Replacing your RC tires can be surprisingly expensive depending on the model RC you have. When it comes to competitive racing, the prices increase drastically as tire manufacturers go through every measure to ensure the tires are perfectly optimized to give you the best performance to win the race. Why Are RC Tires So Expensive? … Read more
It is true, RC motors can overheat. Many people may be caught off guard by how easy it is for an RC motor to overheat. I, too, have experienced some of my RC cars overheating, and this has taught me the importance of really knowing how RC cars and their motors work. RC motors will … Read more
RC tires should be relatively soft. But that is just not always the case, now, is it? If you are here, you are probably having the same problem. Luckily, there are a few ways you can soften up RC tires. How to soften RC car tires? To soften RC tires use WD-40 or Liquid Wrench … Read more
It is inevitable. If you own an RC car and actually enjoy using it you will start looking for ways to keep it working for longer and most likely perform better and move faster. One nifty little trick to achieve all of these things is by balancing your RC tires. RC car tires are balanced … Read more
If you have a powerful RC car, the chances are you will experience what is known as tire ballooning. Besides looking like something that should be physically impossible and, well, very entertaining, tire ballooning is something that you want to avoid. Why RC Tires Balloon? RC tires balloon because of the centrifugal force they are … Read more
Any RC motor can go bad, especially brushed motors. Brushed motors are cheaper but have wearing parts that do better with regular maintenance. Brushless motors are becoming cheaper and cheaper and last a lot longer. They’re also more efficient than brushed motors with brushed motors being about 75-80% efficient and brushless being around 85-90% efficient. … Read more
You’ve probably seen on many forums about punching holes in RC tires. If you are new to this you’re probably thinking, what on earth is this about? anywhere you look there are debates as to whether punching holes in RC tires should be done, and if it is done then how do we go about … Read more
Tires can take a real pounding when we are racing our RC vehicles. There are loads of factors that can have an impact on how long RC tires can last. We all know a good set of RC tires can be expensive so I’ve looked into the many ways we can help maintain them so … Read more
Do you have an RC car with a brushed motor? Have you ever found a really cool place to run your car but wondered if your brushed RC motor can handle it because of wet conditions. I’ve done some research to see if brushed RC motors can get wet and the effects that water can … Read more