2021 RC Crawler Tire Shootout - 1.9 KLR, Hyrax, Deep Woods, KM3 and Trencher
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- Опубліковано 28 січ 2025
- Proline Hyrax vs. Ottsix Voodoo KLR, Proline Trencher Duratrax Deep Woods and Proline KM3 battle it out in an RC Crawler tire test and review to find the best 1.9" rock crawler tires
Proline Trencher - snp.link/4ddc4475
Voodoo KLR - snp.link/0edfc560
Proline Hyrax -
Duratrax Deep Woods - snp.link/5543ce6b
Proline KM3 - snp.link/7cc35138
1.9 rc crawler tires at Amain - snp.link/73d2b6a3
Proline dual-stage foam - snp.link/e2744220
1.9 beadlock wheels at amain - snp.link/b7ae4719
I run the Duratrax deepwoods c3 tires with proline dual stage foams and I have found them to be great all around tires, mud, clay, dirt, rock, whatever.
Thanks for the video! I'm a beginner crawler/trailer, coming over from aviation. Bought a RGT86010 CJ, for an economical starter. Stretched it to 313mm, and ran a Wrangler hardbody, the whole time running imitation predators.($20 a set) You absolute are correct, when you said any of those will be an improvement over rtr stockers! Saw your older video on tire comparison, bit the bullet and bought some Predator Hyrax. I could not believe the difference!! It made my crawling experience so much more enjoyable! This video just reinforced the choice. I'm finally convinced, $ for $, it was the single most impactful addition to my truck, performance wise, in rock crawling anyway. Keep up the good advice.
U missed one of the best, if not the all around best tires Francis..... Proline Krawler t/a Kx in predator compound. U should definitely definitely definitely try them my friend. Amazing! 😁👍
Will do for sure!!
@@RCReviewChannel guarantee u love them better than the hyrax or I’ll by u ur next set if tires😉. Crazy good crawler. More realistic. Great video also buddy. As always, love ur content and keep up the amazing work. ✌️
+1! I was sad to see it wasn't on the list.
Best tires
@@RCReviewChannel And you must try the "Louise CR ROWDY" its going to blow your mind :)
I have tried so many different setups over the last 5 years. I really like my j concepts tusk tires right now(steel SSD wheels, dual stage foams), and the hyrax with dual stage are always good, even had decent luck with the Traxxas canyon trails. But I was amazed at how well the proline km3 worked on the powdery limestone I'm my area
I just switched to the Proline Trencher in Predator compound from the OG KLR Voodoo KLR Red compound. I'm happy with the switch for rock crawling in E.TN. Looking forward to testing mud/dirt capabilities. I'm using Hyrax G8 on my trx6. Thanks for the review!
local terrain dictates "the best tire", but I really like the Proline Krawler or Flat Iron
Love me some prolines 😩
Agreed, my g8 krawlers do better than my red klrs
I like my Flatiorns and XOR's for my area.
He said at beginning for his local conditions "rock and soil"
I really love my Flat Irons......they have been great
Thanks for the video. I have a couple sets of the Deep Woods. They are great for trail running and , they do really well in snow. They really are a decent tire. We recently picked up the Proline Flat irons in the G8 compound and, they are also a really good "all around " tire. We live in central NY, so lots of woods aand creek's to play in. Tire choice is definitely a big deal factor!!
Thanks for the info!
Love the duratrax SHOWDOWN myself, somthing different, nice information man!
It's all about providing data so folks can make better choices.
Where I live the km3's in g8 compound are like using a cheat code. I switch to the softer stickier compounds when it starts getting colder out
I have tried Ottsix KLR X4 softest, Ottsix KLR/M softest, Proline Hyrax Predator and Proline Trencher Predator. The Trencher did awesome on the first run with stock foam on my TRX-6 and will be my go to tire from now on. Now they have PL dual stage but haven't tried them yet.
Great comparison!
