Glue Your R/C Tires Like a Pro

[@alexanderhopkins2807]

Skip to 10:00 if it’s just the glue technique you want.

[@dandork20]

Omg thank you.

[@christianm.3543]

Why tf did I wait till now to look at comments….🤦🏻

[@168grhp]

My tire glue jobs have never been as good as I'd like. Definitely going to give this a try! Thank you!

[@jtr4405]

korelinlakes How were ur results from trying it this way?

[@Lukas_911]

I'm a noob and I spent last night trying to glue 3 set of tyres. Got just crazy for the bad result and burning throat due cyajoacrylate smell. Was almost going to throw this hobby in trashbox this morning. Then I saw your video. I will follow your way and hopefully I will be back on truck without problems. Thanks for sharing 🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🤗🤗🤗🤗🤗🤗🤗🤗

[@raybearden9594]

Set up a little fan to move the air away from your work area. I hate working with super glue, but it is the best.

[@durden.tyler537]

Just glued some tires using your method and it worked perfectly. Thank you!

[@masonbrossoit4998]

do you know what glue i could use

[@durden.tyler537]

@@masonbrossoit4998 Look for thin RC tire glue/cement with a long applicator nozzle. If you can’t find RC tire glue, look for super thin CA glue.

[@masonbrossoit4998]

@@durden.tyler537 oh thank you im planning on doing a drag build but i needed to glue my own drag slicks

[@stepnyvlk9695]

Cutting the edge of the foam makes the tyre more round with softer sidewalls... geniouse idea

[@TO651]

Great video! I was finally able to glue a set of tires without it looking like an eight year old did it LOL

[@scottie706]

Just did mine. Looks like my niece year old did it

[@josephmorelli3191]

I have never mounted my own tires. I am glad I watched your video. Very well done. Thanks.

[@RCLifeChoseMe]

Glueing tires for the first time today. Thanks for the video.

[@r.r.hughes9808]

The girl walking up behind you at the beginning of the video walks like she's been riding horses for a week straight

[@98f5]

It usually isn't horses they have been riding that makes them walk like that.

[@codypendant6745]

This is EXACTLY what I have been looking for. I have hated the inconsistent results I've had from pulling the tire away so thick/medium glue could make it to the bead. Now I just trickle a little glue trail and watch it wick in between rim and tire. Once dried, I can run a wet bead for back-up.

[@robertmedina3195]

That was the old school method they always showed us in the magazines, that's the way I learned and that's the way I always screwed up the balancing of my tires. The damn glue would set with the tire being out of the bead because of pulling the tire back....ugh lol.

[@WillieJ680]

Definitely using the thin CA glue from now on.

[@Cowboy4737]

Thanks,I like this method better then pulling the tire back and trying to glue the bead.

[@PMHobbycraftLtdCalgary]

Thanks for the comment and for watching!

[@choke666]

AWESOME. THANKYOU FOR TAKN THE TIME TO SHARE YOUR METHOD. LOOKS LIKE MY NEW METHOD AS WELL! ;)

[@ericchristopher9037]

Best description I’ve seen so far! When I have glued tires before, I always leave the tire wonky, not perfect, because I pull the tire back from the rim. I will not do that again, thanks for your help!

[@PMHobbycraftLtdCalgary]

Thanks for commenting Eric!

[@yorkrojas1452]

We are gluing our first rc tires today. Thankyou for the lesson.

[@kokosnood]

Hi. I followed your video and it works great for the 1/10 2wd back tires. I'm having trouble seating the front tires into the rim on the thinner front tires. Any advice?

[@canadianrcs9931]

Very useful info. Not sure how well this may hold up in some of the 8th scale bashers but 1/10 buggies and onroad this is a great idea.

[@typedrew]

Watching step one and I’m already excited to just buy pre mounted tires forever

[@mxracingunlimitedltd7784]

Which ones do you run? Looking for something similar to the tire/wheel in the video for 1/10 scale buggy on carpet track...

[@think2cre81]

Great video, could you make a video on gluing the tires on the losi promoto mx . I would and many others would appreciate it sir . Thank you 😊

[@oi3]

hi can i use this RC Car Model Dedicated Tire Glue Instant Adhesive Strong Racing Off-Toad Bigfoot Buggy Universal 20g on w metal wheel and how mutch glue should i put im watching ur video

[@chrisfinn7446]

Hi James. The videos are great, the best RC content on KZbin at the moment. Keep up the good work.

[@jameshollinger5309]

Thanks Chris for the kind words good to see you enjoy them thanks again

[@ginopunsalan]

Did this with my Sakura S63 car. I hope it lasts the life of the tires. Thanks for the video.

