Water in belted tires. Can i drill vent holes?

[EagleFPV]

You read the title. I have driven in wet/muddy conditions and washed my set of belted katars and I'm certain there's water inside. My original plan was to vent them but I've seen people say to not vent belted tires. What should i do? Does anyone know where the belts run so i can avoid drilling into one?

 

[DLK83]

Tape off the vent holes on the back side of the wheels, and vent the tires... I use a small mechanic's pick, heat it up red hot and push it through the tire and foam, works great

 

[Garcbomber]

I prefer to mount a 1/8" drill bit in my electric dremel and create enough RPM heat to drill-burn a nice clean hole through the tire/belt. If you don't get a clean thru hole the belt will potentially tear, especially being unbalanced from water/dirt.

 

[DLK83]

I prefer to mount a 1/8" drill bit in my electric dremel and create enough RPM heat to drill-burn a nice clean hole through the tire/belt. If you don't get a clean thru hole the belt will potentially tear, especially being unbalanced from water/dirt.

That's why I heat up the pick, it makes and cauterizes the hole all in one

 

[KnowAir]

Pencil tip soldering iron here. Tape the holes on the inside of the wheels too. I vented my Proline Mirage TT belted tires right out of the package. Haven't noted any issues, but I also am probably only geared for 45mph so

 

[sumguy75]

I use a brass tube over a 1/8 drill bit, just sharpen the tube with a hobby knife and put a drop of oil.