Tires vs Tracks on the Traxxas TRX-4 - Product Review

[@allmightygreatone1048]

Your video and rc athletes enlightened me to the trx4. Got the bronco and ford body. So much fun going slow. Since 1986 it was all about speed.

[@scalefreakgaming]

Going slow is so calming, and VERY technical if done right.

[@wildsau1965]

my experience with tracks . great on trail and sand but driving up larger rocks and steeper inclines they dont come close to tires

[@scalefreakgaming]

I really prefer tires. They are so much better and more options

[@77Avadon77]

@@scalefreakgaming why don't they work on steep inclines?

[@JG-zb7om]

Thanks for the video. Great review and information about the tracks. Would not have guessed they would make that big a difference in battery consumption.

[@scalefreakgaming]

I expected a small difference with the gearing change, but that was HUGE

[@Dsaubt]

Those Traxx are freaking cool!!

[@scalefreakgaming]

Tell me about it. Some of the video of them rolling over things looks so cool

[@TheRoadTaken]

Great point about the price comparison.

[@scalefreakgaming]

At the end of the day, all of this costs so much. So...know what you can.

[@SebastianLong]

I've got the Traxx myself. I got them on pre-order for $200. I bolted them on and took a few pics, but that's all I've done with them yet. I run Alientac wheels with Proline Flat Irons typically. I got the tracks for strict applications such as sand, mud, and snow. Otherwise I run the tires. The right tires and foams can get you over terrain the tracks can't. I tire can conform to the surface (with the right foams) where as tracks really can't as well. The tracks are mostly for very soft or slippery conditions while not so much for dry or rocky conditions. I heard that Traxxas will be making different treads for the Traxx, not sure when or what they might look like. If I were to assume, a more aggressive tread will be the first to come out.

[@scalefreakgaming]

The Traxx were actually pretty good on the rocks. As long as you can get an edge of the Traxx to the rock, it would go. And some of the rock fields, it went over like a hovercraft in a flat field. Sucked some of the fun out of it. And for mud, it was like wearing snow shoes. Just skimmed over. Can’t wait to see what snow does.

[@scalefreakgaming]

PS- Great price. You scored a deal.

[@DronemanJoeRc]

Just picked up the TRX4 and it came with a set of tires also and I look fwd to taking it out for a test myself. Thanks for sharing.

[@scalefreakgaming]

Awesome! The TRX-4 is one of the best scale trucks I have ever driven. To the point that my wife won’t let me drive her’s any more.

[@zaxpage9003]

I believe traxxas also states it stay in low range using traxx. Even doing that I did have temp issues trying to move to fast in low.

[@scalefreakgaming]

It does. I saw that later on the site.

[@melissasolinski2614]

I just picked up a pair for 140 with a metal servo horn. They were used once. I couldn't pass them up

[@scalefreakgaming]

That’s an amazing score. Good buy.

[@TSully2013]

What is your feedback take on traxks?

[@rcuintheshed6981]

Great video epic location good comparison great to see families that rc together 👍👊💯

[@scalefreakgaming]

If we aren’t doing it together, we aren’t doing it.

[@andyrichey1192]

Yeah that was awesome, think I'll stick to my Voodoo KLR/M's they are a awesome tire. Appreciate you sharing this is the beauty of the hobby , out with the family. This is my passionate too !! I'll watch for more.

[@Weemanfaescotland]

Hi guys the best video I've seen on & about rc tracks, open and truthful about them as well telling us about the battery life 👍👌 And your wee (little) boy lovely & funny 🤣 😂 🤣 Kind Regards James Fae (from) Scotland 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿 Part of the UK 🇬🇧 👍

[@scalefreakgaming]

That’s what we try to do. A lot of people were sponsored to make these Tracks look good. I wasn’t...And I can be open about it.

[@BuyitBreakitFixit]

Very cool comparison. I did the same one but used the 2.2's, because they kinda matched up, size wize...haha great video

[@scalefreakgaming]

DId you put the 2.2’s on the stock set up? Or did you get the long arm kit?

