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RC Repair Tools & Parts: Choose the Right Crawler Tires or Suspension Kit

Choosing between crawler tires and a suspension upgrade? This RC repair tools & parts comparison separates three tire sets from a leaf-spring kit and maps each to a clear use case.

Last updated Aug 24, 2026

Choosing RC repair tools & parts starts with a simple but easy-to-miss question: are you replacing crawler tires or changing suspension? The four choices here split along that line, then divide again by wheel format, stated vehicle compatibility, and tire dimensions. Use the quick take to narrow the job before comparing prices: three entries are tire sets, while one is a leaf-spring suspension kit.

Quick take

  • The BFGoodrich Mud-Terrain Tires have the lowest listed price and name Axial SCX10 ii 90046 and Traxxas TRX4 as compatible brands.
  • HOBBYSOUL Griptrek Tires focus on a soft, sticky compound and beadlock-wheel use for terrain such as mud, loose dirt, and slick rock.
  • RC Crawler Rubber Tires offer another four-tire route with rubber/foam construction and a defined set of measurements.
  • The Stiff Leaf Spring Suspension Kit is the suspension-focused choice and carries the highest listed price.

The full listed-price spread is $18.84 from the lowest-priced tire set to the highest-priced suspension kit, so part type and fit matter more than treating the prices as a simple ranking.

Listed-price comparison

ProductListed pricePrice barUse case
BFGoodrich Mud-Terrain TiresUSD 21.00Tire set
HOBBYSOUL Griptrek TiresUSD 36.26Tire set
RC Crawler Rubber TiresUSD 25.99Tire set
Stiff Leaf Spring Suspension KitUSD 39.84Suspension kit

Decision matrix

  • 1.9-inch wheels with named Axial SCX10 ii 90046 or Traxxas TRX4 compatibility: BFGoodrich Mud-Terrain Tires.
  • 1.3-inch beadlock wheels and a soft, sticky compound: HOBBYSOUL Griptrek Tires.
  • A tire set with 120mm height, 50mm width, and 48mm inner-diameter specifications: RC Crawler Rubber Tires.
  • A 1/10 crawler setup with two sets included: Stiff Leaf Spring Suspension Kit.

BFGoodrich Mud-Terrain RC Crawler Tires

4PCS RC Crawler Tires for 1/10 or 1/12 1.9 inch Rims BFGoodrich Mud-Terrain

At USD 21.00, the BFGoodrich Mud-Terrain set has the lowest listed price in the comparison. The four tires are made for 1.9-inch wheels and name Axial SCX10 ii 90046 and Traxxas TRX4 as compatible brands. Their 90mm outside diameter gives a clear size reference, and the four-piece format suits a tire-set replacement. The concrete limitation is scope: the set is a tire part rather than a suspension component. The tires are unused but out of original packaging, which is another practical consideration for a shopper who wants original packaging. For a 1/10 crawler using the named compatibility references, the combination of wheel format and price makes this the straightforward tire-first pick.

HOBBYSOUL Griptrek RC Crawler Tires

HOBBYSOUL 1.3" RC Crawler Tires - 72mm Griptrek 4-Pack - Tall

HOBBYSOUL takes a different route with a 1.3-inch, 72mm-tall, four-pack tire set designed for 1.3-inch beadlock wheels. The soft, sticky compound and asymmetric, irregular triangular tread are described for mud, loose dirt, and slick rock. That gives it a concrete use case for a crawler build centered on those wheel and terrain details. The limitation is format: it is not a 1.9-inch tire set, and its USD 36.26 price reflects a higher-priced tire choice in this group. The title also calls the tires Tall, so the stated 72mm height should remain part of the fit decision rather than an assumption that it suits every crawler.

RC Crawler Rubber Tire 4-Pack

4PCS 1.9" Tires Rubber Tyre Wheel Tires For 1:10 Rc Crawler Traxxas TRX4 TRX6

At USD 25.99, the RC Crawler Rubber Tire 4-Pack supplies four tires for a 1/10 RC rock crawler. Its 1.9-inch format is paired with 120mm height, 50mm width, and 48mm inner-diameter specifications, giving a detailed fit reference. The material is identified as rubber/foam, with black as the tire color. Choose it when those dimensions match the build's requirements. The limitation is that its measurements are not the same as the 90mm outside diameter given for the BFGoodrich set, so the two should not be treated as interchangeable on size alone. It remains a tire replacement part, not a leaf-spring suspension kit.

Stiff Leaf Spring Suspension Kit

Stiff Leaf Spring Suspension Kit for 1/10 RC Rock Crawler - 2 Sets Included

Stiff Leaf Spring Suspension Kit is the direct choice when an RC crawler needs a suspension part rather than replacement tires. It is intended for a 1/10 RC rock crawler and includes two sets of leaf springs, plus stamped steel parts, shackles, and mounts. The stated purpose is to enhance payload capacity, and the kit is presented as requiring no modifications for installation. Those details make it a specific match for a leaf-spring repair or upgrade brief. The limitation is category scope: at USD 39.84, the highest listed price here, it addresses suspension rather than tire wear or wheel-format selection. Its black color and portable feature do not change its role as a suspension part.

Final recommendation by use case

  • Lowest-price tire choice: BFGoodrich Mud-Terrain Tires, especially when the named Axial SCX10 ii 90046 or Traxxas TRX4 compatibility matches the crawler.
  • Mud, loose dirt, or slick rock: HOBBYSOUL Griptrek Tires, using the soft, sticky compound and terrain-focused tread description as the deciding details.
  • An alternate crawler-tire route: RC Crawler Rubber Tires, when the stated dimensions suit the build.
  • Suspension work instead of tire replacement: Stiff Leaf Spring Suspension Kit, because its title and included leaf-spring hardware address a different repair job.

The simplest choice is to match the part to the repair first, then use the listed price as a tie-breaker between tire sets with suitable formats and dimensions.

Products in this article
4PCS RC Crawler TiresUSD 21.00View on eBayHOBBYSOUL 1.3" RC Crawler TiresUSD 36.26View on eBay4PCS 1.9" Tires Rubber Tyre Wheel TiresUSD 25.99View on eBayStiff Leaf Spring Suspension Kit for 1/10 RC Rock CrawlerUSD 39.84View on eBay
4PCS RC Crawler TiresUSD 21.00View on eBayHOBBYSOUL 1.3" RC Crawler TiresUSD 36.26View on eBay4PCS 1.9" Tires Rubber Tyre Wheel TiresUSD 25.99View on eBayStiff Leaf Spring Suspension Kit for 1/10 RC Rock CrawlerUSD 39.84View on eBay

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