Traxxas 7774G Sledgehammer Tires & Green Wheels (2)

Sledgehammer belted tires pre-mounted on green X-Maxx wheels, assembled and glued, sold as a left and right pair with foam inserts installed.

The Sledgehammer is Traxxas's belted tire, and the belt is the whole point. At the speeds an 8S X-Maxx reaches, an unbelted tire balloons outward under centrifugal force — the contact patch shrinks, the truck gets vague and skittish, and in extreme cases the tire can fail. The internal belt holds the tire's shape at speed, which means a consistent, larger contact patch, dramatically better high-speed stability, and far more confidence when you're running flat-out.

The trade-off is a slightly firmer ride and a bit more rotating mass than a standard AT tire, but for anyone chasing top speed or running big open spaces, belted tires are close to mandatory rather than optional. The green wheels are a straightforward way to add color without repainting a body.

• Sledgehammer belted tires for high-speed stability
• Green X-Maxx wheels
• Assembled and glued, ready to install
• Foam inserts pre-installed
• Includes one left and one right assembly (2 total)
• 8S rated

Fits: Traxxas X-Maxx and XRT.