[@michaelroot6064]

I found using 3s lipos my motor always got hot so now I just use 2s lipos and it still has plenty of power

[@scalefreakgaming]

Only had 3s to test at the time

[@michaelroot6064]

@@scalefreakgaming cool thanks love your videos

[@BruceSwift]

I’d like to snag a pair of these traxx to make videos with on my Bruce’s rc adventures channel. They would be a dedicated winter use

[@rcmaasenwaal]

I’ve never really looked into the tracks but man they seem to work great! Too bad it drains batteries though, I’ll stick with tyres. Subbed 👍

[@scalefreakgaming]

totally. Tires are way better.

[@dwightsolis2495]

I was struggling with mine. Mind you I bought them used but I looked them over before running them. I did manage to burn up my motor with one battery. I put in a 30 turn motor and lowered the pinion gear. Any other suggestions?

[@scalefreakgaming]

Umm...make sure the pinion and spur are the correct size for the battery output you are using. And keep it in low gear all the time. They aren’t ideal. I went back and stayed with tires.

[@joweemac]

Thank you, really good information!!

[@garyfreeman9]

I have Traxx on my sport and I use it only slow. My motor gets warm not hot. But key advice with Traxx go slow don’t push it to make up time.

[@erebus1964]

Nice video. But I think that tracks do make more sense on snow or sand. For rocks I would prefer tires too.

[@scalefreakgaming]

Yes,I think it’s also a good option for the snow.

[@ant9072]

@@scalefreakgaming its the only option in snow lol. That's how I can use mine all winter.

[@jdsrcs8061]

Ooooo its Ford verses Chevy!!!! My to favorite old school full size SUV's. I have a set of traxxs for my defender and I love them in the snow and sand and some creek running. And for for every thing else tires, but tires are fun in snow, sand, and water too. For me I use my 2s lipos with my traxxs. Good vid!!!

[@scalefreakgaming]

Since these have been released, my wife is hell bent on getting a real Bronco.

[@jdsrcs8061]

@@scalefreakgaming Hahahahahaha!!! Happy wife, happy life with more RC's!!!

[@bdp3502]

Hi......do you have the long arm lift kit on there with the tracks? Thanks.

[@scalefreakgaming]

Nope, that’s just the tracks bolted on the stock set up

[@bdp3502]

Perfect.... I ordered a set today. Thanks for the reply I appreciate it.

[@scalefreakgaming]

They are fun. It’s almost mesmerizing to watch how the tracks will form over rocks

[@jimmyc8329]

BDP 350 you took the words right out of my mouth!!👍👍 Thanks. I have the Bronco and considering getting the Tracks.

[@scalefreakgaming]

It’s a lot of fun, but it’s also REALLY easy to conquer almost everything

[@streetsweaper5618]

Just got the blazer about a week ago hit the trail once but you can really tell the stock servo is too weak , you’d think they’d put the high torq servo they have in from factory for a $500 truck my axials came with better servos out of box and they cost less granted you don’t get the cool accessories like the trans diffs etc but for traxxas to cheap out on a main part of the truck is disappointing

[@scalefreakgaming]

Yes, it 100% does need a servo. And yes, I think it would have been nice to have it in the truck. But, at the same time, I do like a lot of the other stuff that’s on that truck that might have had to have been sacrificed to spend on the servo. Plus, I have a few other servo’s.

[@TSully2013]

What motor set up is on your tracked rig?

[@scalefreakgaming]

It was the stock set up. Not ideal.

[@GunShy1961]

if u dont read the yellow sheet that comes with the trakas dont be surprised u drain energy .the tracks r suposed to run in 1 st gear only diffs locked

[@scalefreakgaming]

I read like half the sheet, therefore I was only half surprised

[@jeremykamel9655]

Nice video! Nice review! Thinking about this truck for my kid for Christmas. We have a bunch or different RC’s but only one Traxxas. This think looks like it’s good quality. Is there any aftermarket motors cooling heat sink kits yet? I did that for my eRevo years ago. It seemed to help.

