Traxxas Rustler 4x2 and 4X4 Paddle Tire 002

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***UPDATE*** I have designed a new iteration of paddle tires for my Traxxas Rustler, available on Thingiverse at https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:3954707. ***ORIGINAL*** This smaller paddle tire is designed specifically for my Rustler VXL and features 18 elliptical paddles with a contact surface, providing better traction in wet sand. The diameter of this design is 4.40 inches, allowing it to fit perfectly on the PLA wheel I created for my previous paddle sleeve at https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:3558114. Compared to my first paddle tire, which was ideal for really dry soft sand, this new design boasts a more efficient shape and improved performance in wet conditions. You can see the comparison between the two tires; the current one has an elliptical contact surface and slightly smaller paddles, resulting in a smoother ride. I am still tweaking the temperature and retraction settings to minimize fine hairs on the paddle tire. In the meantime, I encourage you to check out my slo-mo video at https://youtu.be/fOP126R_WaM for a closer look. The narrow front tires and rims were inspired by the unique design of the Associated RC10 GT's front tires from the late 80's. Once I iron out the kinks, I will be uploading the rims and tires to Thingiverse for everyone to enjoy.