thanks this is very helpful. i recently got a losi buggy and i needed to make sure i was gluing the tires properly. the last time i had a tmaxx 3.3 insteed of gluing the tires back i just bought bead locks and i didn't want to do that again
This would still work for a tmaxx? Stock rims and tires. The old glue was black like tar and hard as a rock but was cracked everywhere. Does this glue dry black or clear?
Ok, can I wash the tires and rims out with JUST water, no soap and dry it off really well with a paper or cloth towel? I know not to wash the foam with the tire. I have a set of 3.8 tires and rims. Would you do the same process of gluing the tires for those?
When we filmed this I would have leaned towards not punching a hole in the tires for many 1/10-scale vehicles. However with the adaptation of the closed-cell inserts they don't "breathe" as well as the open cell inserts so I would recommend punching a hole in the tire. The wheels should always have a hole open.
I guess I was understanding all these videos wrong. I tried to glue my holeshots to a set of associated dish wheels, and ended up with pretty badly wobbling tires. I guess the goal is to get the glue on the outside part of the bead, and not behind it? My wheels have a channel for the bead. I was trying to get the glue into that groove, rather than on the bead of the tire itself.
John Traner Tire glue is better, they add rubber or something to it to make it elastic, regular superglue works but tends to crack and separate much easier in my experience. Shoe goo is also decent but hard to not be messy. You can tell a tire glue is different if it takes a long time to dry, I’m sure some just out straight CA in a bottle and sell it as tire glue though.
Good question as that’s something that I have never done at least in a situation where I wanted to use the assembly for any type of competition/speed. CA may work with a sanded/prepped rim. There are some rubberized CA’s out there too that offer more flexibility. Contact cement might be even better.
@rockthecatbox21 Never use WD-40. That's a lubricant, not a cleaner. I also don't recommend soaps like Simple Green as they tend to leave a residue behind. There really aren't any household substitutes I'd recommend, sorry.
Yea this video will help me alot when I get my bow tie tires in to mount on my crt.5 pro 2.2 wheels I think I'm gona go to staples to get some rubber bands see what they got there I'll let you people know what rubber bands they have l8r BB
@nolifewithoutrc10 Most cyanoacrylate super glues will work with proper preparation... RC-specific CA glues don't really have anything proprietary in the blends... it's mostly marketing. Usually only difference in RC glues are some kind of accelerators to increase or decrease dry times for work time, and some different catalysts for viscosity and pliability in final product.
hi everyone!! a friend of mine that did this hobby for circa 7 years told me that you can also use ATTACK GLUE to glue tires. i'm starting to have lot of boubts about it. can you please conferm it???!!!!
Horizon Hobby alright!! i think i'm not going to use SUPER ATTACK again!! but! it seems the problem with SUPER ATTACK is not absolute but it's more like a matter of caution!!! in fact you stated: " i would not recommend it", instead of "SUPER ATTACK is totally not a proper glue for tires"!!
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Your lack of precision makes me feel better about how bad mine come out, thanks.
had no idea mounting rc car tires has become a minor science. very informative.
thanks this is very helpful. i recently got a losi buggy and i needed to make sure i was gluing the tires properly. the last time i had a tmaxx 3.3 insteed of gluing the tires back i just bought bead locks and i didn't want to do that again
This would still work for a tmaxx? Stock rims and tires. The old glue was black like tar and hard as a rock but was cracked everywhere. Does this glue dry black or clear?
@kiriakoskakos Never tried aluminum wheels, I don't know, sorry.
@indy34096 The only ones that won't need trimming are molded ones.
awesome video. easy to watch and easier to understand. nice job!
whats your thoughts on taping the tire first
Thanks for the "how to" HH. The tip to trim the inside corner of the foam helped, the bead of the tire didn't seat firmly until that was done.
Great tip, I have issues trying to glue because of not doing this! "Now I know, and knowing is half the battle"........lol
G.I.Joe!
Would it be ok to use 409 instead of that other spray? Also, Would you use the same type of process for 3.8 off-road tires and rims?
do all foams need to be trimmed?
What black wheels are those you are using in this video?
Ok, can I wash the tires and rims out with JUST water, no soap and dry it off really well with a paper or cloth towel? I know not to wash the foam with the tire. I have a set of 3.8 tires and rims. Would you do the same process of gluing the tires for those?
will nitro power kleen work instead of magnum force?
That's one step that we just didn't show. I use a cut piece of old tire insert to wipe the glue off of the wheel/tire.
How do you put that tubing in the ca glue bottle that the kit includes, i cant figure it out, thanks.
What would short corse trucks be , touring or off road because sct have quite small wheels compared to off road trucks
Thanks, good tips....especially the rubber band
whats the best tire glue for a stampede xl-5? 2.8 rims
As always, great information.
I've seen people use Carb cleaner but I don't know if Its a good way to clean your nitro motor
do you have to punch holes in the tire? been seeing that said in various videos, along with the wheels.
