How Do You Change a Tire on a RC Car?

Most RC car owners understand the basics of changing a tire on their car, but it can be a tricky process for those who have never done it before. In this guide, we’ll take you through the steps of replacing the tires on your RC car so that you can get back on the track in no time.

The first step is to make sure you have all the necessary tools and materials. You will need a tire iron, a tire stand, a new tire, and some form of threadlocker or glue to hold the new tire in place.

Before you begin, it’s important to make sure that your new tire is the same size as your old one.

Once you have everything ready, begin by loosening the wheel nuts on your RC car with the tire iron. Be careful not to over-tighten them as this could cause damage to your wheel and affect its performance. Once all the wheel nuts are loosened, remove them completely so that you can lift off the wheel from its axle.

Now that your wheel is off its axle, use a flathead screwdriver or a pair of pliers to remove any remaining debris from inside the wheel well. This will help ensure that your new tire fits correctly when installed. After cleaning out any debris from inside the wheel well, position your new tire over the axle and secure it with threadlocker or glue.

Once secured in place, use your tire iron to re-tighten each wheel nut until they are snug and firm against both sides of your new wheel. Be sure not to overtighten them as this could result in damage to both parts. Finally, check each nut again for tightness and then re-position your car onto its wheels.

Conclusion:

Changing a tire on an RC car is not difficult once you know how and have all the necessary tools and materials at hand. With patience and practice, anyone can easily master this skill and keep their car running smoothly for many years.

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Karen Watkins