I run the Proline KM3's, Pitbull Bloodaxes in Alien compound, and also the VP tires so many complain about that actually work extremely well. In the Prolines I run crawler innovation medium inner, the Bloodaxes I run Crazy Crawler WP closed cell with width cut down to match, and the VP tires I ran the stock foams which worked well and also crawler innovation medium inner 4.75 tall that work extremely well. I live in the Bay and crawl from here to Truckee area so my terrain is wet, dry, soft soil, compacted soil, loose rock/gravel, and up in the sierras add in granite/slickrock. I currently only run 1.9
keep in mind the deepwoods basically require a dual stage foam, its performance is a thousand times better with a set of lil nova 4.5's with med in the rear and soft up front, also work very well with the proline xl foams if you have beadlocks with a slot of them
Thanks for always having informative work for us.
I liked the last song. Sounds like the music to every rose.
I think I would have included the JConcepts Landmines over the Deep Woods.
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exactly wtf. cause its better than all the others thats why
Enjoy :) ua-cam.com/video/m28wia3QB58/v-deo.html
I disagree
I just got the hyrax predator compound today. I can already tell it could use some stiffer foam to help with side hilling. Guarantee it'll outperform the rest with stiffer foam.
Ran that set up Sunday, with xl dual stage foams. Worked flawless scx10.3👍
@@rcstackz7333 I did the same, it's a must. I think the tire is designed to be used with dual stage foam.
I have the Louise Champ super soft tires with dual stage foam and I'm verry happy with them.
Just bought a set of Fastrax Rocko's (same as the Duratrax Deep Woods and Louise Champ's) which I hope will be ideal for the mixed conditions in my area. I already have the Louise Rowdy's (a.k.a. Duratrax Showdown and Fastrax Boxer's) which are superb easily outperforming my Pro-Line Super Swamper XL's and at half the UK cost. I'm running 100mm hairbun donuts in my 1.9's
I have the km3 predator and they ate amazing in my Enduro trailrunner
how are the deep woods there and not the jconcept landmines?????????
Very nice. hope you do a review for 4.7 Boomracing hustlers
I wonder if he has done a review on them
@@DassBoogalooEyakk hope they will 🙂
I run hyrax predator and love them I do recommend washing them after every run if you can keep them off the dirt and stay on clean, even wet rock they are incredible.
Wish u could of included the jconcepts land mines
heard you say you guys are in norcal where is the best crawl spot in this area i am out of sacramento
Where are the J concept ruptures at even though you can't run them in some comps?
I dont get it, why do they make em 125mm? Such a good tire, but to big :(
@@danielkonrad1444 because it suits some vehicles. Its perfect for a rig like the capra if you dont want to do 2.2
@@danielkonrad1444 I like the bigger size and run them on my vs410, my scx10iii, and my belly dragger
@@austinhamilton07lbz nice👍
Can you show us the best location to crawl in. California
Proline krawlers are my favorite. They grip the super slick creek rocks in my area. I wish you would have used a set of the stock trx4 sport tires. They're a damn good tire for an rtr.
Yes i agree
I use Traxxas tires and they are good in many conditions
very nice video, your comparisons have often helped me to choose between some products. curiosity have you ever tried the products of the Injora?
reviews say they don't grip as well and don't last as long either
You ever go crawl at Coyote Park in Morgan Hill by the water fall? Tons of natural rocks and boulders.
Can I ask where about in Northern California are you? I am in the Sonoma county area.
J concept landmine? Louise cr champ?
Surprised to not see jcon landmines in the mix.
Jcon ruptures are even better top performer
I'm using 2.2 hyrax on my trx4 79 bronco. Love them
What would be the best tryes for the d90 for sclae look and performance
my TRX4 Sport for class 2 rocks Pitbull Rockbeast XL, scale looking and working great! My C1 MST CFX Unimog has Boomracing Mud Terrain TRophy, incredibly scale looking, fair grip on rocks
I was wondering what size is the highly for the proline hyrock I was going to see if it fit on my custom rc boddy
We always use 1.9 rims and the 4.7 inch tires. So 1.9 inner and 4.7" outer diameter.
