Wobbly left rear tire
06-01-2006, 09:03 PM
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Wobbly left rear tire
I just picked up my first RC (RTR BTW) and while doing engine break-in, I notice that the left rear tire is wobbly but the right rear is fine.
What could be the problem and what is the solution?
What could be the problem and what is the solution?
06-01-2006, 09:30 PM
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RE: Wobbly left rear tire
Check all those mentioned ^ . Also possible you bent the rim or if the wheel nut is/was loose could have oblonged the hole in the rim .
06-01-2006, 11:06 PM
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RE: Wobbly left rear tire
The car was straight out of the box like that. I'm such a noob that I have no idea how to look for any of those issues. Any advice anyone can give me.
06-01-2006, 11:12 PM
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RE: Wobbly left rear tire
Oh and one more thing that could be helpful. The instructions told me to check/adjust the diff before first use. I looked and the directions on how to do that but it was over my head. I had no idea how to do that, so I just didn't do it. Could that be the problem? If so is there good step by step directions availble somewhere on the net that is better than the instruction booklets?
06-02-2006, 12:49 AM
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RE: Wobbly left rear tire
I figured out how to check the diff. It seemed fine as the left rear tire was hard to turn when I held the right rear tire and the spur. So no adjustment needed to be made there. I didn't glue the tires and they seem to be nice and secure in place all the way around. Not sure what the issue is. I figure I'll stop by the hobby shop where I bought it and have them figure it out
06-02-2006, 08:04 AM
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RE: Wobbly left rear tire
It's probably the lug nut on the wheel was loose. This is the nut that holds the wheel on. Make sure that it's nice and snug. Mine was loose straight out of the box as well.
06-02-2006, 08:50 AM
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RE: Wobbly left rear tire
ORIGINAL: Racktacular
I figured out how to check the diff. It seemed fine as the left rear tire was hard to turn when I held the right rear tire and the spur. So no adjustment needed to be made there. I didn't glue the tires and they seem to be nice and secure in place all the way around. Not sure what the issue is. I figure I'll stop by the hobby shop where I bought it and have them figure it out
I figured out how to check the diff. It seemed fine as the left rear tire was hard to turn when I held the right rear tire and the spur. So no adjustment needed to be made there. I didn't glue the tires and they seem to be nice and secure in place all the way around. Not sure what the issue is. I figure I'll stop by the hobby shop where I bought it and have them figure it out