[@leonelcardenas-sj9fo]

Thanks and one question; can I use Loctite ?

[@gregwhitehead7967]

I'm gluing my first set tonight. This helps alot. Thank you, if you have any advice on beadlockers that would be awesome. I bought a cheap set and a very expensive set so I'm gonna try on the cheap ones then weight and glue my crawler tires. Do I glue the side with the bead lock?

[@rollmann00]

Excellent Video!

[@nighthawkj30A4]

Hobby store reminds me of Dancy’s Hobbies here in Las Vegas back in the 1990’s and until mid 2000’s after the owner closed it down.

[@DavidofSteele]

Love the video, man. Have subscribed 👍😁

[@sebastianjaromi3540]

That's exactly what happens when I did my first set, didn't get wonky thankfully but the glue was inconsistent and heavy so I had lots extra on my tires which didn't look so pretty.

[@goldwin1403]

Great video,thanks

[@penyokboyz]

Can i glue the tyres with alteco (iron glue)?

[@a1_west952]

thanks for the demo

[@billplaisance6387]

I have a Traxxas revo 3.3.... will that foam trimming trick work ok for those much bigger tires, or is it even worth trimming on a tire that big? Thanks.

[@jameshollinger5309]

Yeah you can trim those to fit it looks like the foam is getting squished on the inside trim to fit better thanks for watching

[@blackbirdrc8348]

Is this method good for all rc tires? I’ve had some excess glue on the sidewall and once the rubber stretches or bends the glue turns white and flakes away from the rubber. How does this hold the rubber and wheel together? I don’t see how this gets down into the bead 🤔 unless I’m missing something. Just curious.

[@morgfarm1]

It's not a method I've personally used (i used to use the other method he mentioned, poor results) but it'll likely depend on the tire. I feel that those buggy tires are probably a softer and more porous compound than most, which allows that super-thin glue to just seep into the rubber. the last method I used was Seat the tire (like he already did) pull the WHOLE bead back nice and even on one side hold the rim over something that'll absorb your mess drop glue from the top of the rim and it'll wash down, rotate 30 degrees or so, top that up, turn the other way 30 degrees from your initial start, same thing, then slide the bead back into place and re-work. Repeat on the other side Repeat again for the other 3 tires. Still have to be REALLY fast and accurate, but it worked for me on 3 of my 4 wheels. The first one I just simply borked because I dropped the tire while trying to work with it.

[@strange67x]

awww so great !!!!!!! Thanks for that awesome video probably made directly from you shop ! Never seen such amazing guys like you in a hobby shop here in germany. I rather would shop at yours', but well, some thousand miles away LOL Thanks and best regards, Markus, Germany :-)

[@PMHobbycraftLtdCalgary]

Thank you for commenting and for the kind words Markus!

[@mr.sinister1279]

Crazy works jus as good as I jus found out n it’s cheaper at the dollar store!!

[@logmc1]

Does this work with aluminium rims

[@rcsendandblast1579]

Is the CA glue used for wood similar to The CA glue used for RC wheels. Newbie question I know 👍😀

[@PMHobbycraftLtdCalgary]

Thanks for watching and for the comment! Some people have used CA intended for wood but with mixed results. Some brands are quite brittle and they will fatigue over time which will cause the bead to come loose. The way it was explained to me is that CA Glue that's formulated for RC Wheels has a rubberizer or something similar to make the glue joint a little more flexible. Other people say that CA glue is all the same stuff but it isn't. Even between brands of Wood CA glue, there are differences in performance.

[@rcsendandblast1579]

@@PMHobbycraftLtdCalgary Thank you Sir. I found some rubberized CA. Works great just leaves a white stain on the black plastic.

[@dannygentry9052]

Great video. This works perfectly. Only question I have is around wiping. Are you using a solvent on your cloth? With the thin CA I'm using, there is no way to wipe it without it immediately sticking.

[@jameshollinger5309]

Hey thanks for watching I have never used a solvant before but you could spray some motor spray on what your using to prevent this from happening Have a great day

[@villesalmi899]

Associated ft glue does the same. I've just left the glue there, looks better than piece of paper stuck in it 😂

[@andyrichey1192]

Thank you for sharing I'm just learning I just learned a lot I subscribed Channel I'll be watching for more

[@g.b-MTB-trail-jumps3062]

Great vid mate....you have link for the foam?

[@bensp1193]

Like this video, learning few things from white and red foam differences and what can be done to sit better. Like fast and clean way you been doing it. The only thing bothers me is the back noises from shoppers. Overall amazing video from your own style and way to do it that seem working for you and could benefit others.

