I am going to be buying a Traxxas Rustler VXL RTR for my first car and I need some assistance with what I need to order so I can hit the ground running.

1. Which tires to purchase? I want to throw some larger tires on it (Badlands or Masher 2K's). I've read articles with people using both 2.2 and 2.8" tires. What's the difference and do I need to do anything else to the car to make them work? And do I go with a wheel, tire combo or purchase separately?

2. Is there a list of parts I should order straight away so I have backups when I break something? Or a list of stock parts on the Rustler RTR that are known to break?

Thanks in advance!