so far.

[@aaronbarnes8938]

Hmm for the price they can keep the prolines

[@STEVOD313]

👍👍👍📹📹

[@sheb5799]

what size the wheels?

[@ExocagedRC]

1.9

[@John-xk7uo]

Have you tested the Goodyear mtr

[@ExocagedRC]

Not yet but perhaps in the future I can.

[@JKZ103]

I think the sidewalk on the knock offs are harder making it better for a piece of wood. Put them in real crawler situations for what the hyrax are meant for and let's see. Also durability and longevity. Not a very good test imo for what the hyrax are meant for. Maybe a crawler trail video next time bro

[@ExocagedRC]

Already done that test, take a look at my other channel videos and you'll see a lot more tire tests including these and more

[@charliekline3975]

The price

[@dennism1355]

4 for 20 tho....

[@markperrella5546]

I want to find the Real Austars.. since the Austar Knockoffs are so bad the real Austars should be so much better!

[@ExocagedRC]

These are legit 100% real knockoffs.

[@Krawl_addik]

im running it on my 6x6 and after 2 year. just on the snow this tire s**k

[@TheImtoomuch]

Plywood doesn't simulate the real world either.

[@ExocagedRC]

Every course I’ve been on local to my area has wooden obstacles, whether it be 2x4’s, plywood or other wood materials it’s there.

[@TheImtoomuch]

@@ExocagedRC Odd. I don't think I've ever seen that around here.

[@ExocagedRC]

TheImtoomuch wood is a much used surface for us in Florida.

[@mattfoo1983]

You going to rrw Sunday?

[@ExocagedRC]

Wish I could but I have to get out to the Barbarian Scaleplex to start setting up for our Winter Series Finale, lots to do there along with recording more of these youtube videos. I will be at the USTE for all 3 days at the Jax RC Recycling booth with Sean, I'll be bringing a couple test jigs so you can test your servos and tire foams.

[@mattfoo1983]

Exocaged RC OK I'm in Leesburg. I've been wanting to get up to bsp for some time

[@ExocagedRC]

yeah there is a lot to do out there. Will you be at the USTE?

[@mattfoo1983]

Exocaged RC do you have facebook? Matthew Ellison

[@ExocagedRC]

Matt Ellison sure do. Look me up I’m on the BSP group and name is Joe Collins.

[@OswaldBeef]

damn sic fuk 2018 shil

[@The505productions]

should of ran them both on the same rig for a real control test

[@JViello]

Uhhh....he did.

[@scottb3323]

Good video, thank you

[@ExocagedRC]

you're welcome