[@michelraymond286]

Well done !✨🤙✨💙

[@thenewyorkhobbyist2931]

Cool vid, i have aka impacts, there great pre mounted buggy wheels

[@KenMrKLC]

9 min In on a video I wanted to see how to glue… and no glue been used yet. Shouldn’t you clean the rims too

[@ELValenin]

are there molded inserts for the Proline Trencher 40 series??

[@ryansmith8782]

Nice video, I just got some Pro-line Electrons with the blue closed cell foams. Have you compared the AKA reds to the Pro-line blues? AKA seems to be most popular.

[@jameshollinger5309]

Hey Ryan thanks for watching I find that both foams work well. That being said I have not used the proline foams for about 3 years now so i'm not sure if they have changed. From what I remember the AKA foams lasted longer and were just a better foam overall at the time . We do have proline drivers in the area and they still do very well at the track. hope this helps have a great week

[@kalishelltrack210]

Isnt this dj medics local hobby shop? Or old one? I remember him saying PM hobby. But they could be all over the states and idk.

[@PMHobbycraftLtdCalgary]

Yes...we are the PM Hobby that Medic mentioned from time to time. In a roundabout sort of way, he's the guy that made me want to start my own channel. Thanks for commenting!

[@kalishelltrack210]

@@PMHobbycraftLtdCalgary man really sounds like DJ medic is making the world a better place. My husband was fighting heroin addiction for a few years, got an infection in his heart and almost died, has a mechanical heart valve because of it. The RC hobby is literally what replaced the heroin. Hes almost 4 years clean and it all came from a little video on youtube that he came across "rcadventures rock crawler" videos and hasn't relapsed since! Thanks for all the helpful videos! Just glued my first tires on, needs a lil cleaning up! Nothing a little acetone cant fix :) keep the vids coming!

[@charlesbonkley]

When gluing 1/8th scale buggy tires, the thing that I find frustrating is that there is no lip between the tire and the wheel. In this video, there is a lip that allows for the thin CA glue to pool and then have it rolled around. You can't really do this with 1/8th buggy tires since the sidewall sits flush to the wheel. All the manufacturers need to do is add a little lip action, and problem solved for all those who are frustrated with gluing tires, including me. I suppose I could add a little bit of lip myself by pulling out the sidewall just about 1/16", but keeping it even will be the challenge.

[@PMHobbycraftLtdCalgary]

Sorry for replying so late but thanks for watching and for your comment! I spoke to James about how he glues 1/8th buggy tires and he uses a Jig made by Thunder innovations. It basically clamps the tire consistently which exposes the bead. Here's the link on my website - www.pmhobbycraft.ca/1-8th-buggy-tire-gluing-jig.html

[@charlesbonkley]

@@PMHobbycraftLtdCalgary Hey better late than never! Thanks for the reply back and the info. I will definitely be checking out the jig for easier and more consistent gluing.

[@OswaldBeef]

I’d gluethat bead it until I see just visible enough excess to ensure coverage and beyond...maybe reduce the angle the rubber protrudes from rim....I can’t see evenly distributed excess within reason a problem....just stronger bead?

[@marcogarofalo6343]

Very good I like this method. I'd normally just buy whole wheels but I have too many sets. So I'm about to attempt this for the first time thank you. My only caveat on this video, is that you mention the shape of the tyre, from the 2 different inserts. (the more costly being less attractive) You then go on to show us, as an example, what the 2 look like side by side and its the opposite. So now I don't know if your just trying to sell me the dearer product or it was good advice and you were just simply mistaken. Either way that's why I never consider the opinion of anyone with a vested interest. I mention this as constructive criticism not to bash your work or upset you. In fairness the red inserts look better. More 'professional' and you do say the white ones are still a very good choice. Good salesman. Otherwise like I said great tutorial and really appreciate it. Now to get those damn old tyres off!

[@PMHobbycraftLtdCalgary]

Thanks Marco for commenting on my video and also for the constructive criticism. It's true that the shape of the tire didn't turn out quite as planned but I do know the advice came honestly. Your comments are food for thought on how our viewership sees what we are posting. Thanks again.

[@marcogarofalo6343]

+PM Hobbycraft no problem I'm almost sure these video's come from a good place with you guy's I've seen a few now (loved XMAXX hydroplaning) like I say I really enjoyed the video as it was extremely informative and help me glue my tyres. I'm just a pessimist but good luck and hopefully see more from you guys soon.

[@tonyallen8626]

it's the way to glue buggy tire's, the thin glue gets inside the need but the main reason I glue my tires this way is because your tires end up perfectly round, you can balance your tires but if there not perfectly they will wobble

[@PMHobbycraftLtdCalgary]

Thanks for watching and for commenting.