@@RCReviewChannel ty
The Deep Woods tread can be siped for more traction. You should retest with every other center peg removed. I chose siped Deep Woods over the tall and short Hyrax 1.9. I did thing the Hyrax required more breaking in though but got impatient and sold both. Just like the Traxxas Cantyons can be siped too. The Deep Woods when siped work great on 3.5lb trucks with dual stage foams too. You should revisit this test with the new to 2021 Pitbull and Jconcepts tires too.
Where do you live in Northern California?
Hyrax all day brother!
Where in Northern Ca are you?
a small question i m about to buy 1.9 hyrax predator 120mm with size of proline dual stage foams i should buy for them ?? they are in two difrent sizes
I just traded a pair of rock Crusher 2 RC four-wheel drive 4 Voodoo k l r with aluminum rims. I love the Voodoo k l r I think it was a good trade. Plus I have RC four-wheel-drive Rock Crusher ones so good trade. All right everyone have a great day and a great crawl
What about the Jconcepts landmines or ruptures
Jconcepts Scorpios outperform those two tires you mentioned.
Aren't they all the same year after year?
The same but different. :)
Good day, mate!
What would you say about GMade MT-1904 tyres? It'a stock GMade tyres.
A lot of people calls that tyres the best.
I have had best luck with proline's my self. I have done a few videos with tires too. I like jconcepts landmines with green compound, found those to work well as well.
Prolines have impressive rubber tackiness and quality control.
JConcepts we liked at first but when we put more supportive foam, it didn't perform. Seems like the tire likes to run flat so not much side and climbing support.
Try Duratrax showdown Cr 1.9 C3
In my forest , the traxxas Canyon trail are very good, on rock and small mud
Since this vid is about crawler tires I have a small question.
do you have a suggested tire that's a hard compound for when im using my TRX on cement and padded dirt? I like to drive my rc car on walks so im not always on a rough hiking trail, usually flat surfaces.
Hi, I'm looking for tires for my trx-4 and I need a tire that isn't too soft, I usually drive on the sand and thru mud and hard surfaces I don't do much rock crawling with it, what tire do yall think is best out of these 5 or in your opinion? I need a tire that can carry some weight because my trx4 is pretty heavy or a foam insert that can carry weight.
thanks
How about the trx6 what tires would you recommend stretching 1.9 over the 2.2 wheels
The best IMO is the stock tires cutting out every other knobby and soaking them in mineral spirits overnight then air drying. They are grippier than an ant eaters tongue and can grip better than any tire out there
Not a bad idea using solvents to break up that rubber a bit. You talking Traxxas Canyon Trail Tires?
damn, I literally just bought new tires yesterday
Anyone seen a video with a comparison between the tires that come with the redcat gen8 v2 and the proline hyrax? My understanding is they improved the compound since the v1 so I'd like to know if that narrowed the gap between the stock tire and the best tire
You should review the duratrax deepwoods against the duratrax showdowns. I see allot of debate against each other being better!
Showdowns are crap mate! Straight up. They act like shovels and just dig everything out the way and you go nowhere but down!
Hyrax or Goodyear’s are the best two I’ve found for all round! And I’ve been all around! Lol
I feel like this test was done in favor of the trenches and hyraxs. Because my proline km3s in predator compound grip anything and everything. Add any amount of wetness to that corse and they hyraxs and trenches won't even touch the rocks
Does anyone have recommendations for rim size and tires for trx6? I like to use it on lose dirt/gravel also big slabs of rocks or cement.... I live in Wisconsin so it's not always dry please help I would appreciate it
what is up with the music I hear no voices after a couple minutes
What tire did you recommend for my trx 6x6 2.2??..
What tire would you recommend for lots of loose dirt but still steep rock climbs? Any suggestions?
The deep woods. And for dirt and loose ground, you can cut some of the profile and it works even better.
Oh my God thank you
I live in northern California too I needed this
No Jconcepts?
