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Balancing Off Road Tires....Yes or No?

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01-25-2018, 05:19 PM

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When I was racing HO slot cars 46 years ago I used to balance my HO tires, so yes, I balance all my RC tires.

01-25-2018, 07:00 PM

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I use hot glue to balance my tires. It wont come off on it's own but it will pop right off with the help of a screw driver.

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03-29-2018, 08:06 AM

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Originally Posted by sea1swk

I always balance 2wd/4wd buggy, Stadium Truck and Short Course. If nothing else, newer racers are impressed. I don't get them super balanced, just close. I think it does help. I like the magnet type balancers. The ones with bearings for 8th scale, I was not impressed.

What??? you balance your tires to impress newer racers???