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Well, the actual reason that they dropped all those things is totally different. Cars and buses are mostly because of how much more expensive it is to get the proper vehicles from junk yards. If they can cut 20+ cars down to under 10, they actually save quite a bit of money. Besides, ever since 2010, Monster Jam's tracks have been utilizing cars less and less up until when the first all dirt tracks started appearing in 2014 (i.e. Oakland), before BKT's had even been made. As far as containers, they haven't been used for anything other than backflip ramps since the first one at World Finals 12, and are still used as of this year for that same reason (Backflip ramps at World Finals 17). Campers are mostly gone because of the danger that they caused. The stray parts that came off when they collapsed had actually flown into the stands a few times so Monster Jam cut them. All this has to do with the safety and cost efficiency of the show, rather than the BKT's. Most all of this actually happened before BKT's came along anyway. So why do they use them? Yeah they have a weak sidewall, everyone knows that, it could be better. However, they have a contract with BKT requiring them to be used for sponsorship reasons, and they can't just say "no" without having to take large legal steps that aren't worth it. And just to throw it out there, the reason they have such small treads/handle poorly is because the big cleated tires (Firestones/Ukraines) were actually so grippy that they would throw dirt and rocks into the stands in some instances, and were also causing damage to the stadium floor in a lot of cases. Monster Jam actually disallowed the cleated tires from running before the BKT's became mandatory for this reason. Any cleated tires had to be shaved down. You can tell if you look at the treads of Ukraines toward the end of FELD's use with them. They were significantly shaven down compared to how they used to be.

Blek chassis? hood not ready so thats why u dont see it lel

They say "Third time's the charm" right? Her third revamp/revival... First truck I ever made and now she's getting an update!

https://download.rigsofrods.org/Win.html

Right now so much is going on in my life that I am unable to set up the events for a little while. So the season is going to be put on hold until January. So until then hope you you guys enjoy your holidays and i hope to see you guys in 2017. Event schedule will be updated around New Years.

I agree. I probably shouldn't respond in this thread so I'll keep it short, but I think that within the MT industry they have a reputation for not being durable, and they are not made in the US (none of the other companies are 100% American anyway); and they are mandatory in Monster Jam. They are probably made thinly which decreases durability, which *should* mean they weigh less; but at the same time trucks could easily adapt with modern technology and be made a lot lighter (which would mean the lighter tires would work just fine). I think people here dislike the logos. Just my observation.

is there a way to edit a .truck file so that it becomes a brakable?, if so please tell me how.

Not to seem rude but if you don't have a answer then I don't know if you should comment.

If you look at the toy, it seems like the paint shifts to a much darker green causing a lot more contrast between the green and the white graphics. I suggest darkening one of the spec files (if you are trying to accurately replicate the toy). But otherwise, I think this is cool. I like it much more than any Grave Digger livery post-GD12 when the purple was added.

I mean if I were an under-funded indie I wouldn't mind staying away from FELD because the tires are too expensive for what they are. Besides, FELD is somewhat lenient about their tire rule. A bunch of indies didn't have BKTs last winter. I'm not sure if they've changed these rules yet though.

BKT, far and away the best tire ever made for monster trucks ever. Anyone who says otherwise likely thinks for themselves and has eyes!!!!!

BKT

Did this derpy cow not to long ago.

Finally had some time to work on Joliet after 3 days away. Coming along well... y' Not showing you the front stretch cause nothing's really there yet

'MURICA Sorry @Chris B for bringing those dirty BKTs onto your sacred precious Indy Jam...

Danny Mackey died a few months ago due to an enlarged genital ulcer that ended up engulfing his entire wiener and subsequently ended his life. SSRS will not return due to this incident.

Nitro Machine is nearly complete. I have the chassis done, the shocks, and I'm doing the node/beam setting later. If anyone can make a body, it would be highly appreciated! PM me so I can send you the chassis for fitting.