Overview
A sealed RC tire traps air, and trapped air makes a tire balloon under load, bounce over bumps and wear unevenly. The Racers Edge Tire Punch Tool solves that in a few seconds per tire: press it through the sidewall or tread and it removes a clean round plug rather than tearing a ragged slit the way a hobby knife does.
The hand-held body gives enough grip to push through rubber and foam without a drill, and the cutting edge leaves a neat hole that is far less likely to start a tear in the sidewall later on.
Key Features
- Punches clean, round vent holes in RC tires and foam inserts
- Hand-operated - no drill or power tool required
- Removes a plug instead of slitting, so the hole will not run
- Works across scales, from touring tires to large off-road tires
Performance Benefits
- Vented tires stop ballooning at speed, keeping the contact patch flat
- Air escapes and returns on impact, so the tire follows the surface better
- Round holes resist cracking and tearing far better than knife cuts
- Lets water and dirt drain out instead of sitting inside the carcass
Usage Notes
- Punch holes before gluing the tire to the wheel where possible
- Space the holes evenly around the tire to keep it balanced
- Punch through a scrap block or board so the point is supported
- Clear the plug out of the tool after each hole
Technical Specs
- Brand: Racers Edge
- Item No.: RCE7761
- Type: Hand tire punch
- Use: Vent holes in RC tires and foam inserts
- Quantity: 1 tool
What's Included
Fitment
Compatible RC vehicles: Universal - any RC tire or foam insert that needs venting, on any scale of car or truck.
Summary
- Fast, clean way to vent RC tires and inserts
- Round punched holes resist tearing, unlike knife slits
- Hand tool - nothing to plug in or set up
- A pit box staple for anyone who glues their own tires