[@jimmieparker8093]

Does gluing tires make it faster

[@nickbarlow5038]

Sort of. It is mainly so the tires dont fly off when racing and it helps with speed too since they arent slipping on the wheels.

[@fridonina]

Thanks !

[@ejicon3099]

Very thorough and straight to the point. Thank you.

[@brandonbentley8532]

I was waiting for someone to come up to him and ask, are these free samples?

[@PMHobbycraftLtdCalgary]

lol. That would be funny.

[@heytreacle]

This guy foams👍

[@IssaJakob]

do you guys carry brushless motor mounts and lipo mount?

[@jameshollinger5309]

We use to have the grid rc motor mount but that was for 1/8 scale cars. We don't carry any lipo mounts sorry thanks for watching

[@IssaJakob]

my car is 1/18th scale i bought it in 2015 from this store, im doing a huge upgrade

[@jameshollinger5309]

what make is the car you have.

[@IssaJakob]

Dromida, i can in today to get the screws and other stuff for mortor and my esc light still flashes red, i might come in tomorrow

[@IssaJakob]

came in*

[@Neckster72]

Why in the world would a shop not post direct links to the products used? Good video however.

[@charlesbonkley]

It's 2020 now, and that's how we glued tires to wheels 30 years ago. Thin CA...that's it.

[@nickanulli4417]

I usually use medium or thick and then once I have it set the way I like, I spray instant activator on it

[@charlesm6912]

awesome!! thank you.

[@earlyculyer4103]

That tire band technique is absolutely amazing I would have shot the damn tire across the room trying to get that band on there.

[@Random_4400]

Can i use super glue?

[@PMHobbycraftLtdCalgary]

Thanks for watching and for commenting! Some super glues might work but it's hard to say for sure. C/A Tire Glue is, in fact, a specialized kind of super glue that has been formulated to remain a little more flexible when it sets. Regular super glues are usually quite brittle and will crack when the tires flex and, depending on the brand, they may have a different viscosity which could give you unpredictable results. I hope this helps.

[@langhorst2633]

I hate gluing tires. I will try this next time.

[@Tony-nl6pf]

Would crazy glue or super glue work?

[@PMHobbycraftLtdCalgary]

The type of glue used here is in the same family as other super glues but it has a property which helps it remain flexible and adhere to the rubber and plastic better. Standard superglues are usually more brittle.

[@Tony-nl6pf]

@@PMHobbycraftLtdCalgary Thanks for the reply, I used super glue paste and it seems to be doing ok. I'm not doing anything fancy so it should be fine.

[@nothingbasic]

For dirt racing do you recommend holes in the tyre or the rim or both?

[@PMHobbycraftLtdCalgary]

James does both for his but he says it's mostly personal preference. 2 - 1/16" holes in the rim at equal points is usually good for most track conditions. Keep in mind though that in extremely wet conditions (not usually found in racing) piercing the belly of the tyre becomes more important so that any accumulated water will be let out. Thanks for watching!

[@elwhiteboy6865]

Did he say, "fit better on the carcass" ?

[@Ittybittythetwofacedkitty]

Need to get the kid outta the store

[@brandonbentley8532]

Slam the tire on the table, the shock makes the tire rubber pop into place around the rim. Slap it flat on each side.

[@PMHobbycraftLtdCalgary]

We'll have to try that. Sort of like setting the bead on a real tire. Thanks for commenting.

[@verbalhustle]

Literally going to try this tomorrow.

[@ak3347J]

What happened to punching a few small holes in the tire before mounting?

[@fishininjun]

if its fora track. its not needed. venting and sealing tires are more fr bashing and outdoor

[@ianlarue4985]

Thrr3 is a hole in the rim

[@tony6726]

Why do you need to glue the tires

[@PMHobbycraftLtdCalgary]

Hi Tony. The reason you need to glue the tires is because when they rotate at a high rate of speed the centrifugal force can be enough to make the tire expand so much that it will lose its bead altogether. Think of a dragster tire but on a much smaller scale. Sometimes an RC tire will come right off and go down the track on its own. It’s actually kind of funny but not to the guy who loses the race. Thanks for watching and for commenting!

[@morgfarm1]

@@PMHobbycraftLtdCalgary Late to the party, I know, but it's absolutely hilarious when you've run the tire down so far the tread carcass comes off and passes your car going into a turn, and then come back to your truck to find the sidewalls are still glued in perfectly fine. I did that about 5 years ago in a local parking lot with an old 1998 Nitro 4Tec Pro.15. Turned so many laps with that old HPI belted Slick tire that it wore the edges of the tread so far down the tread came right off and I knocked down the curbing that acted as the outside wall. Most accurate tire failure I've ever had. Technically the only actual tire failure. Everything else was me being not smart with the trigger.