[@scalefreakgaming]

The TRX-4 has been amazing. We haven’t had to do anything to it. I put Pitbull tires on it...because my wife wanted it. But the stock tires are awesome as well. You don’t really need any upgrades. The truck is amazing right out of the box.

[@jeremykamel9655]

@@scalefreakgaming it’s honestly making me want one for me as well. We have Losi Night Crawlers but they are so slow when between obstacles it drives me a little crazy. I like the fact that the TRX-4 has a 2 speed gearbox.

[@scalefreakgaming]

@@jeremykamel9655 The two speed...I don’t really use. Same with the locking diff’s. They are neat, and they have their pro’s, but I don’t use them. Best value for money, the TRX-4 Sport.

[@jeremykamel9655]

@@scalefreakgaming thanks for the advice. I appreciate it.

[@sanrasuzumaki942]

Tracks give you more surface contact so you get more traction but also more resistance therefore consume more electricity out of those batteries, not ideal for that terrain but really cool looking.

[@andyb9994]

That's odd about the battery, I have same blazer with tires, and a TRX sport with Trax and no battery issues with the sport at all, oh I just seen the end of your vid and that's your problem, Traxxas says do not use high gear with Trax no matter the gear, only supposed to use low gear...

[@douglaselliott8298]

There is a reason (other than weight) the A1 Abrams tank only goes as fast as it does. And did you ever see what a snowmobile(snow-machine) engine can do powering a lightweight wheeled vehicle? The Traxxas 'Traxx' super-power is that it 'Fascinates'. Just like we love to watch our crawler's tires 'ripple' from rocks and torque applications and our suspensions articulate to their extremes over obstacles we are "fascinated" with watching the mechanics/dynamics of caterpillar tracks. Unless the conditions demand such a large contact patch as given with 'tracks' they often are far more problematic than wheels.

[@scalefreakgaming]

That’s a really good way to say it. Went to Skycraft yesterday to look at the TRX-4 Sport with the Traxxx. We spent some time just being amused by how the tracks drive over everything,

[@khwamtay6459]

I have the new deep tracks and they work way better, then the old design.

[@lazy986]

I don't know if you reply to comments on your older vids, but I'm hoping, yes. I just recently purchased this rc with the deep terrain traxxas installed. It comes with tires as well. It also comes with some of the other upgrades that the trx4 doesn't have on the original rtr. The downside, and excuse me for the possible lack of terminology, because I'm just getting back into the rc hobby, is that the rtr with the traxxs already applied only has a (one speed transmission)?? Not the one that comes with the original rtr. So I'm not sure about the cost of the trade-off. I'll probably just buy one of the original rtr's tomorrow just for this reason. Lol, but most likely. I've seen comments before about the weak steering on other channels yet wasn't sure if they were talking about with tires or trax. But straight out of the box.... definitely noticable with the Traxxs installed version. Don't get me wrong. I love the truck and not trying to be negative. I'm just agreeing. So. To improve this I purchased the Traxxas recommended parts. The Traxxas (ebc)? Lol and the Traxxas 2255 servo. I'd respect your opinion on this servo if you've dealt with it. Now if you'll excuse me.. I think I forgot to Like and Subscribe and will take a moment to do so. This was a good family vid.

[@scalefreakgaming]

Of course I still respond. So...the Traxxas steering servo leaves a little to be desired. I’m going to be switching mine out for something new once this one breaks. It’s just...too weak, and I have some other good ones in the stash. I would actually prefer the single speed transmission over the two speed that came with the original ones. The second speed is faster, And I don’t want that. I always want slower. The original trucks also came with the selectable locking diffs. Yes, that’s neat. But...meh...not needed. If you don’t have the two-speed trans or the selectable diffs, don’t bother. With the tracks vs tires. I’m going to stay on tires.

[@lazy986]

@@scalefreakgaming haha! I think I just changed my mind on getting the original truck. I like the tracks for some applications. Mainly climbing these huge plowed mounds of Michigan snow. Lol. But definitely like tires for everything else. Thanks for the input on the servo. If you have a good one in mind let me know. Keep it on for wheels and thanks for the reply.

