Kraton Backflip tires

[Ole Fart51]

New Arrma backflips came in today. I see several different ways to vent them and plug up the wheel vent. The 3/16 brass seems like the best way to do it. Am I correct? Or is there a better way to do it?

 

[Rich Duperbash]

View attachment 6607 New Arrma backflips came in today. I see several different ways to vent them and plug up the wheel vent. The 3/16 brass seems like the best way to do it. Am I correct? Or is there a better way to do it?

The brass worked great for me with Proline tires, had a harder time with Backflips, had to really sharpen brass with razor repeatedly, still was hit and miss getting a clean hole. Did getter done though.

 

[Kratonage]

View attachment 6607 New Arrma backflips came in today. I see several different ways to vent them and plug up the wheel vent. The 3/16 brass seems like the best way to do it. Am I correct? Or is there a better way to do it?

I just put 3m electrical tape over mines. Works ok but to each their own

 

[ParkRacing]

View attachment 6607 New Arrma backflips came in today. I see several different ways to vent them and plug up the wheel vent. The 3/16 brass seems like the best way to do it. Am I correct? Or is there a better way to do it?

You won't believe the traction those will get, but will wear fast on harder surfaces. I use a little grinder bit on my Dremel, not sure what it is called but makes nice clean little holes.

 

[Rich Duperbash]

You won't believe the traction those will get, but will wear fast on harder surfaces. I use a little grinder bit on my Dremel, not sure what it is called but makes nice clean little holes.

Does the bit look like colored stone cylinder or metal. I'd like to try that on my 1/10 scale wheels first.

 

[ParkRacing]

Does the bit look like colored stone cylinder or metal. I'd like to try that on my 1/10 scale wheels first.

Little metal bit with file like teeth, I will snap a pick tonight when I get home.

 

[Rich Duperbash]

Little metal bit with file like teeth, I will snap a pick tonight when I get home.

Thanks bro, appreciate it.

 

[Dubbl-A]

I used the pointed tip on my soldering iron for the tires on my Nero.
Worked great. No more water stuck in my tires...

 

[Trickelitrick]

I used the pointed tip on my soldering iron for the tires on my Nero.
Worked great. No more water stuck in my tires...

I just drill a hole why am i the only one lol

 

[Rich Duperbash]

I just drill a hole why am i the only one lol

Must be your bits working, maybe mine are too dull, tried a while back but just plunged through, no clean hole.

 

[Va-jeeper]

Must be your bits working, maybe mine are too dull, tried a while back but just plunged through, no clean hole.

Same here. I also tried the hot soldering iron and the holes where never clean. I was also afraid of burning up my foams...lol.

 

[Rich Duperbash]

Same here. I also tried the hot soldering iron and the holes where never clean. I was also afraid of burning up my foams...lol.

Ditto that, too. Think the Backflips rubber compound has something to do with this.

 

[Ole Fart51]

Thanks for all the input . The 3/16 sharpend brass tubing worked best. Put perfect Lil round holes. Got to test the backflips today. Awesome tire, maybe the best tire I ever tried, very little ballooning and they grip like a sum b!+€#. Ordering some for all my trucks.

 

[Dubbl-A]

That's a good idea. I need to use that technique on my trencher x's.
Also, there's nothing wrong with a lil burnt foam...

 

[Ole Fart51]

I saw a video of a guy doing it this way. Went to hardware store, bought a one foot piece of tubing, cut a piece 3 inches long, sharpened it from the inside with a razor blade, put it in my drill and started drilling. Got to clean the rubber out after 3 holes, easy to do with a small drill bit.

 

[ParkRacing]

Thanks bro, appreciate it.

Keep forgetting to send a pick, I will try tonight.

 

[Rich Duperbash]

Keep forgetting to send a pick, I will try tonight.

It's all good bro, mine are vented already. Pretty sure I know what grinding tip you're referring to. I'll try it out on older tire set. Rebuilding Kraton today, finally got everything but front turnbuckle links. Amazes me what critical parts end up on backorder....Lol.

 

[ParkRacing]

It's all good bro, mine are vented already. Pretty sure I know what grinding tip you're referring to. I'll try it out on older tire set. Rebuilding Kraton today, finally got everything but front turnbuckle links. Amazes me what critical parts end up on backorder....Lol.

You would think with the popularity of these vehicles they would keep us well stocked!

 

[Rich Duperbash]

You would think with the popularity of these vehicles they would keep us well stocked!

I was going to try Traxxas links out of desperation, against my better judgement of coarse, think they started bending when I looked at them....Lol, too small and weak at the threads.

 

[j1980mac]

@Rich Duperbash @Ole Fart51 I know this is a semi-old thread, but just got my Backflips in today, and am wondering what you're having to drill here? What's the purpose? Does anyone have a picture of this?

Thanks!