How does the WLToys 124019 drive with larger 1/10th Gravel Tyres?

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So after seeing how well these Tyres worked on the WLToys 124018, I wanted to see if they would work as well on the WLToys 124019! What do you think will happen? They did not work so well on the 144001 so... Check out the video to see and leave your thoughts in the comments section below!
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Please be aware that running larger tires in theory can cause your ESC or motor to run hot and eventually break. I haven't personally had this issue with any of the cars and do not know anyone who has had a problem, but please keep an eye on the temperatures. If it does run hot then do not use the tires! 😉
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[@benjimandover8072]

Hey John...I just received my 124019 in the mail last night...yes I used your code...and yes I took all that awesome advice and greased the diffs up good...I just ran it 5 mins ago and the only part I didn't like were the stock tires...luckily...my new ones will arrive in 3 days...cheers John 😃👍👍👍

[@JohnRobinsonRC]

Hiya and so great you got it, greased the diffs and are happy with it. Thanks for using the code! Much appreciated! 😊 👍 Great news about the tires as well. You are gonna have fun! 😊 👍

[@robsrcinsanity1220]

Those look really nice on that car as well as improving the handling 👍🍻

[@JohnRobinsonRC]

Hiya robert! Yes I thought so for sure! 😊 They are staying on my 124019 as the go to tire. Loving them. 😉 Have a lovely evening. 😊

[@GyuHobbyRC]

Nice vehicle, nice video Awesome Let's get along with friends with the same hobbies. 잘 지내봐요. 😁😁😁😁

[@JohnRobinsonRC]

Good morning. Thanks for the kind words! And of course! Have an awesome day today! 😊 👍

[@thejkyle]

Great info! That’s a lovely place to bash around, just don’t send it over the side into the ocean 😂

[@JohnRobinsonRC]

Ha ha! That was the one message I gave to Colin my son. 😂😂😅

[@KurtsRCs]

Nice it looked like it did good with the bigger tires

[@JohnRobinsonRC]

Hiya Kurt. Yes this car really suited the larger tires indeed. And SOOOO stable at max speed, even over that rough terrain. Have a lovely evening. 👍😉

[@camrowdrone6497]

Adding music really makes a difference 👊🏻👍🏻

[@JohnRobinsonRC]

Hiya Cam. Hope you are keeping well? Yes that music was great! Wish I had taken more slow motion to make it last a little longer! 😊 Have a great weekend! 😊 👍

[@RCOverKill]

I think I'll buy a few more too, I like a few aluminum parts like the diffs, shock towers, steering, and the steering hubs. Brings the price up a bit, but it's really tough at that point. Does the XLF buggy have metal diffs?

[@JohnRobinsonRC]

Hiya. Makes sense. Xlf buggy. I don't know I'm afraid. I don't have one. 😔😊👍

[@JC-11111]

I found some that are 110mm diameter that I might try, to gain ground clearance. I know you lose top speed with bigger tires but this thing has plenty of speed to give up a few mph for more clearance.

[@Dalehogg89]

Bigger wheels will gain top speed if there is enough power to push them. Smaller will gain acceleration. This is just down to the way the gearing works by the time wheel diameter is taken into account. Same reason a real car's speedometer will read under if you put huge rims and tires on it.

[@lllcinematography]

Nice review. What's the ground clearance with the new tires? And is there any way to increase the clearance?

[@JohnRobinsonRC]

Hiya @Lesly Leon Lee and the ground clearance is 35mm but you can't go higher as then the dog bone (drive shafts) will be stretched too far and will cause damage. 😉 Have a great day. Kind regards, John. 😊

[@lllcinematography]

@@JohnRobinsonRC Ahh I see. That makes sense. Thanks!

[@Kowalskikm]

I like this tire option! What weight diff fluid would u recommend? And if u had to suggest one other upgrade What would do? I'd drive it mostly off road and thought maybe the shocks...

[@JohnRobinsonRC]

Hiya. The differential casings are not 100% sealed so using oil is not possible. That's why I use white lithium grease. Great handling and great lubrication. Concerning another upgrade I would say anti roll bars. Improves the handling very much. I have a video somewhere. 👌

[@Das-Veilchen-X]

A cool run 😎 lg Max

[@JohnRobinsonRC]

Cheers mate.

