View Full Version : Tire deformation?
outfitter540
09-19-2005, 10:43 AM
I bought a tamiya lunchbox and the tires run with out foams. one of the tires has a flatspot from sitting in the box. is there anyway to form it back to round?
traxxas_fan101
09-19-2005, 02:24 PM
try holding the other tire so it wont spin then stab the throttle so it baloons and it might go back to its original shape
if it doesnt then just drive it around for a while and it should reform to its original shape
minipirate
09-20-2005, 07:24 AM
yeh as traxxas fan above said just drive it, it will soon reform
outfitter540
09-21-2005, 12:14 AM
ok gotcha, its ganna take a few runs but it will come around
crazychris7
09-21-2005, 12:37 AM
poke a hole in the tire maybe?
minipirate
09-21-2005, 06:33 AM
why would poking a hole in the tire help :confused:
outfitter540
09-21-2005, 08:22 AM
nah those tires are vented pretty fierce to begine with, its not a tire pressure issue
crazychris7
09-21-2005, 11:49 PM
my bad, i dont have any experiance with those kinda tires...
dhutch
09-22-2005, 01:09 PM
This is one reason why you should always store you car on a stand or a block of foam or whatever, not on its tyres.
- Also it gives the suspention a rest and take the weight of the springs/seals.
Daniel
microrcdude
09-22-2005, 11:45 PM
Lets see. You could try to plug the vent holes in the wheel and try to get air in the tire, that could pop it out and may hold it like that. Then undo the plugs after about 15 mins and it should be good
Speedtester
09-23-2005, 09:55 AM
Easier to just drive it around a bit. My LST sat for 8 months had big flat spots and now is fine after a few tanks. I was worried at first but all is well now.
Lets see. You could try to plug the vent holes in the wheel and try to get air in the tire, that could pop it out and may hold it like that. Then undo the plugs after about 15 mins and it should be good