[@bobtierney6946]

Its also best to let the glue to set for 4 to 5 hours. This allows the glue to totally bind. I do mine a day or two before using them.

[@PMHobbycraftLtdCalgary]

Thanks for commenting Bob. Good advice to let it set... most people think that C/A always bonds instantly but sometimes it does takes some time. Better to be safe.

[@homen2010]

I thought this was Simon cowell brother for a second haha!

[@chrisspearline767]

Flex Super Glue

[@mr.sinister1279]

Crazy glue works the same cheaper at the dollar store too

[@delvpf6671]

I find it better to glue your tires without a shirt on.

[@DjGlenJon]

IM MORE PRO THEN THIS...... N I STUCK MY FINGERS TOGETHER

[@sk8eroy]

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[@plesleyporfirio6471]

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[@박경준-j1f]

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[@BenDover-wp6yl]

Why does your store look more like a Hobby Lobby than an actual hobby store?

[@PMHobbycraftLtdCalgary]

I couldn't really say Ben. I've never been into a Hobby Lobby but I hear they're a great craft store. Being that our name is PM Hobbycraft I would think seeing crafts in our store wouldn't be too much of a surprise to you, but the reason that you saw that type of product in the background was because we shot the video in the front of the store where there was better lighting.

[@R1Kyle]

Ben is your dong orange from eating Cheetos while tugging it to Rc videos all from the safety of your moms basement?

[@yzrider3326]

Ben you seem to be a dumbass... Thanks for stopping by

[@jocodashcam295]

You forgot to vent the tire.

[@jameshollinger5309]

Yes the AKA wheels have two holes in the inside of the rims if they don't I use a reamer to make them sometimes i will makes those bigger or punch the tires good eye sorry guys

[@jocodashcam295]

James Hollinger no, the tires, not the rim. The rims will be vented as well, but the tires need it as well. Without the tire vent, and moisture that get in the tire will stay. With a vented tire, and moisture in the tire will get “flung” out of it via centrifugal force.

[@ianlarue4985]

JoCo Dashcam different strokes for different fokes

[@beeser73]

dont eat ur nails

[@maddixhunt9612]

Waste of time to long

[@75Chopin]

Why are there some Koreans speaking in the background?

[@chefchef183]

For A video about gluing tires it took you nine minutes to get to the glueing part, perhaps you should have titled it how to load foam and glue tires. But the information is sound nonetheless

[@dmanero]

word of advice, how about doing your videos in more quiet area, very unprofessional having to hear annoying brats in the background that dont shut up. something to think about if you want more subscribers.

[@PMHobbycraftLtdCalgary]

Thanks for the advice. Background noise can be a problem it’s true. Subscribers matter and are appreciated but I do my videos to inform my viewership who can use it and some of them just for fun...but I’m not a videographer. I’m just some guy who owns a hobby shop and a camera. Sorry for the noise and Hopefully you were still able to extract information despite it. Thanks for watching

[@iliadz2092]

I think it's kind of awesome. It's a real shop, real people. Keep up the good work.

[@BenDover-wp6yl]

Wow... I just got to the part of the video where you actually "glue" the tire... SERIOUSLY??? Message to anyone watching this / reading this.... DO NOT FOLLOW THIS GUY'S "ADVICE" .... Sorry guy, but if you have problems glueing the right way, then you're doing something wrong. Just running a glue around the OUTSIDE of the tire isn't going to cut it. LMFAO......

[@PMHobbycraftLtdCalgary]

Seriously Ben? No need to be sorry as everyone is entitled to their opinion on how they do this but did you also know that Losi Glue is thicker than the Sweep we were using here? With thick glue you have to pull the bead, but on the thinner stuff you don't and it gets in there just fine. We (and the many others we race with) have used this method for a long time and have had far fewer problems than with pulling the bead back. If you like your method then great... it works for you. Our method works for us.

[@calebbennett6947]

Ben Dover What's your problem there's nothing wrong the way he glues his tires everyone has there own way of doing things.

[@gpaje]

This is a good method when using thin CA, it will actually suck itself down into the bead. I've done both methods with standard and thin CA, either method works well.

[@darrellroireau4061]

How will this method hold up on a 1/8 scale on 6S though? I have an Arrma Typhon on 6S and it's very hard on tires. I usually lift the bead but I do like how yours came out clean.

[@rocketbunnyboy0323]

Make us a video then