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Old 01-11-2007, 10:08 PM
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Winter Ice Tires

So I bought a foam tire package today for my Hummer, couldn't pass up the $3.97 price tag. Well, they do pretty much nothing for grip, except make it worse, so I thought I'd make some sick spike tires for getting around on the ice. This is an easy mod that requires little experience and time.

First turn the tire inside out and poke small nails, I think i used carpet tacks, through into the middle. You'll need atleast 8. Now, turn the tire back right-side out so that the nail heads are on the inside and the points are sticking out. Now slip the tire back over the wheel and trim down the nail ends so that the tire fits on your XMOD without knocking into the body (I used the drift wheels for this since theyre so little and cheap). Then take your truck out onto some harsh surfaces to test it out!

*Hardwood Floor = Bad Idea
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Old 01-11-2007, 10:21 PM
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Sorry all, I'll post some pictures once my dad gets back from San Diego with the camera
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Old 01-12-2007, 04:55 AM
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*Hardwood Floor = Bad Idea
hahah... thats funny stuff... i saw them for 2.97 and just couldnt say no either... too bad they suck hard... maybe i'll make a hellraiser firebird... although i just bought a T-MAXX and another Team Associated car... we'll see how xmods fair with those gas cars... =P
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05' Ford Mustang -> Custom Tamiya Paint, Light Kit and thats it cuz it aint a GM... gonna get a 6 cell when my girl learns to solder...

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Old 01-15-2007, 12:06 AM
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Here are the pictures.
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Old 01-16-2007, 01:10 PM
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haha... thats cool... i actually was just messing with all the tires i had in my xmod box... and the foam tires arent too shabby on short carpet... they gripped a lot more than the rubber tires... but they are ugly... either way... still like your idea for them... good job...
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05' Ford Mustang -> Custom Tamiya Paint, Light Kit and thats it cuz it aint a GM... gonna get a 6 cell when my girl learns to solder...

Traxxas T-Maxx .15 -> Aluminum chassis parts... soon to get a custom light kit...

Associated RC10GT -> RPM bulkheads...
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