When we filmed this I would have leaned towards not punching a hole in the tires for many 1/10-scale vehicles. However with the adaptation of the closed-cell inserts they don't "breathe" as well as the open cell inserts so I would recommend punching a hole in the tire. The wheels should always have a hole open.
Is that the inner side or the outer side of the tire that you're glueing #HorizonHobby?
@demonsparkx I'm willing to bet the black you're talking of is hardened rubber, not the CA. CA is always clear.
Black ca is available
@WuPmAsTeR Use either motor spray or nitro cleaner.
@123xyan I tend to stick to Losi, Dynamite or AKA CA, no pun intended
@nolifewithoutrc10 No, use RC-specific CA's
I do not recommend using kicker. Kicker can actually make the glue more brittle and lead to the tire not adhearing the the wheel properly.
Old Tire Insert? Like foam?
Good info thanks!
@memosoccer18 Carb cleaner can damage and literallymelt some plastics
I guess I was understanding all these videos wrong. I tried to glue my holeshots to a set of associated dish wheels, and ended up with pretty badly wobbling tires. I guess the goal is to get the glue on the outside part of the bead, and not behind it? My wheels have a channel for the bead. I was trying to get the glue into that groove, rather than on the bead of the tire itself.
do you have to use special glue? will super glue work?
You should use CA Glue
CA glue = Cyanoacrylate glue = Super Glue. All the same thing with different names.
So u do glue both sides of the tire?
Yes, you glue the inside and outside beads.
tire glue is just superglue in a bigger bottle.
John Traner Tire glue is better, they add rubber or something to it to make it elastic, regular superglue works but tends to crack and separate much easier in my experience. Shoe goo is also decent but hard to not be messy. You can tell a tire glue is different if it takes a long time to dry, I’m sure some just out straight CA in a bottle and sell it as tire glue though.
Is .5 ounces enough for 4 tires
What if the glue drips to the tire rim, is there a way to clean it?
You can try debonder:
www.horizonhobby.com/ca-debonder--2-oz-dynk0055
You could also use a hair dryer and an old tooth brush. Heat it up and just scrub it off.
What glue should I use on aluminum rims
Good question as that’s something that I have never done at least in a situation where I wanted to use the assembly for any type of competition/speed.
CA may work with a sanded/prepped rim. There are some rubberized CA’s out there too that offer more flexibility.
Contact cement might be even better.
@rockthecatbox21 Never use WD-40. That's a lubricant, not a cleaner. I also don't recommend soaps like Simple Green as they tend to leave a residue behind. There really aren't any household substitutes I'd recommend, sorry.
WD-40 is a cleaner not a lubricant!
Yea this video will help me alot when I get my bow tie tires in to mount on my crt.5 pro 2.2 wheels I think I'm gona go to staples to get some rubber bands see what they got there I'll let you people know what rubber bands they have l8r BB
@otaner142 Handling, yes, motor heat, no.
Losi actually has a tire gluing kit that includes the glue and the rubber bands.
Video starts at 7:00
Only thing is, you see how you had glue residue left on the tire? Once it dries it looks tacky and unprofessional.
@WuPmAsTeR No, soaps and cleaners like that leave a residue behind.
Good job squirting glue all over the side of the tire and rim
Your english is better than most english speaking people on here.
Kevin from The Office tv show is into RCing? Cool.
@nolifewithoutrc10
Most cyanoacrylate super glues will work with proper preparation... RC-specific CA glues don't really have anything proprietary in the blends... it's mostly marketing. Usually only difference in RC glues are some kind of accelerators to increase or decrease dry times for work time, and some different catalysts for viscosity and pliability in final product.
Yes very helpful thanks bud.
could u use super glue?
hi everyone!! a friend of mine that did this hobby for circa 7 years told me that you can also use ATTACK GLUE to glue tires. i'm starting to have lot of boubts about it. can you please conferm it???!!!!
I would not recommend it, I would stick with dedicated RC Tire Glue personally.
Horizon Hobby alright!! i think i'm not going to use SUPER ATTACK again!!
but! it seems the problem with SUPER ATTACK is not absolute but it's more like a matter of caution!!! in fact you stated: " i would not recommend it", instead of "SUPER ATTACK is totally not a proper glue for tires"!!
That's the only way I know of.
Can you use Alcohol instead of motor spray to clean the tire and wheel prior to gluing?
Alcohol tends to dry out the rubber which is why we don't recommend it.
im glad you dont work on any of my r.c.'s.
You sort of made a mess. Sort of expected a neat, precise job.
way to much glue, defiantly would never want you to glue my wheels up.. looks really bad
+drained sevenonefour said what everyone who watched this was thinking.
You need some practice with the glue bottle...messy messy!!
If you want glue bombs as wheels then follow this arseholes method.
What do you mean?
I mean look how much glue have been put on. It's a mess.
like
Sloppy at best, glue all over your wheel and tire.....