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TooOldForThis

I've been toying with the idea of making a monster truck with Clod-sized tires using the TRX-4 platform in combination with the Traxxas lift kit. We already know Jconcepts Fling King tires work on a lifted TRX-4 because it's been done several times. The tire sizes compare as follows:

Jconcepts Fling King tires: 1.83" wide, 5.72" high.
Jconcepts Monster Truck tires: 4" wide, 5.8" - 6.3" high (depending which tire)

Inevitable part breakage aside, I'm mostly wondering if fitment/clearance would be a major issue. The monster truck tires are only a little bit taller, but much wider and I'm not sure if the wheel offset would allow it to work, or if the front tires would hit the chassis and severely limit steering. Lets ignore the body because it could always be lifted or trimmed, and I wouldn't be using a stock one anyway.

Thoughts? Has anyone tried this?