[@Waltkat]

For the tracks, 35 or 45 turn motor = more torque which = cooler motor and longer run time.

[@Alienvisitor007]

Maybe truy a combo trax at the back wheels on the front

[@scalefreakgaming]

Possible something to try

[@rrenegadoo]

Nice video review..... so how long you battery last? And hers? , I know you said almost 4 times, but how much is in time... 10, 20, 30 minutes?.... Thank you.

[@scalefreakgaming]

I wish I could remember. It was probably less than 30

[@rrenegadoo]

@@scalefreakgaming thank you.

[@NathanStorer-RC]

I just bought a TRX-4 that came with the Traxx (my very first crawler) and they work wonders in the snow. I can see how it would be a concern for heat when it's a bit warmer out and, like you said, it doesn't steer for crap with the Traxx on. I did buy the 400Oz servo and the BEC kit to try to help out, but I think the Traxx are just going to be a winter accessory for me. I'm excited for spring and summer to come so I can get out on the trails and put it to good use.

[@polishsniper8806]

Haha that kid at the end of video was amazing

[@scalefreakgaming]

Right? He’s totally amazing.

[@sprather84]

SHE WINS ‼‼‼

[@scalefreakgaming]

She always wins. Always.

[@stevebevan1266]

Cool vid, and i have both trucks but not a fan of traxx, each to there own.

[@scalefreakgaming]

Yeah, I wouldn’t put them on my own truck

[@C_Rod84]

Why run 3s and 2200mha? Why not 2s and 5000mha or more?

[@scalefreakgaming]

We have a bunch of trucks that are all set up for this battery...so we have a bunch of them.

[@zhugzug]

This thing is amazing maybe go with a brushless motor and 5000mh battery?

[@rcobsessed2801]

Trax are for snow . Thats just my opinion. We built a plow for my buddys track set up . Those trax don't even get looked at till snow flys .

[@scalefreakgaming]

Well, The Traxxas site shows then in snow, and rocks, and mud. Either way...tires win.

[@rcobsessed2801]

@@scalefreakgaming not in snow . I still refuse to use tracks / buy lol . yah they do out preform tires in snow only . Don't tell my buddy i said that ,he's been trying to get me to buy some for 2 years now . I though they were chinsy when i was installing them on atvs . Ice build up ,all kinds of issue . Same on an rc .

[@caljader3388]

Maybe they would be better in snow?,🤔😀👍 Thanks

[@jeremymann8930]

Not surprised by any of your findings, give how real tracks affect real trucks.

[@scalefreakgaming]

I was amazed with how the tracks bowled over everything it was fun to watch.

[@ka4172]

How many bearings i need to change in the tracks ? Ha ha ,if you love to crawl in creeks with steep rocks tracks not an option! If you live in a muddy,snow or swamp area tracks are the way to go!

[@scalefreakgaming]

Sure it’s an option. You can always get rubber sealed bearings and pack them with grease. It’s not a good option, but...still an option. Either way, the tires are better.

[@nukedathlonman]

Nice, but I think I'll stick to conventional tires. :-)

[@scalefreakgaming]

Reggie Reginato me too

[@OptimisticPessimist]

Yeah, I think I’ll stick with tires too. Way cheaper, and a longer playtime!

[@1982james111]

***************************************************** just bought these and straight out of the box there's a lot of rolling resistance from just trying to push them by hand. It says they are pre tensioned from factory spec but seems really tight so considering there's four tracks it's no surprise the battery ran flat quick. I've now since slackened the tracks off a little with the adjuster and now have a much less rolling resistance and longer battery again. I bet he never checked the tension before installation. Ps it does state not to use in high gear via the red switch so your bad.

[@scalefreakgaming]

I did check the rolling resistance on each track and it all felt okay. Given how there were times that each track slipped on the cog, I think it would have been a little tighter. Nice of you to assume though. And I did read the bright coloured “Notice” Paper that talked about gearing adjustments for surfaces and 3S Lipo. But I missed the part about high gear.

