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Traxxas Sledgehammer Belted Tyres Glued on Black 3.8 Wheels - 17mm Hex (2)

Traxxas TRX8979 Sledgehammer Belted Tyres on 3.8 Wheels

Brand: Traxxas

Part No: TRX8979

£55.05 RRP £57.95

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Description

Belted Sledgehammer tyres deliver stability and control whether you're slinging mud or setting speed records. This TRX8979 pair comes pre-mounted on black 3.8 wheels with an ultra-tough glue bead, ready for extreme high-speed off-road action. Lightweight belting helps the tyre keep its shape for a larger contact patch, more grip, and responsive handling. The large diameter provides a powerful stance and tall ground clearance. Fits 17 mm splined hex, front or rear.

Key Features

  • Belted construction maintains shape for consistent grip at speed
  • Wide, open-block tread clears mud and debris
  • Large diameter increases ground clearance and stance
  • Pre-mounted on black 3.8 wheels with ultra-tough glue bead
  • Fits 17 mm splined hex, front or rear
  • Sold as a pair (2)

Tech Specs

  • Weight: 544.32 g (19.2 oz)
  • Shipping weight: 0.55 kg (1.21 lbs)
  • Product height: 203 mm (8 in)
  • Product width: 67 mm (2.625 in)
  • Product length: 283 mm (11.125 in)
  • Colour: Black
  • Age recommendation: 14+

Suggested Compatibility

  • Traxxas Maxx models using 17 mm splined hex (front or rear)
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Traxxas Sledgehammer Belted Tyres Glued on Black 3.8 Wheels - 17mm Hex (2) Manuals & Guides

Specifications

Belted Sledgehammer tyres deliver game-changing stability and control whether you’re slinging mud or setting speed records. The wide, open-block tread design won’t clog up with dirt or debris and the lightweight belting maintains the tyre’s shape for a larger contact patch, more grip, and responsive handling at any speed. The Sledgehammer’s large diameter gives your Maxx a powerful stance with tall ground clearance. Sledgehammer tyres come pre-mounted to black wheels with an ultra-tough glue bead for the most extreme high-speed off-road action. Fits 17 mm splined hex, front or rear.

Traxxas Sledgehammer Belted Tyres Glued on Black 3.8 Wheels - 17mm Hex (2) Tech Specs:

  • Weight: 544.32g / 19.2oz
  • Shipping Weight: 0.55kg / 1.21lbs
  • Product Height: 203mm / 8in
  • Product Width: 67mm / 2.625in
  • Product Length: 283mm / 11.125in
  • Age Recommendation: 14+
  • Colour: Black
  • Material: Array


    Key Info:
    • Brand: Traxxas
    • Part No: TRX8979
    • Barcode: 020334897909
    • Fitment: 17mm Hex
    • Pack Quantity: 2
    • Mounting Diameter: 3.8 Inch

    Delivery & Returns

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    £3.95 to most of the UK

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    £6.95 to most of the UK

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    Customer Reviews

    5/5 (1 review)
    Neil Verified Buyer
    20th July 2026

    Much beta for racing little bit more tippy but great tyres much faster

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    Questions & Answers

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    Do u do the belted tyres for the widemax v2 please
    Neil / 5th July 2026
    They are under part number TRX8975
    Nicky @ Wheelspin Models
    Hi would these fit other 17mm hex or only traxxas thanks
    Karl Ocallaghan / 24th February 2025

    They will fit most 17mm hexes.

    Steve @ Wheelspin Models
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    Traxxas Sledgehammer Belted Tyres Glued on Black 3.8 Wheels - 17mm Hex (2) Manuals & Guides