Overview
Pro-Line is taking the 3.8" tyre game to the next level with the Badlands MX38 HP BELTED tyres – arguably the baddest tyre ever conceived for 1/8 scale monster trucks. If you're searching for premium RC monster truck tyres UK or looking to upgrade your existing setup, these pre-mounted wheels deliver exceptional performance across all terrain types. The Badlands MX38 HP tyres are renowned for their sweet motocross-inspired tread design, and the all-new generation kicks that up a notch with bigger and bolder knobby tread that commands attention on any track or terrain. Whether you're a serious RC competitor, a weekend basher, or someone discovering high-performance RC vehicles for the first time, these ready-to-run mounted tyres represent the cutting edge of Pro-Line's engineering expertise.
The Badlands MX38 is a true all-terrain tyre that will find traction on virtually any surface, but performs best suited for loose and loamy dirt, mud or grass. Just imagine your truck throwing up huge rooster tails with these awesome-looking tyres! Pro-Line has invested significant research and development into creating technology that allows them to mould a high-performance herringbone weave pattern belt inside the Badlands MX38 HP tyres. This advanced belting system prevents the tyre from ballooning or expanding during use – a critical advantage when you're pushing your RC vehicle to its limits and demanding maximum control to put the power down even at high speeds. The result is a tyre that maintains its shape under extreme conditions, delivering consistent handling characteristics whether you're accelerating hard or navigating technical terrain.
Proudly manufactured in the USA since 1982, these pre-mounted Badlands MX38 HP tyres sit on Pro-Line's next-generation Raid 3.8" removable hex wheels, featuring a distinctive 10-spoke design that mimics full-size racing wheels. The removable hex system is revolutionary – imagine being able to replace a damaged wheel hex without needing to replace your glued tyres. This innovation makes the Raid 3.8" wheels a must-have for backyard bashers and serious competitors alike who want maximum versatility and cost-effectiveness from their RC setup.
Key Features
- Molded-in High-Performance Herringbone Weave Pattern Belt — Pro-Line has engineered a sophisticated internal belt structure into these tyres that prevents ballooning and expansion during high-speed use, giving you superior control and consistency across all driving conditions and terrain types.
- Aggressive Motocross Inspired Tread Design — The tread pattern is specifically engineered with bigger and bolder knobby elements inspired by full-size motocross bikes, delivering exceptional grip and visual appeal whether you're racing or bashing.
- Soft M2 Compound Rubber — The tyre rubber compound is formulated to provide incredible grip across a variety of surfaces, allowing you to find traction on loose dirt, mud, grass, and mixed terrain without sacrificing durability.
- Belted Tyre Technology for Power Control — The belted construction gives you control to put the power down consistently, allowing you to accelerate hard and maintain traction even when pushing your monster truck to its absolute limits.
- 3.48" Wide x 6.8" Tall New Tyre Size — This new dimension was developed specifically to fit the current generation of monster trucks, offering a perfect balance of scale-realistic proportions and aggressive stance for modern RC platforms.
- Soft Foam Inserts Included — Each tyre comes with quality foam inserts that provide the perfect damping characteristics and support for maintaining tyre shape during aggressive driving.
- Removable 8x32 Hex Wheel Design — The innovative removable hex system uses an interlocking 8x32 design secured by 8 M3 screws spaced 32mm across, allowing you to replace damaged hexes without removing your glued tyres – saving time and money.
- Raid 10-Spoke Wheel Design — The wheels feature a distinctive 10-spoke pattern that mimics full-size racing wheels, delivering authentic styling that looks incredible on your monster truck whether displayed or in action.
- High-Strength DuPont Nylon Material Construction — The wheels are manufactured from premium DuPont nylon, providing exceptional durability and impact resistance for intense bashing and competitive racing.
- 17mm Hex Fitting with Offset Options — These wheels feature 17mm wide offset 8x32 hexes as standard, with both 1/2" offset and zero offset hex adapters included in the box for maximum setup flexibility and geometry tuning.
- M3 Wheel Hex Hardware Included — Quality M3 x 12mm long socket head cap screws are included to secure your hexes, ensuring a reliable and professional installation.
- Made in the USA Since 1982 — Pro-Line has over four decades of manufacturing excellence and reputation in the RC hobby, ensuring every product meets the highest standards of quality and performance.
Technical Performance
The Badlands MX38 HP BELTED tyres represent the pinnacle of 3.8" tyre engineering for 1/8 scale monster trucks and comparable RC vehicles. The innovative belted construction is the standout performance feature – by moulding a high-performance herringbone weave pattern into the internal structure of the tyre, Pro-Line has solved one of the fundamental challenges of running large-diameter tyres at high speeds: tyre ballooning. This is when a tyre expands outward under centrifugal force at high RPMs, changing the vehicle's geometry, reducing control, and potentially causing instability or loss of grip. The belted design prevents this entirely, maintaining consistent tyre shape and diameter throughout acceleration runs and high-speed cornering. The soft M2 compound rubber provides exceptional grip across all surface types – loose and loamy dirt, mud, grass, and even hard-packed terrain – without requiring tyre swaps between different track conditions. The aggressive motocross-inspired tread pattern with bold knobby elements digs into soft surfaces for traction while still maintaining stability on more compact terrain. These tyres measure 3.48" wide and 6.8" tall, making them perfectly proportioned for current-generation monster truck chassis from manufacturers including E-REVO 2.0, SUMMIT, ARRMA KRATON, Tekno MT410, and other compatible 17mm hex platforms. The wheels themselves are constructed from high-strength DuPont nylon material that resists impacts and crashes without cracking or breaking, essential for serious bashers who test their equipment to its limits. The removable hex system revolutionises wheel maintenance – with 8 M3 screws securing the hex to the wheel at 32mm spacing, you can quickly replace a damaged hex without needing to remove your carefully glued tyres, saving significant time and money during intensive racing or bashing sessions. The package includes both 1/2" offset and zero offset hex adapters, providing complete geometry adjustment flexibility for dialling in your suspension geometry and handling characteristics perfectly.
