Preparing Slot Car Tyres - Trimming and Truing

In today's, longer than usual, video you can see how to make sure your slot car sponge rubber tyres are going to be the best possible shape for speed and grip. Listen carefully for lots of tips on how to finish your tyres and alter the driving characteristics of your slot car.
Here are some Amazon links to products I have used in the video...
EZE-LAP DIAMOND HONE SET (UK Only) - amzn.to/3BVyDxA
EZE-LAP DIAMOND HONE SET (US Only) - amzn.to/3z1S7hT
Acetone (US Only) - amzn.to/2UL80eO
Acetone (UK Only) - amzn.to/3ygjsN4
MEK, Methyl Ethyl Ketone, 200 ml (EU Only) - amzn.to/3B9bqY2
BETTA and CLASSIC replacement allen key tip for std grub screw with 8mm long tip - www.bettaandclassic.com/image/current-accessories.pdf
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[@paulgrooveside2803]

Lots of good engineering principles in your video, thanks, James.

[@CleaveTech]

Thanks for watching 🙏

[@carlosalbertodomingueshenr3488]

Thanks for the good explanation! I learned how to make slot tires! Congratulations!

[@CleaveTech]

Thanks for watching both parts of the video 👍🏻

[@danielmedina8262]

I LOVED THE VIDEO. NOW I WOULD LIKE "SI SE PUEDE" I HAVE A HUDY LATHE (EITHER A COIL, AS A WHEELS ) MAKE A SMALL VIDEO OF HOW, REGULAR, WELL A WHEEL LATHE. THING THAT EXPLAINS IN THIS VIDEO, "AS OF POASADA." FROM ALREADY THANK YOU VERY MUCH. PS = I LOVE IT, A LOT OF THE VIDEOS THAT YOU MAKE, I LEARN A LOT.

[@7732147]

I definitely want a clip on tyre trimmer buddy! Put me down for one as soon as they are ready please!

[@CleaveTech]

I will have one with me this weekend 👍🏻

[@jasontidwell5152]

Need a trimmer as well

[@ipdtt]

Hey I'd like to ask you about the O-rings on your Hudy, do they last longer then the stock black O-rings? And whats the name of the red O-rings? And are they the same size as the original O-rings? James, I like your videos very much sir. Thank You! for your time and help!

[@robertduncan2742]

I'd like to see the tool for larger drag tires like 1.080 and at 510 wide and at .450,

[@v1-vr-rotatev2-vy_vx31]

Hmm interesting, today I just finished nine sets of doing this tire prepping for nine new slot cars.

[@CleaveTech]

Good work 👍🏻

[@slotsoffunwith1345]

Be nice to see a truer that could do two hubs butted together so we can true two at once. Guess a bearing or V block support for the free end would be needed.

[@CleaveTech]

I think they already exist. There is one made by PN racing… www.kenonhobby.com/PN-Racing-Pro-Tire-Truer-for-Slot-Car-Wheel-Shaft-size-18-332-2mm-and-3mm_p_45703.html And one made by backtrack… www.shoppscr.com/backtrack-2true-dual-tire-truer-bt2true

[@beinggrownupsux8040]

I’ve had the backtrack for a few months. First and only truer I’ve owned. I wanted this one because it does 2 at once and doesn’t require a 12v power supply. Probably trued 100 pair. Works flawlessly.

[@plabarba]

Do you make the hex screw access hole by just jamming the hex driver trough the tire? Push the rubber aside? Or drill a hole somehow?

[@leonardoars]

Hi! Very nice video. Where can I get that rubber in order to make my own donuts? Thanks a lot. Leo from Brazil.

[@CleaveTech]

Hi Leonardo. Thanks for watching the videos. This supplier in Brazil should have the rubber donuts you need to make your own tyres: www.redfoxslot.com.br/

[@danielmerrin9699]

My guess... Attenborough Prep ? :-)

[@robertduncan2742]

Where can one get the tire narrowing tool I'm in the states

[@CleaveTech]

Drop me an email [e-mail] with your shipping details and what size you need. 👍🏻 I think I have received your email. I will reply very soon 👍🏻

[@lukedrinan7778]

I’d really like to buy a clip on tyre trimmer too 👍🏼

[@CleaveTech]

Hi Luke. Of course you can purchase a clip on tyre trimmer. Send me an email [e-mail] or message me via my CleaveTech Facebook page. All my details are in the video description.

[@arthurbojorquez3656]

Where can I get Diamond files (Arthur)

[@CleaveTech]

Hi Arthur. I am not sure where you are based but here are the links to diamond hones/files in the UK and USA… EZE-LAP DIAMOND HONE SET (UK Only) - amzn.to/3BVyDxA EZE-LAP DIAMOND HONE SET (USA Only) - amzn.to/3z1S7hT

[@lindseyangell986]

Balancing a tire

[@b1657568]

Are you selling any products yet? Enjoyed watching all of the specialized tools being used and thoroughly explaining their correct use as well.

[@CleaveTech]

Yes I am. I have Body Jigs, Hudy Tyre Trimming Attachments, Balancers and Braid Trimmers in stock 👍🏻 Send me an email [e-mail]