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I don't wanna say this is stupid..... But I'm pretty sure this is stupid ?
Haha!! Thanks!! I just wanted to know what you guys thought. Seems interesting... but, I think I’ll probably pass on it.I don't wanna say this is stupid..... But I'm pretty sure this is stupid ?
Why block the hole in the rim, just to drill holes in the tyres... To me thats dumb. You're moving a hole from a material that is more resistant to wear and tear to a material that is not very resistant to wear and tear.
I'm no expert in this but I'd say to avoid this, especially considering that tyres and rims aren't cheap...
That arrma talion is pretty sick though!!I don't wanna say this is stupid..... But I'm pretty sure this is stupid ?
Why block the hole in the rim, just to drill holes in the tyres... To me thats dumb. You're moving a hole from a material that is more resistant to wear and tear to a material that is not very resistant to wear and tear.
I'm no expert in this but I'd say to avoid this, especially considering that tyres and rims aren't cheap...
I think the reason to do it is centrifugal force. Naturally, the stuff inside the tire is trying to go to the tread of the tire when spinning. Basically when you vent the tire instead of the rim you are working with the laws of physics instead of against it (as far as getting water, etc, out).
Also, per Proline's website:
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well centrifugal force will tend to throw water to the tread side and I know ProLine recommends cutting holes into the tread face, they after all manufacture and sell tires and a torn tire will need replacing and if you have a set of 3 due to one tearing you will of course buy another to complete the set..... I still vent the rim....
Oh wow!! So, it seems like a good idea then.I think the reason to do it is centrifugal force. Naturally, the stuff inside the tire is trying to go to the tread of the tire when spinning. Basically when you vent the tire instead of the rim you are working with the laws of physics instead of against it (as far as getting water, etc, out).
Also, per Proline's website:
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Thanks for the reply!I've been putting holes in my tires for 15+ years. I run in wet conditions a lot, wet grass, snow, so water always ends up in the tires. Without holes in them, the water stays in there, destroys the foam and makes it way out of balance. Whenever I bash in an area that was wet, I'll find a long dry spot, then spool the truck up to WOT a few times and it sprays almost all the water out of the tires. DO NOT DO IT when holding the truck up in your hand... unless you want a gross tire water shower. I've done it... it is not pleasant.
I use a 1/8" drill bit in my dremel at a relatively high speed with very light pressure. Then it more burns/melts a hole in the tire and doesn't leave any jagged edges. It also helps avoid you snagging the foam.
I know some say that sealing the wheel holes and gluing properly without any holes anywhere is best.. but any time I run my trucks, there always ends up gaps at the bead where the glue lets go and I'm not going to sit there after every 5 minutes and check that my tires glue is holding 100%. Putting holes in the tires works for me.
I don't run in dirt/sand hardly ever though. 75% grass/25% skate parks. So I don't have to contend with dirt/sand really getting in the tires.
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