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Model Forum / Radio Controlled / Land Models / August 2007inside of wheel spinning
Probably a stupid question, but my searches turned up nothing. What is the best way to stop the inner part of the wheel spinning inside the tyre. (apart from the obvious slow start) I have cleaned the dust out etc, is it a case of using some sort of non-set glue? I noticed there are some holes in the insides of the rim, are these for clips/pins? The rc car is a tamiya blackfoot No, great question. Only thing I've ever read is that you have to glue the tires to the rims. That comes only from my TMaxx owner's manual info and a few web sites however, so it's limited information. It'd be nice if there's a way to mount and remount different tires for different running surfaces on the same set of rims like you can with a 1/1 vehicle...at least it would be more economical! I'll be looking forward to the expert's answers right along with you, Paul. Bert > Probably a stupid question, but my searches turned up nothing. > What is the best way to stop the inner part of the wheel spinning [quoted text clipped - 4 lines] > rim, are these for clips/pins? > The rc car is a tamiya blackfoot  SignatureTo all who have served or are serving the cause of freedom, from whatever country, whether in peace or in war, at home or abroad, thank you. "Let's roll!" Todd Beamer, Flight 93, September 11, 2001. > It'd be nice if there's a way to mount and remount different tires for > different running surfaces on the same set of rims like you can with a > 1/1 vehicle...at least it would be more economical! Stormer Hobbies sells plastic "beadlock" rims that clamp the tire bead like a vise. They work really well, but they are somewhat heavier than stock wheels. I've got red 5-hole beadlocks on my E-Maxx, and I switched out the faceplates for wide-offset faceplates. https://www.ssl-stormerhobbies.com/cgi-bin/seekpart.pl?pn=MPI1113 https://www.ssl-stormerhobbies.com/cgi-bin/seekpart.pl?pn=MPI1313 Rick R. Unless your rims are designed to clamp the tire like the older RC10s and others, you need to use tire glue. Any hobby shop will have a large assortment of tire glues. BRW >Probably a stupid question, but my searches turned up nothing. >What is the best way to stop the inner part of the wheel spinning [quoted text clipped - 4 lines] >rim, are these for clips/pins? >The rc car is a tamiya blackfoot "I noticed there are some holes in the insides of the rim, are these for clips/pins?" Nope, they are there so the wheels don't flat spot... they allow air to enter/exit the wheel set. sul >Probably a stupid question, but my searches turned up nothing. >What is the best way to stop the inner part of the wheel spinning [quoted text clipped - 5 lines] >The rc car is a tamiya blackfoot > > Probably a stupid question, but my searches turned up nothing. > What is the best way to stop the inner part of the wheel spinning [quoted text clipped - 4 lines] > rim, are these for clips/pins? > The rc car is a tamiya blackfoot Paul, it is a common problem for the Blackfoot and Pumpkin, the quickest and easiest solution (also the cheapest as you don't run the risk of destroying wheels) is to fit elastic/rubber bands to the wheels where the tyre beads sit, it takes up the slack between the whell and tyre. Just follow along behind tomorrows postman and collect his as they do their round for a free supply! Chris Chris Like the rubber band idea, will try that. I didn't want to glue as replacing the tyres whould be a pain. Thanks > it is a common problem for the Blackfoot and Pumpkin, the quickest and > easiest solution (also the cheapest as you don't run the risk of destroying [quoted text clipped - 9 lines] > Checked by AVG anti-virus system (http://www.grisoft.com). > Version: 6.0.648 / Virus Database: 415 - Release Date: 31/03/2004 Paul, How old is your Blackfoot? The last time I remember seeing one was in '91 When I worked in a hobby shop whilst at uni. But rubber bands are a good solution as the tyre slipping problem is down to just a smidgen too small wheels/too large tyres the main reason for glueing tyres on these days is the softness of the compounds means they have to be glued or they will come off the rims as soon as you go round any corner! Chris > Chris > > Like the rubber band idea, will try that. I didn't want to glue as > replacing the tyres whould be a pain. > > Thanks > Probably a stupid question, but my searches turned up nothing. > What is the best way to stop the inner part of the wheel spinning > inside the tyre. Glue it down with CA. > non-set glue? I noticed there are some holes in the insides of the > rim, are these for clips/pins? Probably airholes. SignatureL.V.X., brother mouse http://www.mousetrap.net/otr/ Old Time Radio trades http://makeashorterlink.com/?K16312E06 CBS Radio Mystery Theater database http://greyhound.mousetrap.net/altus/ retired racing dog > Probably a stupid question, but my searches turned up nothing. No such thing; we're here to help! :-) > What is the best way to stop the inner part of the wheel spinning > inside the tyre. Racers glue their tyres on, using superglue (cyano-acrylate). For ways to get them off again, do a Google search on this newsgroup... If your tyres are only spinning on the rim, not actually falling off, then another trick is to put a wide, flat elastic band in one or both of the grooves ('beads') in the rim where the tyre sits. HTH! Jonny Sweet, I just tried that and it worked a trea -- Dane8 |
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