How Do You Put Wheels on a RC Car?

Putting wheels on a radio-controlled (RC) car is a relatively simple process, but in order to do it correctly and securely, it’s important to follow the steps. RC cars use standard-sized wheels and tires that are usually sold separately, so you’ll need to purchase them before you can install them.

To begin, you’ll need to remove the existing wheels. Take a pair of pliers and carefully remove the screws that hold each wheel in place.

If the screws are rusted or stuck, apply some lubricant such as WD-40 to loosen them. Once they’re removed, you can take out the old wheels.

Next, attach the new wheels onto their respective axles. To do this, take one of the new wheels and hold it up against its axle so that the holes for securing screws line up.

Using a screwdriver, insert and tighten four screws into each wheel. Make sure to not over-tighten them or else they could strip.

Once all four wheels have been attached and tightened securely, put on the tires. Place a tire onto each wheel with its tread facing outward so that it can get maximum grip on surfaces when driving. Securely press down on each tire until it’s firmly seated onto its wheel.

Conclusion:

Putting wheels on an RC car is not difficult if you follow these steps. Make sure to purchase standard-sized wheels and tires before beginning, then remove any existing ones with pliers before attaching the new ones with screws using a screwdriver. Finally, press down firmly on each tire until it’s securely seated onto its wheel.

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James Gardner