[@nimblybimbly4002]

Great video! What would you say is the short course truck equivalent to the 124018/019? Great value, tough, fast, upgradable with lots of parts available?

[@JohnRobinsonRC]

Good morning. You mean an alternative? I am afraid I always struggle with answering these questions as I haven't owned a lot other RC cars. The Q903 is the only other truck other than the Cheetah and the Q903 is amazing. I can recommend that one as its durable and great value for money. I have a video if you would like to watch it. The Q901 and Q902 are the same car just with a different shell. Have a great day! Kind regards, John. 😊

[@nimblybimbly4002]

@@JohnRobinsonRC Thanks! I'll check it out.

[@stevemdelacruz5602]

Ivjust gothe same tires for mine.crazy fun though

[@JohnRobinsonRC]

Hiya Steve. Yes for sure they are. Quite stable on the 124019 but bonkers when jumping and messing around. As I said on the video, these tires are staying on this car for now! 😊 👍 Have an awesome weekend! 😊

[@brandon6984]

Wltoys should make a Truggy or MT version of this car with bigger tyres and different body/mounts and wing like the LC racing EMB-T. The modular platform should also be able to support other versions like touring or rally car for those into onroad

[@JohnRobinsonRC]

Yes that would be cool. I don't think it's long before they do something like that! 😉

[@CMBProjects]

Great! You would like to see my homemade 1/5 49cc RC car!!

[@JohnRobinsonRC]

Hiya! Yes that sounds very interesting! 😊 👍

[@CMBProjects]

@@JohnRobinsonRC so it's on my channel :)

[@JohnRobinsonRC]

I'll get to it ASAP. Busy busy day. 👍👍👍

[@CMBProjects]

@@JohnRobinsonRC perfect! You will be impressed!!

[@punkr0cker22]

Ha! The googly eyes killed me

[@JohnRobinsonRC]

Hiya scotterbrain. Yes every time when editing, I always smile when I see them. It's the little things in life! 😊 😂😁 Have a great day! Kind regards, John. 😊

[@cosimocorigliano7113]

maybe if you add a weight on the chassis or if you change the springs it could increase the overall stability

[@JohnRobinsonRC]

Hiya! I thought it handled quite well. Much better than the 144001! But adjusting the suspension is also an option that can be done. Loved this car on these wheels! 👍 Have a great day! 😊

[@Thomasbest2876]

Would a carbon chassis make up for the speed loss from the bigger tires?

[@roadstar499]

so nothing broke during this test??? are those all stock parts except for that one mod you did??? thanks... seems like a great car..

[@JohnRobinsonRC]

Hiya. Nothing has broken on this car at all. Since owning it. It is a great car and other than swapping the tires and greasing the diffs there is no other upgrades from factory stock. Very stable. 😊 👍

[@brandon6984]

Did you get any damage after that bash? bent cvds/dogbones, diff cups? I have a 144001 and the metal on those parts are too soft and get bent/damaged easily even after a similar bash session like the one you did in this video.

[@JohnRobinsonRC]

Good evening Brandon and do you know what. I didn't even think about it until you just asked. No, there was zero damage on this car at all. Nothing. Nothing on the 144001 either for that matter. Man these cars can take a beating. 😉😊 Thanks for the comment and have a lovely evening. Kind regards, John. 😊

[@brandon6984]

@@JohnRobinsonRC Interesting, maybe the 144001 I have is a dodgy one lol the dogbones and cvds are so loose in the cups as it has been worn down. I have only had 4 sessions so far since new. the dogbones/cvds bend after almost every session.

[@JohnRobinsonRC]

Yes that doesn't sound right at all. When the wheels are attached and the nuts on is there much movement when you pull the wheel outwards? Like trying to pull it off the car? There should be as little as possible. Also maybe increase the ride height a little. I have a video showing how to use 4 screws to make the car into tarmac spec but you can use the same trick by using the same 4 screws to stop the suspension dropping down so much and stop the extra stress on the joints. Try it and see if it helps? Good luck. 😊

[@brandon6984]

@@JohnRobinsonRC There is not much play at all in the front wheels. I make sure the nuts and screws are tight. The ride height is actually already as high as possible. I used the shock mounting holes on the arms closest to centre. Im thinking maybe that is the issue and there is too much droop causing the dogbones and CVDs to be angled too much especially when its in the air. Before landing/rolling the cvds and dogbones get crunched on that angle. Will try changing the droop settings. Thanks for your help.

