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How to Choose RC Car Tires

The tires on an RC car are often the first thing a person chooses to change when customizing a car. Most kit cars come with tires that are already glued onto wheels. Once you have decided to choose new wheels, you'll find that you can buy a variety of wheels for different situations. Choosing RC car tires is as easy as researching and shopping around.

Instructions

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  Think about where you plan on running your RC car and what kind of terrain the tires will be on. Different tires are made for different terrains, such as bowtie tires for racing on tracks and ribbed tires for exploring rougher terrain.
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  Choose between a ready-to-run (RTR) tire or a specialized set of tires. The RTR tires are good for everyday use, but if you plan on racing you may need something different. (Drift tires are a good choice here.)
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  Pick a new tire from the six main types on the market: American Rubber, Japanese F, Japanese C, Japanese R, European, or Combination. Each one works well on a different type of track.
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  Try out a variety of tires before choosing the ones that you'll run permanently. Tires for RC cars are fairly inexpensive, meaning you can try a few different options before making your final choice.

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