TRX3665-BLK

Overview

The Traxxas Black Monster Truck Wheels & Terra Groove Tyres represent the perfect upgrade or replacement option for RC enthusiasts across the UK looking to enhance their monster truck performance. Whether you're a seasoned basher, a weekend warrior, or exploring the world of RC cars for the first time, these professional-grade wheels and tyres deliver the grip, durability and visual impact that makes monster truck driving truly exhilarating. Traxxas has engineered these components specifically to work seamlessly with popular monster truck platforms, ensuring you get maximum acceleration, superior traction, and reliable performance across multiple terrain types.

The Terra Groove tyres are instantly recognisable by their distinctive "hand carved" tread pattern, which replicates the aggressive look of full-size monster truck tyres whilst delivering genuine performance benefits on real-world surfaces. The deep-dish black wheels with beadlock detailing aren't just about aesthetics—they provide structural integrity and a professional appearance that transforms the look of your RC monster truck. These wheels and tyres come pre-assembled, mounted with foam inserts and pre-glued, meaning you can install them immediately without requiring additional preparation or setup. This ready-to-fit approach makes them ideal whether you're replacing worn tyres on an existing RC truck or building a complete monster truck setup.

Available at RC Model Shop, these genuine Traxxas components are backed by our reputation as a trusted UK RC retailer and authorised Traxxas dealer. Whether you need to refresh your monster truck's footprint or want to experience the handling advantages of genuine Traxxas engineering, this wheel and tyre set delivers proven performance and reliability.

Key Features

• Terra Groove Tyre Tread Design — The distinctive "hand carved" tread pattern that replicates full-size monster truck treads isn't simply for show; it provides genuine performance benefits through optimised block geometry that improves edge grip and traction modulation across varied surfaces, helping you achieve better control during acceleration and cornering.
• Tough Rubber Compound — The tyres are manufactured from a durable rubber compound specifically formulated to hook up and deliver maximum acceleration, whilst providing excellent grip across a wide variety of surfaces including dirt, grass, pavement, and rocks, making these tyres versatile enough for virtually any RC driving environment.
• Pre-Glued Assembly — The tyres come pre-glued to the wheels, eliminating the need for adhesive application and saving you preparation time; this factory assembly also ensures consistent glue coverage and wheel-to-tyre bond strength for reliable performance.
• Foam Inserts Included — The integrated foam inserts provide sidewall support and cushioning, reducing tyre roll during cornering and aggressive driving whilst improving overall handling characteristics and tyre longevity.
• Deep-Dish Black Wheels — The black wheels feature a deep-dish design that not only looks aggressive and professional but also provides structural rigidity for off-road impact absorption and enhanced durability during hard-use bashing.
• Beadlock Detailing — The beadlock design detailing (featuring the characteristic beadlock ring appearance) adds visual authenticity to your monster truck whilst helping to secure the tyre bead during high-speed runs and aggressive driving.
• Sold as a Pair — You receive two complete wheel and tyre assemblies, which is sufficient for front or rear replacement, or you can purchase multiple pairs for a full four-wheel upgrade on compatible monster truck platforms.
• 12mm Hex Compatibility — The wheels feature a standard 12mm hex interface, ensuring compatibility with numerous Traxxas monster truck platforms and other popular RC vehicles, providing flexibility in how and where you can use these components.
• Multi-Platform Fitment — These wheels and tyres fit 12mm hex vehicles configured as nitro rear, electric front, or 4x4 front and rear, giving you multiple setup options depending on your specific monster truck platform and driving preferences.

Technical Performance

The Traxxas Black Monster Truck Wheels & Terra Groove Tyres represent purposeful engineering designed to deliver consistent, predictable handling across diverse terrain types. The tyre compound has been carefully formulated to provide the ideal balance between grip and durability; this is critical because monster truck tyres must sustain repeated impacts from jumps, rocks, and rough ground whilst maintaining traction during acceleration bursts. The foam inserts work in conjunction with the tyre sidewalls to manage energy absorption and rebound, which is particularly important when you're landing large jumps or driving over rough terrain common in UK RC bashing environments. The deep-dish wheel design isn't arbitrary—the additional dish provides more material in the critical mounting and structural zones, increasing resistance to impact damage from rocks, roots, and kerbs that can easily damage shallow-dish wheels. The 12mm hex mounting system is the industry standard for monster truck platforms, meaning these wheels integrate seamlessly with popular Traxxas vehicles like the Stampede, Rustler, Hoss, and Monster Truck platforms. The pre-glued assembly ensures that the tyre-to-wheel bond is consistent from factory, eliminating variables that can arise from home assembly and gluing. Whether you're driving on hard-packed dirt at your local RC track, through muddy grass fields, across rocky terrain, or on pavement, the Terra Groove compound delivers responsive handling and reliable grip that helps you extract maximum performance from your RC monster truck.

What's in the Box

• 2x Black Monster Truck Wheels with beadlock detailing
• 2x Terra Groove Tyres (pre-glued to wheels)
• 2x Foam inserts (mounted in tyres)

Frequently Asked Questions

• Which Traxxas monster trucks are these wheels and tyres compatible with? — These wheels feature a standard 12mm hex mount and fit nitro rear, electric front, or 4x4 front and rear configurations, making them compatible with most popular Traxxas monster truck platforms. Check your specific model's specification to confirm it uses 12mm hex wheels; if it does, these will fit perfectly. Popular compatible models include the Stampede VXL, Rustler VXL, and Hoss 4x4 VXL, among others.
• Are these tyres suitable for off-road RC bashing in the UK? — Yes, absolutely. The Terra Groove tyres are specifically engineered for off-road use and deliver excellent grip across dirt, grass, rocks, and pavement. The tough rubber compound is designed to handle the demands of aggressive bashing whilst the tread pattern provides traction modulation, making these ideal for weekend bashers and competitive off-road RC drivers in the UK.
• Do I need to glue the tyres to the wheels myself? — No—these tyres come pre-glued to the wheels from the factory, saving you time and ensuring consistent adhesive coverage. The wheels are ready to install immediately upon receipt, making them perfect for quick replacements or upgrades.
• What is the difference between Terra Groove and other Traxxas tyre options? — The Terra Groove tyre features the distinctive "hand carved" tread pattern designed to replicate full-size monster truck tyres whilst providing excellent grip across multiple terrain types. This makes them a versatile all-terrain choice suitable for diverse RC driving environments. Other Traxxas tyre options may be optimised for specific surfaces or conditions, but Terra Grooves are genuinely multi-purpose.
• Can I use these tyres on high-speed vehicles? — These are monster truck-specific wheels and tyres designed for the larger wheel sizes and suspension geometry of monster trucks. They are not recommended for stadium trucks, buggies, or other vehicle types that use different wheel sizing.
• How long do these tyres typically last? — Tyre longevity depends on driving style, surface type, and maintenance. The tough rubber compound is designed for durability, but aggressive bashing will naturally wear tyres faster than gentle driving. Regular inspection and rotation between vehicles can help extend tyre life.
• Are these genuine Traxxas components? — Yes, these are genuine Traxxas parts manufactured to original equipment specifications. We supply only authorised Traxxas products at RC Model Shop, ensuring you receive authentic components with Traxxas quality and warranty support.

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 Traxxas Black Monster Truck Wheels & Terra Groove Tyres (2) TRX3665-BLK 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.