[@JohnRobinsonRC]

Good luck and please come back and let us know if you solved it. 👍

[@2nddgree]

I put some tires about this size on my 124018 and it overheated in about 5 minutes on stock electronics and stock gearing. Heard maybe I need to gear up, any advice?

[@JohnRobinsonRC]

Hiya Francisco and sorry to hear that. I personally drove for 2 batteries length of time without issue which is strange. 🤔 I know you can change the pinion gear to help but surely it should be geared downwards or to a smaller gear so that can compensate for the larger wheel diameter? However I haven't tested it myself and would need to look into it more. I know for sure changing the pinion makes a big difference. What's the temperature in your country when it overheated may I ask?

[@2nddgree]

@@JohnRobinsonRC yeah gearing down would make more sense. Not really sure where to even start on figuring out tooth count as I don't have any laying around to test, but ill keep searching the web. And for temp, it was in the low 40s F

[@JohnRobinsonRC]

Wow and it still over heated. My god. I remember when I did the video, it was about 25-30c and no issues so some things not right.

[@BUDGET_RC_RACER]

Hi, great video…👍 And 👍👍👍 for running this buggy in off-road…and not only for speed on the street again and again…😎🤣😂😊🙏😉🧐 As a classic 4WD buggy platform the 124s are naturally (also…) made for off road conditions, and it is doing very well on surface you are running it on…and the 1:10th scale buggy tires seem to be very good for performance doing so… Transforming the vehicle due to their bigger size somehow into some sort of Truggy style… This option will give us soooooo… many possibilities tire wise… cool…! And I also agree to what you say about the bouncing rear-end…just running it the way it comes out of the box before wildly making adjustments… I mean, if you would "seriously" 😉🧐 want to race competition on exactly this surface, yes, then you could easily work on the shocks and suspension to optimize performance. A model like the given one hast all needed adjustment options to do so,…and working on a model in this way is one part of our wonderful hobby …. "one", but not the "only one"… You were obviously just out there to have FUN 👍🍀😎 driving and you wanted to see how the bigger tires work out… so there was absolutely no reason for you to work intensively on the setup… Keep on having a good RC FUN time…!!! 🍀 Thorsten 🌞

[@JohnRobinsonRC]

Hiya Thorsten and thanks for the comment. Yes I agree with you that the 124019 is more based towards tarmac. Its very good all round but for sure the speed runners like it for a reason. Without doubt there is a lot of adjustments that people can make. For me I need to check it and leave it standard so that the video appeals to everyone. The rear end does need a little work though if people wanted, however I kinda like the fun of it! 😉 To be honest, I am just impressed with the 144001, 124018 and 124019 considering their price point. WLToys have done well to cater for the needs of many with the basic platform. Interesting to see what WLToys will come up with next. 😉 Have a great day today. Kind regards, John. 👍

[@BUDGET_RC_RACER]

@@JohnRobinsonRC Hallo John, I hope it is OK for you that I address myself direct to you…😊 Like I have told you before, I really, really…REALLY like all your work and posting… REALLY good! I always like it when I see that you have posted something new…🌞 And I am absolutely with you, that you are keeping its as basic as possible, to keep it understandable for as most as possible interested RC enthusiasts… You are really good keeping to explain interesting topics as easy as possible, despite the fact that you have a very good, high level of RC skills 👍👍…I am personally absolutely convinced about this… 😉🧐 I say this totally full of honest feeling, especially because I know that I can not do exactly this as cool and good as you can… Because I know quite a lot about RC, I have much more problems than you keeping it understandable without overstraining too many with all my knowledge and experience…😂😊🤔 I am also absolutely with you that the WLtoys 124s are extraordinary models with an unbeatable value for the money… And I think, that the buggy version is excellent 4WD racing off road buggy within modern standards, only a little bit smaller und therefore less expensive in purchase and running costs… Did you see the following…? kzbin.info/www/bejne/o2LZqn2EfN1orbc How FUN does this look… 😎🤣😂😊 And already out of the box the buggy seems already quite competitive… WoW…! OK, nowadays most popular off-road racing on carpet and/or AstroTurf makes it easier for this wonderful WLtoys 4WD buggy in its smaller scale, but nevertheless it looks great on the track… And now you impressively showed that it can be quite capable on "real" off road surfaces, also… Keep on having a good RC FUN time…!!! 🍀 Thorsten 🌞

