RC Tire Guide: How To Measure RC Tires

Radio-controlled cars move over surfaces using wheels and tyres fixed to the chassis, just like their full-size counterparts. The only components of RC cars that genuinely touch the ground are the tyres. RC pilots should, therefore, be aware of the wide range of sizes and treads that are available to them.

The range of RC tyre sizes is usually similar to that of the actual cars they are based on, which can explain the variety. Certain tyre types might provide specialized performance, but you need to know which sizes are appropriate for your vehicle.

RC Tire Determination

The rubber walls of full-size tyres typically have the tyre's size etched on them, while RC tyres usually don't. Due to space constraints, this information cannot be included. You're set if you have the handbook that comes with your RC model. The data is available there.

Because manufacturers typically utilize interchangeable components, it is rarely possible to detect the RC brand and model on the chassis parts. However, if you can identify the model, you can find a tyre size match by searching for it on our website. The following step is to measure the rims or contact us for more assistance if none of these solutions work.

Measuring Your RC Car Tires

To get the rim width, you will need a precision calliper; an inch ruler will not provide precise measurements. Therefore, you will have to look for RC tyres by trial and error. The tyres are marketed by their radius, which may be calculated by dividing the width by two.

You may need to take two measurements because particular monster trucks and rock crawlers have larger rear-wheel rims. The offset of the hexagonal mounting slots is an additional factor to consider for these challenging RC models.

The size of the RC tyres you require will also depend on how far the internal hex is from the inside of the rim. Our staff members can assist you if you can provide these measurements and pictures of your remote-controlled car, ideally showing the chassis and axle components. Here is our contact information.

Learn More About RC Tires From The V8engineforsale

Everything from short course tyres to buggy wheels, from bead locks to off-road treads, is kept in stock at the RCV8engineforsale's warehouse. The choice of tyres can significantly impact RC piloting performance.