PowerHobby Defender MX Belted Tires on the Traxxas Maxx

These belted tires worked out pretty good but could been a little more round. Links below for the tires and other mods on this truck and the truck itself, please use the links to help support Exocaged RC, Thanks!!!
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[@bryancaraher]

I have bought three sets of this in the last month. Only 1 of the 6 wheel/tires I paid $150 for is still in working condition. They wheels on all of them have huge cracks in them. I haven't done any crazy bashing either. I'd say the most abuse it's taken is a couple wipeouts and rolls across a soccer field and parking lot. To put this in to context, I have had this Maxx for 3.5 years, not sure how many different sets of tires, but not one broken wheel before these Powerhobby wheels and tires.

[@bryancaraher]

Update, all six wheels have cracks in them I didn't notice the small crack in the last one until I was cleaning it up. Perfect 0-6 record.

[@tonysmith7989]

Perfect. You even called the split second difference on the rotation. Especially if that was your next shot. 💯🔥

[@gwsmrc8985]

I always do exactly what you did when I get new tires, flip it on its back and pull the throttle a bit! I’ve had many different brands, even proline and JConcepts, with manufacturing defects that make them not round! Save your receipt/packaging, and call the manufacturer… 90% of the time they’ll replace them, cut you a deal on a new pair, or even refund you all your $!

[@rezzrollinrc]

Can’t wait for tha 1.9s to drop👊🏽✊🏽😈

[@wellcrc-6703]

The trick is balancing them. We do it on our drag cars. That wobble youre experiencing causes wear on axles, hubs, bearings, diffs, and not to mention the speed loss. We use hobby clay. Use a 2wd front end. Spin the wheel slowly. Wherever the tire stops add weight to the top of the rim as close to the inside as you can. Repeat and add clay until the clay you added moves positions every spin. Enjoy.

[@restinpiecesrc5528]

Nice review, i agree theyre definitely not round, honestly besides that they look like theys be awesome for my hobao hyper sst, stock tires definitely leave alot to be desired, trying to find something besides the typical choice which is dboots backflips 4s

[@ps3fanboy1885]

Thanks for the video my buddy just ordered a set of these tires from this video.

[@vbspeed7571]

That's it bring My Maxx out 4 play time..✌🌍📣📣📽

[@John_D2]

trencher lp or badland lp are my favorites for the maxx.

[@acidfly1]

holy shit, are those things oval shaped?

[@RuisRcAdventures]

That was an interesting review Joe. I recently bought a set of 2.8 Proline Trenchers for my Rival MT10 but i also looked at the belted set. Apart from being more expensive i was kinda put off by the fact they said on the description they're not best suited for the kind of bashing we do. I thought that's a little odd so yeah i didn't get the belted set but seeing your max running belted tyres and still be able to baclflip it got me thinking maybe i need the belted Prolines... hmmm 🤔

[@alankowalski8781]

Try the belted Trencher 3.8’a on the Maxx. You’ll love them

[@LuisTorres-tm2jc]

I just picked up a rival mt10 looking for a new set of tires myself what did u end up going with

[@Miguel.herrera.71]

How do you film, drive, commenting and do stunts while thinking of future plans for the hobby? I can’t even take a pic of a still object while fully concentrating on what I’m doing. 💯

[@ExocagedRC]

LOL its just something I do, in crawling videos I'll be talking away and do something cool and say that was awesome!

[@netybar7136]

What do you think is the bast tires for the maxx? Thanks you keep up the good work

[@AMM0394]

Some look more round than others leading me to believe it’s a quality control issue with glueing or something with assembly. Other than that, they don’t seem to really dig into the dirt unless you really mash the throttle. They do look cool however. Think I’ll be sticking with my sledgehammers for now

[@Mletchworth]

Joe, I noticed that when you were flipped upside down at the beginning your drivers rear tire was the most wobbly. It looked like the axle shaft was moving around as well, so maybe something is bent or the tire is so out of balance it’s causing the axle to move around

[@ExocagedRC]

everything was shaking on that

[@onemansvideos2134]

If you watch the slow motion the inside of the tires were ballooning

[@onemansvideos2134]

I slowed it down even more and you can definitely see it

[@just_inolredneck8319]

I tried to drive mine the other day one handed while trying to film…. Way harder than I expected.. it was my first attempt at driving one handed.. thats gonna take some practice! Joe do u like the metal shafts better than the plastic? And can u tell any difference in it? And what battery do u run? Great video as always!

[@ExocagedRC]

yeah I twisted the plastic ones right off

[@just_inolredneck8319]

@@ExocagedRC I think as stuff breaks I’m going to contact u and let u help me get the right parts as stuff breaks.. if that’s ok?

[@old-rcplane-phart]

👍

[@shanemartin3173]

Any updates on the Powerhobby Defenders since this video? Have they gotten better? Or have they met the bottom of a storage bin?

[@hotrod102]

No, they haven't gotten better.

[@hectorgorritz6781]

Have you had any problems with these tires? I think because they are not rounded they blow all my outer bearings and broke all my hex hub screws. 😢 think I may just sell them and find better belted tires.

[@thisIsRC]

1:53 Some nicely bent toe links you've got there! 😅

[@ExocagedRC]

lol plastic flexes....right?

[@rcmtb1052]

Can stock traxxas maxx do this with this tire? I’m still searching for a perfect tires for my maxx.

[@jamesmower1852]

Do you think those would be a good size wheel and tire for the Traxxas e-maxx

[@ExocagedRC]

should be, but maybe a bit small

[@jamesmower1852]

@@Shadows-RC yeah I know that trick with the duct tape in the glue done it before but honestly the chevrons are heavyI also have a set of Pro-Line Badlands not the MX the original Badlands in the chevrons our way more weight I'm looking for a lighter wheel and tire combo for my e-maxx build something that will save on the drivetrain I run both the tracks of chevron's and the Pro-Line Badlands on my emax and my E-Revo 2.0 now the chevrons are nice in the winter time in the snow but the Badlands work a lot better on the pavement and on the dirt

[@jamesmower1852]

@@Shadows-RC no I run the 3.8 Pro-Line Badlands they're more like the truggy style rime antire the lighter Badlands not the big heavy ones

[@jamesmower1852]

@@Shadows-RC yeah I only run 4s onnit plenty of power mine is actually a T-Maxx conversion emaxx I only run it pretty much for the nostalgia I have the E-Revo 2.0 in the UDR for bashing sometimes I run 5S on the emaxx plenty of power

[@clairecooper3848]

I’m thinking it’s the way they were glued to the wheel …. not enough care 🤷‍♀️

[@lindsayskerman7761]

Those rears are so outta balance on your slow mo

[@onemansvideos2134]

They seem to balloon on the inside

[@alankowalski8781]

There too small. Try 3.8’s and it will back flip all day for you. I have the badlands, street fighters, and trenchers. The trenchers are my favorite. They do well on pavement and dirt, but also as the height to the Maxi to give it the ground clearance it needs not to smack the chassis all the time

[@ExocagedRC]

I did the 3.8’s and had major heat issues.

[@alankowalski8781]

@@ExocagedRC that just means you need a bigger motor. I have heat issues too, and i was running the 1515, I am going to drop the 1717 in it

[@jameslyons1978]

uneven belting

[@macmccartney5760]

They look off balance like almost any Traxxas tires you buy, them only good tires Traxxas makes are the anacondas, and there only for the smaller cars