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How Do You Rotate Tires on an RC Car or Truck?

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Question: How Do You Rotate Tires on an RC Car or Truck?
Depending on how often and where you run your RC car or truck, rotating the tire positions can extend the life of the RC tires.
Answer: If you only run your RC occasionally and aren't involved in regularly racing then you might not necessarily need to rotate your tires or only do it every few months. However, if you run your RC heavily, especially racing, rotating the tires can extend their life and provide for better handling. By rotating the tires the tread wears more evenly.

For vehicles that run different tires front and back, simply switch the left side with the right side between races. For vehicles that run the same tires front and rear, use an X rotation. Swap the left-front with the right-rear and the right-front with the left-rear. The RC manufacturer may recommend a specific frequency or pattern for rotating the tires depending on how you use your vehicle.

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