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How to Select, Mount, and Glue

Getting the most out of your tireu2019s performance does not start with simply installing your tires, finding the best fit for your RC will also ensure your success. Knowing how to properly glue and mount your tires is also one way for your RC to put on a hell of a show. Now, letu2019s explore some of these concepts.

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How to Select, Mount, and Glue

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  1. How to Select, Mount, and Glue Off-road Tires Hearns Hobbies

  2. Getting the most out of your tire’s performance does not start with simply installing your tires, finding the best fit for your RC will also ensure your success. Knowing how to properly glue and mount your tires is also one way for your RC to put on a hell of a show. Now, let’s explore some of these concepts.

  3. Different Compounds of Off-road Tires

  4. Pin Tire Pin tires have a square armor, and the surface of the tire is littered with small block treads that have a height of about 2 millimeters. These little square blocks are really good for getting through loose surfaces into the tracks, past the dust, and into the traction. It is a pretty good all-rounder that has an average road grip and an ultra-soft compound, indicated by the silver dot. The pin tire is best suited for loose and dusty tracks. Bar Tire Bar Tires has a tread height of less than 1 millimeter with an extremely soft compound, indicated by the yellow dot. It has a low road grip that is suitable for broom tracks, damp tracks, and maybe even oiled tracks.

  5. Pin Tire VS. Bar Tire These tires can work differently in a variety of conditions, depending on how coarse the track may be. Both tires' performance will be directly affected by wear and tear as well as the temperature of the environment where you are using your RC. So, if you are on a really coarse and abrasive track, a bar tire may only last 10-15 minutes on the car, whereas a pin tire will last a lot longer in these conditions. However, the bar tire would surely outperform a pin tire in a race held at an oiled outdoor track.

  6. The Difference Between Open and Closed Cell Inserts Inserts directly affect the structure of your tires and, of course, their performance. Is there really a difference between open and closed cell inserts? Let’s find out!

  7. Open Cell Inserts It used to be the only type of cell insert that was widely available up until the last 10 years. It has a loose foam-like structure that usually comes in one size. You can trim them off to suit your tire, so whether you have a rounded carcass or have more of a square profile you can adjust your open cell inserts accordingly. Closed Cell Inserts Closed-cell technologies have come a long way. Closed-cell inserts are almost like memory foam; they are dense and hold the shape of the tire better with minimal distortion.

  8. Open Cell Inserts VS Closed Cell Inserts Closed-cell inserts tend to hold their shape better; they may be a lot smaller than open-cell inserts, but these are a lot firmer. Stronger inserts that can hold the integrity of the tire are really critical when racing modified RCs at high speeds, so in those cases, closed-cell inserts are the way to go. However, on low tracks that are severely rutted and you just cannot get your car to settle, open-cell inserts would be better. These inserts would not be as harsh on the car, particularly when riding through bumps. The Middle Ground Second-hand sets of closed-cell inserts are great midway points that will be a little bit softer on the skin but provide firm support. These tires might be a little bit mushy or a little worn, but there are some instances where this would be just the thing you need.

  9. A Step-by-Step Guide on How to Glue Off-road Tires Properly gluing your tires is crucial to making sure that your RC is in peak condition on the track. This simple guide will make sure that your tires are in good shape and last a lot longer.

  10. Materials you will need:  Hole punch  Cleaning Solution  Rag or a piece of cloth  Thin superglue  Accelerant (Optional)

  11. How to Glue Off-road Tires

  12. Step One: Punch a hole in Using a sharp hole punch, make holes on the sidewall of the tires that are 180 degrees apart. Step Two: Clean the tires Using a strong cleaning solution and a piece of rag or cloth, give the tires a good wipe all over while making sure that there will be no dirt or debris when gluing. Wipe the wheels as well. Tip: Brake cleaner is a great cleaning agent to use on tires. Step Three: Bind the wheel Using a tire band or a large rubber band, bind both sides of the wheel evenly. This will help the tire hold its shape when it is glued to the wheel.

  13. Step Four: Glue the tires Put a few dots of thin CA glue on gradually while lifting the bead slightly. Work your way around the tire while putting an even amount of glue around it. If you glue it well enough, you will likely never have to stress about it again. Step Five: Work the glue in Take the tire band off and work the glue in gently until it is all nice and even around the bead. Step Six: Add a second layer of glue Add a second layer of glue to the tire. This is a great way to ensure that the tire is securely glued onto the wheel and that it will not come off anytime soon. Step Seven: Let it set Give your tires an appropriate amount of time to set. Ideally, you want to glue your tires the night before the race for the best results.

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