I'm running the km3 in predator, awesome! I'd run the klr any day over the hyrex, I have both.
nice i like the rc 4xw good years
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Which Proline model won the test?g8?predator?
Predator
Predator. It has the most grip. Not the greates for heavy/fast vehicles.
@@RCReviewChannel Thanks for my favorite tire in my capra
Those Deep Woods look like a copy of a real extreme mud terrain tyre called a Simex Extreme Trekker.
Nice comparison, maybe you should comparing boom racing hustler m/tx also with those tires on video👍
I just broke down the other day and bought new tires and ordered the proline hyraxes off Amazon got the 4-pack turns out I was scammed packages being sent with China Post in someone wrote a review two days ago that said that they received their tires they look like hyraxes with no names on I hope mine are not like this but we'll find out July 1st I also ordered the proline dual stage foams I'm excited for
I run the proline bfg Krawlers on my Capra. 😍
I'm a little surprised that there's no Pitbull tires on the list. Their alien compound is really good. I have a set of the braven berserker tires that stick to the rocks like glue.
Braven Beserker. We'll have to look at that. We have some Pitbulls but they're not at the same grip level, more scale.
@@RCReviewChannel the 1.9's are a 4.35 tall, but I find that they grip so we'll on the rocks, it really helps make up what they lack in height. Just get the Alien compound.
@@RCReviewChannel Recently I purchased a set of RC4WD Mickey Thompson Baja Pro-X 1.9 and lil Nova foams. The tread is very aggressive and wide, I love 'em.
where do you crawl?
Ahh... the old Duratrax deepwoods. A super soft tyre without the added bonus of grip...lol.
Good job RC Review on a very tough review to give a true for everybody result....
Cheers👍
Awesome video! I agree, I think the Hyrax are the best, especially in mixed terrain. Have you considered getting a Redcat Kaiju? It's a basher, but since I've noticed you're getting a lot more bashers recently, I thought I'd suggest it. We got one and it's crazy! Anyway, great video 👊👍
Interesting. Got us thinking now!
I'm basically building my cheap ass ftx mauler on the idea of tyres last.
Star cut foam already done though
And overdrive, extended 4 links,
1080 ESC.
Still stock motor but I intend on crawlmaster soon.
Low wheel speed provides grip where there is touch to grab.
Still need punch though.
What I'm saying is that tyres are maybe the most important but not the be all and end all of crawling.
Love your videos. I live over in hawthorne nv. I have a awsome crawling spots around here. I want to get into 1/10 scale. I have a scx24 modded. If you could only buy one 1/10 crawler what would you buy. Price not considered?
It would be the Traxxas TRX4 Sport in kit form. Holmes Crawlmaster Sport motor and Hobbywing 1080 esc
Over 6x6 trx
Think I want both. And for my scale I'm thinking about the rc4wd 4-runner
Thanks. Would like to come over and crawl with you guys. Hopefully I can get over there this summer.
The deep woods work good with the boom racing 4.45 two stage foams.
That makes a lot of sense. Foams are critical to support this soft tire.
What about boom racing hustlers
Great video 🙂 Please make a comparison between Pro-lines Predators, Voodoo KLR and Jconcepts Landmines 👍🙂
Has anybody put km3 on a 6x6?
the 5.4" tsl bogger from proline is my choice
you should have put pitbull madbeasts on this list. super under rated tire. they work really well
Duatrax is like a louise champer
Shocked that the J concept ruptures are not on this list. I would take the ruptures over the hyrax any day, especially with PL dual stages in them. Feel like I spent my whole life trying to find the perfect tire for my terrain (Soft dirt and Rock) and the ruptures saved me. 🙏
Deep Woods takes 2nd for me, hyrax 3rd for my terrain unless I'm on the rocky riverbeds, then it's swapped. But for only rocks I use ultra PL Ibex anyways. 👍 Please do a vid on the ruptures with PL dual stage foam. It doesn't fit properly and that's the secret.
