Removing the Growl - Wheel Machining
This video shows the process I use for truing the wheel for polyurethane tire upgrades on the Carrera 1/32 cars.Some new PU tires cant be trued up until the wheel is trued first.
I didn't own a tire razor or truing device at the time of this video and used the car chassis for the process. You'll not the track I use as a stand uses a mount cut from a Carrera display box and the nut. I cut it off, sanded it so it was angled, cut a hole in a piece of track and glued it together. I'll do a how-to on that at a later date.
DISCLAIMER: I would not use this method for Formula 1 cars or others that use the "long can" engine with the 1.0mm shaft as damage to the pinion gear can result.
This Video shows the use of a utility knife. Adult supervision or assistance is required for young racers.
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Does the tire grip the hub any less?
@MostlyCarreraWithkenWash
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No Sir. The tire grips the same, it just doesn't touch the wheel in the center. I've done this with most of my GT cars and it has helped immensly.
Why would they manufacture the wheels like that what's the point?
@MostlyCarreraWithkenWash
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As I understand it, the recessed areas are where the injection mould leaves the residual material. Having it in the low area would mean less precise processing, maybe saving a step of final machining. The dimples are much less of a problem with the factory tires. It's when you put on a pair of performance tires that it seems to make a big difference.