FortCrawler
Newbie
Just installed a new set of RC4WD Interco 1.9 Super Swampers on ProLine Faultline bead locks. My question is should I vent the tires or not?
-
Welcome to RCCrawler Forums.
It looks like you're enjoying RCCrawler's Forums but haven't created an account yet. Why not take a minute to register for your own free account now? As a member you get free access to all of our forums and posts plus the ability to post your own messages, communicate directly with other members, and much more. Register now!
Already a member? Login at the top of this page to stop seeing this message.
Venting Tires???
- Thread starter FortCrawler
- Start date
im4est
Quarry Creeper
For sure! We ended up drilling a couple holes in the center of the beadlock instead of cutting tires
Eat Sleep Jeep
Eat Sleep Jeep
Venting the tires allows the foams to work properly. Also if you vent the tires any water that gets into them will fling out with a bit of wheel speed. If you only vent the wheels water is hard to get out.
I use a leather punch to make perfectly round holes in tires. If you use something like a drill bit the tire can rip.
I use a leather punch to make perfectly round holes in tires. If you use something like a drill bit the tire can rip.
RustenPaines
Quarry Creeper
If you are using CI foams you'll want to vent the outside of the tire. Some guys like to use an old soldering gun tip to create a nice hole.
I would try them first and see. I live in a very wet climate so never vent them. Don't like soggy wet foams and water filled tires. I run RC4WD rims and so they are generally air tight. The tires a soft and supple and the trucks still climb like goats. If I were in comps and every ounce of performance made a difference I might. 
Levesque87
Quarry Creeper
for sure vent them. If your going to trail your truck into whatever comes up along the trail, then spend the extra money and get the crawler innovations foams. Then vent the tires as stated above to push water out of your wheel when your driving it. Venting and the CI foams you will have a rock solid set up.
GodSpeed999
Quarry Creeper
My preferred method for venting is to just push and x-axcto blade tip through. With a tapered blade, the further you push, the longer the slice. I don't think you need much.
I do two per tire, 180* from each other.
I do two per tire, 180* from each other.
DeviledEggs
Quarry Creeper
Slicing into the tire with a blade seems like an easy way to start a tear. I use the soldering iron method myself. Three small holes evenly spaced at center tread works great for me.
johnnyh66
Scale Detail Engineering
I use a soldering iron... but your foams will get nasty over time.
Valreesio
Quarry Creeper
I do not vent my tires. But, I also use Lil' B as a submarine on occasion, so maybe that makes a difference. I think venting would cause more problems than it is worth if moisture is encountered. Do the foams compress and rebound in the exact same way when they are wet as if they were dry? And unless you are running a 12T motor, I doubt you are getting near the wheel speed needed to get all the water out of the tire, and especially the foams. I could be wrong, but being the person I am, I doubt it. :roll:
FortCrawler
Newbie
I may not vent the Swampers and just use the stock Trepadors to crawl with.
NorCal69
Newbie
FYI, just got off the phone w/ CI & they recommend 4ea. 2mm holes on the center line of the tire using a leather punch.
If you intend to drive in or around water don't vent anything unless you want to destroy your foams.
I have to vent my stuff because my house is at 800ft elevation and the mountain I play on is 3000ft so they balloon too much unless I vent them.. I drill a single 1/16" hole in each rim to keep air pressure equal inside and out. i still drive through shallow mud and water for brief moments and rarely get enough water inside to cause problems. if I dunk then I get the pull them apart and dry out foams when I get home. Not a huge deal.
I have to vent my stuff because my house is at 800ft elevation and the mountain I play on is 3000ft so they balloon too much unless I vent them.. I drill a single 1/16" hole in each rim to keep air pressure equal inside and out. i still drive through shallow mud and water for brief moments and rarely get enough water inside to cause problems. if I dunk then I get the pull them apart and dry out foams when I get home. Not a huge deal.
acas
Newbie
venting the tires is definately a good idea, lets the water out and allows the tires to conform over the rocks and terrain, i do lots of water and rocks and with the holes in the tires the water flings rite out, over a year of abuse and not a single problem, tires still perform like new,
I nip sharp cornered holes in my tires with wire snips. Been doing that for years and have yet to tear a tire. I also play in the water, and its not a big deal to dry them out. Just pull the wheels/tires and park them on a towel with one of the holes facing down. Gravity pulls the water to the bottom, and the towel helps to wick the water out.
