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Old 03-03-2007, 03:16 PM
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Anyone have any tips on mounting 1/8th scale buggy tires? Im a buggy tire gluing virgin, could use all the tips I can.
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Clean the tires and wheels before you begin. There is usually a mold release lube on them and the glue bond will be weak. A little rubbing alcohol will take care of it.

Also make sure you fit the tires on the rims and make them right before you glue.
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Clean the tire and rim beads, then clean the tire bead. I use the cheap brake cleaner from Wal-Mart. Then before you mount the tire on the rim, clean the tire bead. Basically, clean the tire bead really, really well.
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http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_vmWfFyh668&eurl=
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VERY awesome vid. Helped a ton. Thanks!!!
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i just did up 6 sets of tires and using elec tape i think is the best beacuse you can get it very tight.
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I used one of the "Live Strong" rubber braclets. Seemed to work pretty good.
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