[@JohnRobinsonRC]

Hiya! Yes of course you can! Its the part of running a channel that I love most is the chatting and direct communication! Thats how I also learn! 😊👍 Thank you so very much for your kind words! I am so SO thankful as they truly help me to continue to create content! SO thank you! 😊I personally am not convinced I have high RC skills! 😬😂 But since starting to work on the channel a lot I have learnt so much! And again mostly from you beautiful peeps! That carpet track is brilliant! I love it! Wish I could do it on my roof but its just a little too small! Maybe one day I will attempt a double level track! Ground and first floor! 😂 Thank you so much and have a lovely evening. Kind regards, John. 😊

[@Thomasbest2876]

Do the 1/10 scale tires work the engine more?

[@Hicks998]

Hi great video can these tyres go on the 144001 as well. Thanks

[@JohnRobinsonRC]

Hiya. Yes the video released just before this one is the same tyres on the 144001! 😊 👍

[@Hicks998]

@@JohnRobinsonRC is it worth it I see you said it wasn't stable

[@JohnRobinsonRC]

Hiya. It wasn't as stable as the original tyres no. But remember it depends on what surface you are driving on. Oh the big rocks here it bounced too much. But on grass and small gravel it will be great! 😊 👍

[@Hicks998]

@@JohnRobinsonRC cheers mate for the 13€ it's not wasted I'll use them on my 124019

[@JohnRobinsonRC]

Yeah exactly. On the 124019 they were a lot of fun. They are always on my 124019. 😊

[@timorlevy1588]

Can you put 1:10 scale chassis and drive shaft on 124019? And if it can be made. Can you just do the same with the 144001?

[@JohnRobinsonRC]

Hiya timor levy and thanks for your comment. You could potentially use a 1/10th scale chassis but there are so many issues with fitment. However yes you can buy the parts and extend the 144001 to make it into a 124019. 😎😁 Have a lovely evening! Kindest regards, John. 😊 kzbin.info/www/bejne/mHixc3eJepdjbsU

[@molax5674]

what about the steering.. will it hi0t the body while you steer?

[@JohnRobinsonRC]

Good morning Molax. No not at all. Doesn't hit anywhere. Have a great day! Kind regards, John. 😊

[@joeljoel12428]

How much power did you lose with those bigger wheels?

[@mansurrahim]

Did the upgraded tires easily swap in or did you need to change any other parts?

[@JohnRobinsonRC]

Hiya. No the old ones come off and the new ones straight on. No adjustments required. 😉👍

[@mansurrahim]

Sweet! Thanks for the info. Best wishes from Toronto, Canada.

[@JohnRobinsonRC]

Thanks. Best wishes back from Malta. Stay safe! 😊👍

[@mansurrahim]

@@JohnRobinsonRC just got mine today! I noticed there is a clicking noise when I move the car from the gear or diff...is this normal?

[@JohnRobinsonRC]

Hiya and congratulations. Yes the clicking noise is coming from the motor. Put your ear near to it and you will hear the clicking sound. Nothing to worry about. Make sure however that you grease the diffs. 😉👍😊

[@Leofangclaw]

front tyre of mine wiggle only when going backwards other than than istill cool when going off road and some jumps

[@JohnRobinsonRC]

Yeah great fun with jumps! 😊👍

[@stephenksiazek812]

How about putting on some foam tires on this machine? 👍😎

[@JohnRobinsonRC]

Hiya Stephen. When they arrive I will surely do that! 👍😉 Have a great day. Kind regards, John.

[@sf49erswarriorsgiantsgumba99]

Beautiful view! Where is this?

[@JohnRobinsonRC]

Hiya. It is in Malta. Place called Zonqor Point. 😊👌

[@sf49erswarriorsgiantsgumba99]

@@JohnRobinsonRC nice! My girlfriend is Maltese and I’m going to ask her to take me there.. thank you!

[@JohnRobinsonRC]

@@sf49erswarriorsgiantsgumba99 enjoy my friend. 👌😊

[@fabiofboful]

Hi, could you make a video talking about the 2838 4500kv from Surpass Motor using a 15t pinion? I've read its the cleanest and no mode required upgrade except for drilling the pinion.

