There’s only one thing—well, four, technically—that connect your RC car or truck to the ground. Of course, I’m talking about the tires, which are inarguably critical in how well your rig handles. I’ll say it here, and I’ve said it for years: Tires, whether you’re out rock crawling, racing or bashing, are the most important part of any setup.
The old saying goes, tires are tuning and everything else is fine-tuning. That’s as true today as it was back in the day. Get your tires right and it will be much easier to figure out everything else. Hopefully by now I’ve convinced you tires are important. Read on and learn the ins and outs of RC tires.
VENTING
When a full-size tire gets vented, it’s a problem, so it’s understandable that the “vent or not to vent” question is still frequently asked. To cut right to the chase, always vent your tires. If you don’t, they will act like beach balls and bounce instead of grip. Also, whether mounted on multi-piece