[@HydraMainframe66]

First off the tracks are only supposed to be used of mud sand and snow not rocks

[@stompindakka3222]

The Trax look cool and probably do well in the snowy months. I still personally prefer tires over traxs. Have you tried low gear to help prevent overheating? Awesome video keep up the great work!

[@scalefreakgaming]

I hope to try that again when the snow comes. Wait, did I just say I’m waiting for the snow to come? I take that back.

[@scalefreakgaming]

Yes, I did low gear. It’s really slow, but it does help it from getting too hot.

[@stompindakka3222]

@@scalefreakgaming yes you said you were waiting for the snow. Maybe the Trax be better suited for a brushless setup. Only other thought would be gear down to a 10T pinion to Take the stress off of the motor a little bit more but you'll still loose wheel speed with the Traxs

[@scalefreakgaming]

I think it would he as well

[@daemoninkubus]

I had the Traxx on my Trx4 sport and the motor always got hot. I added a heat sink and fan to the motor. Then it started making chirping sounds from the mesh of the motor, very aggravating. Took em off, too hard on the equipment

[@wingmangaming2043]

I like the traxx but it’s a load of money to put them on a trx4 so I’m buying the Tex 4 sport tha comes w them

[@scalefreakgaming]

Wasn’t available at the time.

[@wingmangaming2043]

@@scalefreakgaming I know that’s why I wait every time I like a Traxxas product and a cool accessory so I don’t put 500 in to a truck I could have got w that 500

[@scalefreakgaming]

Waiting is a bad idea for when I was doing reviews on new products :). Which is also why I stopped doing reviews. I have spent A LOT of money on needless stuff just to get a video out.

[@scottdashnaw2345]

Bring more batterys lol and i like both 👍

[@RC1oNeTV]

Hi~My new friend~~That's awsome comparison ~So, I added your channel~~Let's be good friend~!!👍🤩😍

[@allyoucando8486]

to be honest. traxx are great but force the motor to the point is going to be replace, the traxx need more power from the motor. they do the job but even is the performance much better the wheels i preffer the wheels, less stress to motor

[@البروالمطر]

All types of tracks faile in sand i tried everything crawler with tracks and tanks and rc Ripsaw and wpl with tracks all failled . Iam very sad no body telling thats to new hobbiest

[@scalefreakgaming]

That’s not what sells, my dude. I have been in and out of this hobby for 34 years, and it’s the same thing now as it was back then. Just new companies, new logo’s, and updated branding. These tracks were fun to use for the day, but I never used them again after this. I much prefer tires for all my kits. And while there are different tires and foams that can improve the traction or handling, it all makes it easier to do what I’m looking to do, and effectively removes a challenge. Years and years of testing just helped me learn how to build trucks that were so easy to drive, it took some of the fun away, and now I don’t drive them at all any more. I’m short, use what makes you happy. And have the best time possible with the people that are important to you.

[@البروالمطر]

@@scalefreakgaming it's okay i just have dream to see rc vehicle with tracks struggle in deep sand and purchase almost all types and it failed i feel so sad becuse i watched reviews of all that vehicles and no one say the tracks will faile in sand it some it will keep sliping and some will fall over and if U tit the the motor will stall and wheels inside will stop . Iam posting this comment just for the guys like me want to offroad with tracks so they know about it . Thanks

[@actuallyIV0]

Owww now fUNnY!

[@sprather84]

Subbed up 4 Bear 🐻

[@scalefreakgaming]

Thanks! I will let him know.

[@KingMrBigE]

so even though the tracks float over things quite easily, it looses to tires... gee whodathunkit. I mean, if tracks were so good they would be on cars and trucks and not just on bulldozers and bobcats, etc.

[@Mr718kidd]

👍🏽👍🏽😎

[@joshuaharbert4529]

They very good at trails, hills and lose dirt/leaves but as for rocks they’re a joke and just pop off constantly

[@lammatt]

the tracks make it look too easy

[@scalefreakgaming]

matt lam it was way too easy