What's in the Box
- Pre-mounted Badlands MX38 HP 3.8" BELTED tyres on Raid black 8x32 removable hex wheels (pair)
- 2x 8x32 to 17mm 1/2" offset hex adapters
- 2x 8x32 to 17mm zero offset hex adapters
- 16x M3 x 12mm long socket head cap screws (SHCS) hardware
What You Need to Complete
- 1/8 scale RC monster truck with 17mm hex axles (such as ARRMA KRATON 6S, Traxxas E-REVO 2.0, Traxxas SUMMIT, Tekno MT410, or compatible platform)
- Radio system with compatible transmitter and receiver
- Battery pack suitable for your specific vehicle platform
- Battery charger compatible with your platform's battery type
Important Usage Notes
Please note that the Badlands MX38 HP tyres have a maximum speed rating that, if exceeded, could result in permanently damaging the internal belt. Over-revving your Badlands MX38 HP tyres could result in breaking the internal belt structure, which will not be covered under warranty. This damage can be caused by "diffing out" your tyres (spinning a tyre against the ground whilst the axle is stationary) or holding the throttle open while one, two or three of your tyres are stopped, which substantially increases the RPM sent to the free-spinning tyre or tyres and places excessive stress on the belted structure. For wet condition driving, it is recommended to put drainage holes in the tyres to release any trapped water, which can affect weight distribution and handling characteristics.
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is the difference between belted and non-belted 3.8" tyres for RC monster trucks? — Belted tyres feature an internal herringbone weave pattern that prevents the tyre from ballooning or expanding at high speeds, maintaining consistent shape and geometry for improved control and stability. Non-belted tyres rely purely on the rubber compound and can expand under centrifugal force, changing your vehicle's handling characteristics unpredictably. For high-speed running and competitive use, belted tyres like the Badlands MX38 HP offer a significant performance advantage.
- Are these tyres suitable for beginners? — Yes, absolutely. While the Badlands MX38 HP tyres are sophisticated products featuring advanced belted technology, they are pre-mounted on wheels and ready to install on any compatible 17mm hex RC monster truck platform. No tyre gluing or mounting is required – you simply attach them to your vehicle and enjoy. The pre-mounted configuration makes these ideal for RC enthusiasts of all skill levels, from absolute beginners to seasoned competitors.
- What vehicles are these tyres compatible with? — These pre-mounted wheels fit any 1/8 scale monster truck with 17mm hex axles, including popular platforms such as ARRMA KRATON 6S (all variants), Traxxas E-REVO 2.0, Traxxas SUMMIT, Tekno MT410, and other compatible monster truck models. Always verify your specific vehicle uses 17mm hexes before purchasing.
- What is the removable hex system and why is it useful? — The removable hex system uses eight M3 screws spaced 32mm apart to secure the hex to the wheel. This innovative design allows you to replace a damaged wheel hex without removing your carefully glued tyres, saving you time and money. When a hex gets damaged, you simply remove the eight screws and swap in a replacement hex (available separately as PRO634500) rather than discarding the entire tyre-and-wheel assembly.
- What tyre sizes come with these wheels? — The Badlands MX38 HP tyres measure 3.48" wide and 6.8" tall – this is the new size developed specifically for current-generation monster trucks like the E-REVO 2.0 and KRATON 6S.
- Can I use these tyres on different wheel designs? — These come pre-mounted on Pro-Line Raid 3.8" removable hex wheels with 17mm hex fittings. If you want to use just the tyres on different wheels, you would need to remove the tyres from these wheels and re-glue them, which requires tyre removal tools and professional technique.
- What hex offset options are included? — The package includes both 1/2" offset hex adapters and zero offset hex adapters, giving you complete flexibility to adjust your vehicle's geometry and suspension setup for optimal handling on your chosen terrain.
- What should I do if I damage a hex? — Rather than replacing the entire tyre-and-wheel assembly, you can simply remove the eight M3 screws securing the damaged hex and install a replacement hex (available separately). Replacement hexes for this system are listed as PRO634500.
- Are these tyres suitable for wet conditions? — Yes, the Badlands MX38 HP tyres perform well in mud and wet grass. However, Pro-Line recommends drilling drainage holes in the tyres to release any trapped water, which can affect weight distribution and handling characteristics if left inside.
- What does the M2 compound mean? — The M2 designation refers to the specific rubber compound formulation used in these tyres. This soft compound provides exceptional grip and traction across a wide variety of surfaces including loose dirt, mud, grass, and mixed terrain, without compromising durability for casual bashing.
Why Buy from RC Model Shop?
RC Model Shop is a trusted UK RC retailer and authorised dealer for all the brands we stock, including Traxxas, ARRMA, Losi, FTX, Hobbywing, Spektrum and more. Based in Walsall, we have a physical store where customers are welcome to come in, view products and purchase in store. Whether you are a seasoned competitor, a weekend basher, or just discovering the world of RC for the first time, our team of experienced RC enthusiasts is here to help you find the perfect setup and provide ongoing support. Order the PRO 1/8 Badlands MX38 HP BELTED F/R 3.8" MT Mounted 17mm Blk Raid G-PRO10166-10 today with confidence, knowing you are buying from an authorised retailer with genuine products, expert knowledge and a commitment to customer satisfaction. Shop online or visit us in Walsall — we look forward to helping you get the most out of your RC experience.
