TRAXXAS X-Maxx Tire Repair Guide

1. TRAXXAS X-Maxx Tire Repair Guide Hearns Hobbies

2. Even monsters have their own weaknesses, and Traxxas’ X-Maxx is no different. Tearing up rough terrain and smashing everything down on its tracks is what it does, but it could also make them prone to tire failure. Tires coming off the wheels is a common problem for these monsters, as they could be too powerful even for their own bodies. So if your tires are a little worse for wear and tear and you think they need a little fixing, we have this guide for you to get your Traxxas X-Maxx up and running.

3. What is the TRAXXAS X-Maxx? The Traxxas X-Maxx is a 4X4 electric monster truck that runs on a brushless motor. It has over 30 volts of extreme 8S power that can unleash a jaw- dropping acceleration of over 50 miles per hour. This ultimate monster truck is engineered to conquer the most extreme terrain and take brutal real- world punishment in stride, the X-Maxx is the definition of Traxxas Tough. It comes fully assembled and ready to race with a TQi 2.4GHz radio system and Traxxas Stability Management covered by a ProGraphix painted body.

4. A Step-by-Step Guide on How to Repair Your Tires The X-Maxx Monster is prone to tire failure, and with all the running it does off-road, it is only inevitable. If your tires need to be repaired, here is a step-by-step guide on how to do it: Materials you will need: • 17 millimeter nut driver • Isopropyl alcohol • Rag or a piece of cloth • Thin superglue • Accelerant (Optional)

5. How to Repair Your Tires

6. Step One: Take off the Tires & Wheels Using a 17-millimeter driver nut, remove the nut that secures the wheels to the truck. To remove both the tires, firmly pull them away from the truck. The wheels should come undone after a couple of tugs. Step Two: Set the Truck aside Once the tire is removed, get the truck out of the way and place it in a secured place away from little fingers that could damage the truck or get hurt from it. This is an important step, especially if you work around children. Step Three: Assess the Tire’s Damage Now, assess the tire’s damage. Look closely, because once there is a small damage, it can easily start a rip or a tear that your tires will not be able to go back from. As much as possible, you should closely examine your RC for damage before playtime or race day because a seemingly small complication can ruin your car’s performance, or worse, destroy it. Step Four: Clean the Tires After assessing the damage, thoroughly clean up the dirt and debris that are stuck to the tire. Wet a piece of rag with isopropyl alcohol and wipe the tire off with it. Isopropyl alcohol is ideal for this kind of clean-up because it evaporates quickly and leaves no residue. You don’t have to be gentle with it; rub it as much as you can to clean it up so the superglue sticks nicely.

7. Step Five: Glue your Tires Using a thin superglue, glue the tire to the wheel carefully by pulling the bead back and applying it directly. Be generous with the application and work your way around the tire gently. This is a crucial step so take as much time as you need. Step Six: Add a Second Layer of Glue Once you have finished gluing the whole bead, put on a second layer of glue to help stick the tire completely to the wheel. Once again, apply a generous amount of the thin CA all around. This layer will ensure that the tire is securely stuck to the wheel, giving you plenty of playtime with your monster car. Step Seven: Let the Glue Dry Allowing superglue to dry naturally is the best way to go when using it. Preferably, you should glue your tires the night before you are using the car, or at the very least a couple of hours before running it somewhere. You have to let the superglue cure and harden to its maximum strength. Putting it on the truck wet and having superglue all flicked all over the place is not going to be a pretty sight and dealing with splatters of superglue is definitely going to be a pain in the butt.