The best IMO is the stock tires cutting out every other knobby and soaking them in mineral spirits overnight then air drying. They are grippier than an ant eaters tongue and can grip better than any tire out there. I guess you can do the same with the Ruptures and hyrax. Too much tread causes tires to plane the surface rather than bite it which is why removing every other knobby helps big time. I use lexan scissors then clean it with a dremel sanding drum. Mineral spirits make the tire permanently super soft and you will need a super stiff inner foam and soft outer to sidehill steep angles.
@@FarmerFpv what stock tires are u referring to?
Super swampers
Thank you for your vidéo 👍👍💯
And the clear winner is the Louise (Duratrax) CR Rowdy!!!
You need to compare the original tires to these also, please? Great vid though :)
I love my mud slingers a little small but still great tire not much rock where I'm at though
Duratrax deep woods = Louise CR Champ? Anyway, really nice on the trail and seems like a good performer regardless surface.
Great all-arounder for sure!
Flat iron XL
I agree that these are the best crawler tires on the market but you missed the J-concepts Landmines and the Proline Krawler instead of the KM3
I'd love to try them all to find a favorite. But the exorbitant pricing of these is way beyond my monthly disability check. I've been using proline products since '85 and these prices now are ridiculous and greedy. True, I don't have to buy any of these, but fair pricing would be thoughtful.
cant hear ya over the music that came in out of nowhere
I bought the showdowns for looks and they looked like they would perform really well… wow! How I was wrong! The duratrax are truly crap! I will be putting my proline Goodyear’s back on
looks to me like your above 100 anti squate in the rear bro
Deepwoods are nice and soft and conform without the grip lol they were my first set of tires I think my stock trx4 cut and siped do better I think
Another great video!
Hyrax is really good and suitable for TRX4, but Deep Woods are really good for lighter crawlers like Axial SCXII (look at this video ua-cam.com/video/H_O-F1pxd80/v-deo.html).
As you mentioned for Hyrax, Deep Woods need some hours of work to get out the best performance that lasts forever, even after a lot of consumption.
Some other really good tires are:
- Proline Krawler (after many hours of use)
- Proline Super Swampers large (impressive as you take from the shelf)
- JConcept Landmine (110 and 120 km diameter, when are clean their grip is really impressive)
- Duratrax Scaler (after many hours of use)
- Pitbull original (110 or 120 mm diameter)
Making a classification is not so easy because it depends much from single obstacle material/surface and WET CONDITIONS with slippery rocks may change a lot.
I'm looking to either get the hyrax or the Krawlers. I usually do dry and wet rocks and unsure of what to pick any suggestions?
@@flamekills9554 I think each one is a good chance, maybe Hyrax is a bit better on wet because of its sharp and thin profiles, but also depend on the car you have and the foam you buy. For TRX-4 Hyrax + G8 is a good choice, for Axial SCXII or similar lighters cars, Krawler + Predator compound maybe a better (and also best looking, in my opinion) choice.
Krawler design is not much efficient in turns, because of its trasversal design, Hyrax performs really better in turns.
Anyway Proline rubber is really good on any kind of tires they made.
@@flamekills9554 Another consideration is about the rock surface.
If rocks surface is quite flat, maybe Hyrax is better, but if you have scattered rock surface Krawler may hang better to any irregularity because of their larger dowels.
This is so relevant that happens even with cheap Krawler like tires !
@@montesamapping Awesome man appreciate it! 👍
@@flamekills9554 happy to be useful, thanks
Deep woods is what I’m running on my scx10 ii. They are very soft and are wearing fast. I wouldn’t recommend them. Proline last so much longer. Yes the deep woods are cheap, but u will be paying more in the end. Awesome vid.
You should have the flat iron instead of that deep woods meant fo rmud. Too late now LOL
The km3 are best imo. The hyrax are very bad in sandy conditions as the km3 is good on rocks but awesome on sandy hills and self cleaning! You forgot that. The hyrax will pick up all sand and will be done there. So all terrain the km3 is best out thers
I'm in totally agreement about how bad are Hyrax in sandy/soil... Excellent tires but definitely not for this conditions