[@JohnRobinsonRC]

Hiya Fabio. Yes I'll take a look but I'll have to buy the equipment first. Leave it with me and I'll see what I can do. 😉👍

[@tresparatodorc7400]

I have to say that that big wheels on stock ESC on this 144001 - 124018 - 124019. Are burning the ESC. So if you do that ESC will get really hot 🔥 and then give up. That happens to my 124018 😭 😭 😭 and after waiting for it and got everything 5 minutes first run and ESC fried. I'm now waiting for Brushless kit. Y love how this cars perform with bigger wheels but at end you need to upgrade. Stock electronics can't handle it for long time.

[@JohnRobinsonRC]

Hiya and thanks for your comment. I personally haven't had any problems and I know of many running the larger wheels from when they first owned the car, again without issues. I'm so curious why some are having problems and others not... I think if people keep an eye on the temperature of their esc it should be OK. Saying that I drove the 144001, 124018 and 124019 for a while and had no problems. 🧐 Have a good evening. 😊

[@tresparatodorc7400]

@@JohnRobinsonRC maybe not all ESC suffering that in my 12428 I run bigg wheels with no issue. In fact I have checked to put a 12428 ESC but they have different servo plug both 5 pin but different sizes. I love the car but that ESC problem is there as I have seen few had that problem too.

[@JohnRobinsonRC]

Yeah isn't it strange how some have that problem and some don't. Just like some can run a 3s battery and when others try it fries their esc.... Sorry to hear you had the problem though but good that you are upgrading your car now! That will be fun! 😁 😁 👍

[@tresparatodorc7400]

@@JohnRobinsonRC yes that's also true some run 3s no problem and others ESC can't handle it. I think that's something wltoys have to work on it that will be great some better electric or even a stock Brushless. Have a good option night and John

[@JohnRobinsonRC]

Yes brushless option when buying would be great! Let's hope they do that! Have a great day today! 😊 👍

[@joseinocentelopezdeagustin3941]

Veo en tu video que sigues teniendo el defecto de fábrica en las ruedas traseras están torcidas hacia dentro. Eso tiene una pequeña solución y corrijes el tren trasero.

[@marccaracal7443]

I think you applied too much shock spring preload. The car would be more stable and jump less otherwise.

[@JohnRobinsonRC]

Hiya. Everything was standard. I always try and leave it as standard as possible so it's the same for everyone to see. So the know how it will act if they get the same parts. That's why I try not to upgrade so much. So many options that as some point my car and therefore videos won't be useful to others. However thanks for the info. It is much appreciated and will be used at some point. Have a lovely evening. Kind regards. John 😊

[@marccaracal7443]

@@JohnRobinsonRC I learned this by viewing the Ultimate RC channel videos. They are old but still very good and informative. Here is the one talking about Spring Preload : kzbin.info/www/bejne/nnKnc2CKh56eY5I. You will learn lots of things about RC on this channel. Have a nice day friend.

[@paulcasamar1796]

Stock gears sir?

[@JohnRobinsonRC]

Hello Paul. Yes all stock gearing. 😊👍

[@paulcasamar1796]

Thank you very much sir. Will try to use 1/10 wheels.

[@JohnRobinsonRC]

Just remember to keep an eye on the temperatures of your motor and esc. I live in Malta with high temperatures and have had no issues but still keep an eye.

[@aeiiii3613]

what size diameter?

[@codyscorner4337]

88 mm

[@aaronbrodie5930]

You are outside wearing a mask?

[@JohnRobinsonRC]

Yes because it was the law in my country. I'm not such an idiot to ignore the rules and then post a KZbin video. I simply cannot afford a 1000 euro fine. Thank you and good day.

[@aaronbrodie5930]

@@JohnRobinsonRC didn't realize they charged people even if outside. Sorry about that. Big government is a problem everywhere. Anyway I just orded bigger tiers for my 124019.

[@JohnRobinsonRC]

Yes Malta has been a very weird country. At the top of a mountain alone I must were a mask, yet I can then go to a restaurant and sit with 20 friends in close proximity and take off my mask. Go figure. My apologies for being abrupt. Been having to defend the mask since it became law here and some people have been horrible and very rude so I have become defensive. You obviously are not one of them so sorry for my negative response. 😊👍😉 You will love the bigger tires. Really work well on the 124019. 😊👍