We could all agree that there are certain parts a vehicle just can't go without, the same can be said for RC vehicles. A very underrated component of this kind are the tyres, I say underrated because a lot of people take them for granted sometimes. Not only do they make movement seamless but they also allow you to have more control of the vehicle. Knowing how to mount them properly is something that will help you in saving spare tyres and from crashing the vehicle, but the right tyres will allow for a more enjoyable experience. That's why we are going to explain what the right tyre looks like before we head to the mounting guide.
The right type of tyres will have the corresponding tyre surface, which is either going to be smooth or have a pointy pattern. The former is for better traction and control especially on a flat road and the latter is used on gravel or dirt. The type of compound RC car tyres have is also important and it varies in softness and hardness. Again the harder compound will allow for better contact on flat surfaces and the softer one will allow for a more versatile tyre especially in rocky areas. The same goes for inserts, as their foam can be stiffer or softer. Plastic wheels are the standard here, but what's more important is if they fit the tyres.
Prepare
A quick and simple preparation process will include a little bit of rubbing alcohol and a small paper towel. This is to get rid of a mould-release agent that the tyres are coated with, during the manufacturing process. You will also have to clean the rim's mounting channels. After you've gone through everything with the rubbing alcohol, clean the tyre's beads with the paper towel until there's no residue left on it. Also, make sure to lightly sand the rim and tyre's mounting surfaces, before cleaning them - this is to allow for a tighter bond.
Test
A test run before the actual fitting is going to involve the rim, foam and of course the tyre. With the foam, you will have to cut it along the edges if its a stiffer one, but foams nowadays are softer so you probably won't need to. To ensure the tyre sits properly you will have to trim the flashing both on the rim and tyre, preferably with a hobby knife. This will make sure you don't have any bulges. When you are satisfied with the look of it all, put a rubber band around the tyre's edges so everything sits nice and tightly.
Glueing
Once you position everything inside all four RC car tyres, you will need to put in a drop of glue in every rim channel by pulling the sidewall of the tyre enough for the drop to get to the bottom. Every drop of glue will have to be put where every quarter mark of the clock is, meaning that you will have to put one in 12 and 6 (up and down from the centre of the rim) and 3 and 9 (right and left from the centre of the rim). After that wait a little bit and repeat the same thing on the other side.
Check
When you are done putting glue in every channel, check if you have some loose spots on the sidewall. If there are some present, put a drop of glue where the tyre and rim are connecting and spread it evenly by tilting the tyre left and right. Remember to wait for the glue to dry off before going over to the other side.
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