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This is about replacement tires for the Traxxas E-Revo Brushless, a 1/10-scale RC monster truck — not full-size vehicle tires. The stock truck ships on 3.8-inch Talon tires and a 17mm splined hex, and every option below is sized to match that same 3.8-inch fitment.
| # | Product | Price | Where to buy |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Traxxas Talon EXT 3.8″ | $25-$35 (pair) | Amazon · eBay |
| 2 | Traxxas Talon 3.8″ (Original) | $20-$28 (pair) | Amazon · eBay |
| 3 | Pro-Line Badlands 3.8″ (MX38) | $40-$55 (pair, mounted) | Amazon · eBay |
| 4 | Pro-Line Trencher 3.8″ | $40-$60 (pair, mounted) | Amazon · eBay |
| 5 | Pro-Line Trencher X 3.8″ | $25-$35 (pair, tires only) | Amazon · eBay |
| 6 | DuraTrax Bandito MT 3.8″ | $30-$45 (pair, mounted) | Amazon · eBay |
| 7 | DuraTrax Bandito 2.0 3.8″ | $35-$50 (pair, mounted) | Amazon · eBay |
The picks, in detail
Traxxas Talon EXT 3.8″
Traxxas’s current-generation tire, an evolution of the original Talon developed for the E-Revo 2.0 that direct-fits the original Brushless E-Revo’s 17mm hex too.
- 3.8-inch diameter, 17mm splined hex
- Updated tread pattern over the original Talon
- Pre-glued to wheels with foam inserts
- Resists ballooning at speed
- Currently Traxxas’s flagship tire for this size class, not a superseded part
- Pre-mounted and pre-glued, ready to bolt straight on
- Priced at OEM levels rather than budget aftermarket pricing
- Traxxas-branded parts are usually only sold through hobby retailers
Traxxas Talon 3.8″ (Original)
The original Talon tire the E-Revo Brushless actually ships on from the factory, still sold separately as a direct factory-match replacement.
- 3.8-inch diameter, matches Gemini wheel bead
- Original E-Revo Brushless OEM tread
- Pre-glued with foam inserts
- Factory-matched compound
- Exact match for what came on the truck originally, no fitment guesswork
- Cheaper than upgrading to the newer EXT tread
- Older tread design than the Talon EXT, with less resistance to high-speed ballooning
- Being phased out in favor of the EXT on newer Traxxas trucks
Pro-Line Badlands 3.8″ (MX38)
A motocross-style all-terrain tire in Pro-Line’s soft M2 compound, a popular upgrade from the stock Talon for mixed dirt and grass bashing.
- 3.8-inch, mounted on Raid removable-hex wheels
- Motocross-style tread lugs
- Soft M2 rubber compound
- Resists ballooning at speed
- Noticeably more grip on loose dirt and grass than the stock Talon tread
- Comes pre-mounted on wheels, a bolt-on swap
- Softer compound wears faster on pavement than the harder stock tire
- Pricier than a bare tire since it includes wheels
Pro-Line Trencher 3.8″
Pro-Line’s all-terrain tire built for mud, sand, and rocky conditions, with stiffer sidewalls than the Badlands for rougher terrain.
- 3.8-inch, mounted on Raid or Desperado wheels
- Deep-lug all-terrain tread
- Stiffer sidewall construction
- M2 or HP belted compound options
- Stiffer sidewalls hold up better than the Badlands on rocky terrain
- Available in a belted HP version for harder bashing
- Not the best choice for smooth pavement or grass compared to the Badlands
- Belted HP version costs more than the standard compound
Pro-Line Trencher X 3.8″
A bare-tire version of the Trencher sized as a direct fit for the T-Maxx 3.3, Revo, E-Maxx, E-Revo, and Summit stock wheels.
- Direct fit for stock E-Revo/Revo/Summit wheels
- Deep all-terrain tread lugs
- Sold as tires only, no wheels included
- M2 compound
- Cheaper than the pre-mounted Badlands or Trencher since you reuse your stock wheels
- Direct-fit sizing removes guesswork on compatibility
- Requires gluing onto your existing wheels yourself
- No wheel upgrade included if your stock wheels are worn
DuraTrax Bandito MT 3.8″
A budget-friendly alternative to Pro-Line, in DuraTrax’s Sport (CS) compound, sold pre-mounted on black or chrome wheels.
- 3.8-inch diameter, 17mm hex mounting
- Sport (CS) compound
- Foam inserts included
- Choice of black or chrome wheels
- Generally cheaper than the equivalent Pro-Line Badlands or Trencher
- Comes with foam inserts and a wheel finish choice out of the box
- Sport compound wears faster than Pro-Line’s dedicated M2 rubber
- Less name recognition in the bashing community than Pro-Line
DuraTrax Bandito 2.0 3.8″
An updated tread pattern over the original Bandito MT, mounted on DuraTrax’s removable-hex Ripper wheels for easier future tire swaps.
- Refined tread pattern over the original Bandito
- Mounted on removable-hex Ripper wheels
- 3.8-inch diameter
- Foam inserts included
- Removable hex wheels make future tire changes easier than glued-only wheels
- Updated tread grips pavement and hard-packed clay better than the original Bandito
- Newer product with a shorter track record than the original Bandito MT
- Still a budget compound compared to Pro-Line’s M2 rubber
Buying tips
- Every tire here is sized 3.8 inches for the E-Revo Brushless’s 17mm splined hex — don’t confuse this with the smaller 1/16-scale E-Revo, which uses a completely different tire size.
- If you’re just replacing worn stock tires, the Traxxas Talon EXT or original Talon are the safest bolt-on match; for more grip on a specific surface, the Pro-Line and DuraTrax aftermarket tires target dirt, mud, or pavement differently.
- Buying a tire-only option (Pro-Line Trencher X) is cheaper if your stock Gemini wheels are still in good shape; a pre-mounted set is easier if the wheels are cracked or worn.
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