gluing tyres for V12

[AEDave]

OK have just bought some new tyres and wheels and have noticed the tyres are a very tight fit on the wheels, such that using tape or evo stik is going to be difficult at best.

Will superglue do the trick (peel back tyre and put a spot on at regular intervals) or has anyone got any better tips?

[allanicars]

I use superglue.. I insert nozzle a few millimetres between the tyre and rim and run it around... wait to dry and then do the same on the other side...

I also usually stick myself to the tyre.. the rim, the work bench, and anything else i come into contact with...!!!!


so be very carefull...

[Macca]

Get some special tyre tape from Andy, stick to rim, spray inside of tyre with brake parts cleaner then slip it on. Once brake cleaner has evaporated the tyre is stuck.

[jay_m]

or leave the tyre on the rim for a little while this will strech it an make it easier for evo stick thats my method :D hope this helps

[Team Tom]

Get some special tyre tape from Andy, stick to rim, spray inside of tyre with brake parts cleaner then slip it on. Once brake cleaner has evaporated the tyre is stuck.

yup, what macca said ^^^

I use double sided selotape, run two strips around the wheel as its only half the width, spray inside of tyre with brake/clutch cleaner and slip on. Evaporation for the nation:cool:

[AEDave]

tape + brake clnr sounds good will try that, thanks guys. if not its superglue!!!

[Team Tom]

all the fast boys in hotrods do it. thats fact. Andy Ak modelsport does them that way too. So pretty much anyone at the club will have taped on tyres Dave. Best thing is that you can re-use the wheels. Superglue is just hassle going on and hassle coming off!!!

[AEDave]

thanks Tom, will also keep my nice new Minilites clean......see you in a fortnight!

[Mr Markup]

Thats the way to do it :D

[Simmo]

I can supply you double sided sellotape thats the exact width of the rim Dave?... (Unknowingly supplied by work!!) :D

See you on the 6th...

[AEDave]

yes thanks Si Ive got some knowingly supplied by B&Q!!!!(my work doesnt have anything useful!)

6th it is then, but no brushless at HH......looking forward to getting stuck in again and the caterham looks cool!!!!

Oh and now got a second KO vantage TX off ebay for £60 so easy to run 2 cars now! Just told the wife, be there as long as I survive the beating!!!!

Dave

[idlespeed]

Dave if you contact Wilko at mardave he does a kit which includes tape and mounting spray works wonders !

Idle!

[AEDave]

yes thanks idle I left that off my shopping list with Andy!!!!

[Simond001]

Dave,

make sure you spray the brake cleaner on the tyre, not the tape.

Otherwise all messy..isnt in Andy!

[Mr Markup]

oh yes. Horrible white sticky stuff all over your fingers!!!!!!!:eek: ooo errr

[Matthew413]

or leave the tyre on the rim for a little while this will strech it an make it easier for evo stick thats my method :D hope this helps

Yep, I leave the tyre on the rim for a few days before glueing it, then it's easy with evostick. Wouldn't trust tape on a Stockcar, although it might be ok.