| tro monster trucks may very well be the fastest | | | | monster trucks available, and even some that |
| growing segment in the world of RC vehicles. The | | | | give you the option of switching back and forth. |
| reason for the surge in popularity probably stems | | | | Just as in real life, the 4-wheel drive model allows |
| from the fact that RC nitro monster trucks have | | | | for driving over areas that are rougher or |
| steadily improving in performance over the years. | | | | steeper than the 2-wheel drive model could |
| In fact, the latest models can actually outperform | | | | handle. |
| many RC cars. | | | | So why would anyone want 2-wheel drive RC |
| RC nitro monster trucks can be bought either | | | | nitro monster trucks then? Well, while the 4-wheel |
| ready to run or in a kit that allows you to actually | | | | drive allows for more flexibility in where you can |
| build it yourself. Both types are quality vehicles, | | | | take it, the transmission system is also more |
| built for strength and durability. | | | | sophisticated. Since engine maintenance is routinely |
| In fact, RC nitro monster trucks can handle an | | | | required to keep any RC nitro vehicle running in |
| amazing amount of hard driving and even though | | | | peak condition, expect to spend more time and |
| they appear top-heavy and ready to roll over at | | | | effort with a 4-wheel drive transmission. |
| any moment, the truth is that they rarely do roll | | | | But this drawback shouldn’t be a deciding |
| over. This is because the wheels of RC nitro | | | | factor when choosing from among the various |
| monster trucks are designed to provide a low | | | | models of RC nitro monster trucks. Engine |
| center of gravity. | | | | fine-tuning has never been easier for nitro RC |
| For many people, the appeal of RC nitro monster | | | | vehicles. A bigger concern will probably be price. |
| trucks is that they mirror the abilities of their | | | | RC nitro monster trucks may have gotten their |
| real-life counterparts. The enjoyment of watching | | | | name from their appearance, but they could just |
| monster trucks comes from watching them ride | | | | as easily have earned it from the size of their |
| roughshod over any kind of surface, including | | | | prices. |
| other vehicles. Well, RC nitro monster trucks can | | | | Here’s the skinny: don’t expect to |
| be let loose on the kinds of terrain that would | | | | purchase one of these babies for less than $300. |
| leave other RC vehicles spinning their wheels. And, | | | | And, frankly, only expect that price from an older |
| yes, if you ever get the opportunity, you can | | | | brother looking to sell his RC vehicle so he can |
| drive your RC nitro monster trucks right over | | | | raise money to buy a real vehicle. Seriously |
| your friends’ little RC cars. | | | | though, although unexpected bargains have been |
| Although you might think that all RC nitro monster | | | | lucked into on eBay or by someone listing one for |
| trucks are 4-wheel drive, you’d be | | | | sale on a message board, brand new RC nitro |
| mistaken. There are 2-wheel drive RC nitro | | | | monster trucks typically list for well over $400. |