How Do I Increase the Rear Grip on My RC Car?

Having a grip on the rear wheels of your RC car is essential in achieving the best performance. It allows you to be able to race faster, more efficiently and with more control. If you are looking to increase the rear grip of your RC car then there are a few things that you can do that will help.

Tire Compound: The tire compound is an important factor when it comes to grip and traction. Soft compounds generally provide more grip than harder ones, however, it should be taken into consideration that softer compounds will wear quicker than harder ones. Softer compounds also provide better traction in wet conditions.

Wheel Width: The width of the wheel is also an important factor when it comes to grip and traction. Wider wheels provide more surface area for the tires to make contact with the surface, thus providing more grip. It is important to check what maximum wheel width your car can accommodate as going too wide can affect handling and performance.

Suspension Setup: The suspension setup can greatly affect the amount of rear grip available on your RC car. Adjusting ride height, camber angle and toe-in/toe-out can help improve overall grip levels and handling characteristics of your vehicle. Different suspension setups will work better depending on track conditions so it’s important to experiment and adjust accordingly until you find what works best for you in different situations.

Tire Additives: Tire additives such as foams, sprays or serums can be used to increase traction on both plastic and rubber tires which results in increased rear grip levels on your RC car. These products are designed specifically for RC cars and are relatively inexpensive compared to other modifications that can be done to improve grip levels.

In conclusion, there are several ways that you can increase the rear grip on your RC car such as using different tire compounds, adjusting wheel widths and suspension setups as well as using tire additives. Experimenting with these modifications will allow you to find what works best for you in different track conditions resulting in increased overall performance from your vehicle.

Conclusion: Increasing the rear grip of an RC car is essential for achieving the best performance possible from it. By using different tire compounds, adjusting wheel widths, changing suspension setups or using tire additives you can greatly increase rear grip levels resulting in improved performance from your vehicle.

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Karen Watkins