Vent holes in rims or not

[rocresq]

I just purchased a set of assasin rims and m3 compound hammers w/memory foam for a wheelie king project and i was wondering what is the best way to run them before a go drilling holes in $100 bucks worth of gear. I've vented my axial and other in the past and seemed to like them but ive never ran the memory foam.

 

[PaloAltoK5]

I just purchased a set of assasin rims and m3 compound hammers w/memory foam for a wheelie king project and i was wondering what is the best way to run them before a go drilling holes in $100 bucks worth of gear. I've vented my axial and other in the past and seemed to like them but ive never ran the memory foam.

You shouldn't need to drill them. Check and see if the beadlock screw holes go all the way through to the inside of the rim, if they do, just leave one of the inside screws out when you assemble them. That's what most of us do.

 

[PaloAltoK5]

You shouldn't need to drill them. Check and see if the beadlock screw holes go all the way through to the inside of the rim, if they do, just leave one of the inside screws out when you assemble them. That's what most of us do.

Nevermind, I see from their website the inner rims are solid...bummer. Maybe just a couple of small holes in the tire along the center, or inside a lug or two would be just as good.

 

[hellbentrodder]

Drill a hole into one of the beadlock holes and leave that screw out on the inside ring, That way if you don't like it you can plug it with the screw.

 

[carbonuts]

Drill a hole into one of the beadlock holes and leave that screw out on the inside ring, That way if you don't like it you can plug it with the screw.

X2 on that one!"thumbsup"
Just make sure you do not ruin the threads when you are drilling it out.

 

[binaryterror]

You guys and ruining wheels...

Cut small holes in the tires carcass, this is what all off road racers do and it does the same pupose, plus it lets water back out should you feel the need to do some water obstacles. I do 2 small holes in the flat carcass, have done it on Rock claws and on Hammers without any problems. I use the standard body scissors, make them small, cuz you can always make em bigger if the vent action is too slow with a small hole.

 

[carbonuts]

You guys and ruining wheels...

Cut small holes in the tires carcass, this is what all off road racers do and it does the same pupose, plus it lets water back out should you feel the need to do some water obstacles. I do 2 small holes in the flat carcass, have done it on Rock claws and on Hammers without any problems. I use the standard body scissors, make them small, cuz you can always make em bigger if the vent action is too slow with a small hole.

So what happens if you wanna run bb's? They come out the holes.
I know you can make the holes smaller but we all know how bound up these tires can get, and that could push out the bb's, if you run them.
Also you take a greater chance of giving a spot on the tire that could possible tear. What happens if you decide you dont want that much of a vent, rubber tire patch? lol. If you do a hole through one of the bead screws you can always plug the hole back up if needed. If you wanna do water then put the screw back in."thumbsup"

 

[binaryterror]

So what happens if you wanna run bb's? They come out the holes.
I know you can make the holes smaller but we all know how bound up these tires can get, and that could push out the bb's, if you run them.
Also you take a greater chance of giving a spot on the tire that could possible tear. What happens if you decide you dont want that much of a vent, rubber tire patch? lol. If you do a hole through one of the bead screws you can always plug the hole back up if needed. If you wanna do water then put the screw back in."thumbsup"

Simple smaller holes you even posted the answer.

Bound up they could spit out, and removing a screw could cause the bead to slip in a bad bind. 6 of 1, half dozen of another. 1 or 10 bb's come out I can still finish a comp. Tire comes off the bead I could be stuck in the rest of the course or forced to take a touch penalty to pull it away from my knuckle if it slipped of the inside bead.

Smaller hole, you put a small bit of shoe goo and its closed again quickly.

 

[Mule]

I just purchased a set of assasin rims and m3 compound hammers w/memory foam for a wheelie king project and i was wondering what is the best way to run them before a go drilling holes in $100 bucks worth of gear. I've vented my axial and other in the past and seemed to like them but ive never ran the memory foam.

Why worry about drilling a hole? If leaving a screw out may cause a peal off and cutting the tire causes tears/bbs/lead shot to fall out, then why worry about a couple holes in a rim. They are already heavy enough that you really shouldn't need any weight or at least not much. The hole can just be taped if you want to go in water. I'm surprised drilling is even a concern.... These are toys........:lol:

 

[sourdojack]

What???

Simple smaller holes you even posted the answer.

Bound up they could spit out, and removing a screw could cause the bead to slip in a bad bind. 6 of 1, half dozen of another. 1 or 10 bb's come out I can still finish a comp. Tire comes off the bead I could be stuck in the rest of the course or forced to take a touch penalty to pull it away from my knuckle if it slipped of the inside bead.

Smaller hole, you put a small bit of shoe goo and its closed again quickly.

How can taking 1 or two screws out of a beadlock make your bead come off???? Maybe if someone is running a plastic beadlock ring that can flex enough away from the rim to let the bead come loose. Thats the most rediculous thing I have heard.

And also, how is drilling the rest of the way through the whole for a beadlock screw ruining a wheel??? If you put the screw back in, nobody would ever know that you drilled it out.

Some people even drill out all of the screw holes on the inside of the bead so they don't have to remember which one screw is the vent.

Just my $0.02

TOM

 

[Mortimer Snerd]

Difference strokes for different folks. I cut my tires as well, and have never had problems on my 1/8 monster truck or my crawler. You drill your rims. I'm happy it works for you, and I don't know that either is better. Each has its own pros and cons.

 

[cmdrpopnfresh]

or you could just drill a hole in it and not worry about it. if you dont like it put some glue or something over it. id much rather have a hole in the middle than a missing beadloc screw or a hole in my tire......

 

[PaloAltoK5]

I've vented my axial and other in the past and seemed to like them but ive never ran the memory foam.

Just a note on this point that everybody, including me, overlooked. Without venting the rim your tire will hold air, especially with good rims. So if you want the tire to flex enough to effectively use the new memory foams, you'll have to vent it. Otherwise your tire is just an air balloon, that will bounce back too fast, with or with out the memory foams. Just think about the way the old 3 wheel ATC's in the 70's-80's with balloon tires used to bounce all over the place...scary! ;-)

 

[TeamDeweyRacing]

I personally drill 2 small holes in my tire. but thats just my easy way out:lol:

 

[procraft98]

I'm getting a new set of Vanquish rims. I'm thinking of trying the cut tire method this go round to see the results. As long as the air can escape one way or another you'll get the full benefit of memory foams. Like stated earlier, there is pros and cons to both ways, but ultimately its about getting the air out of there "thumbsup" Just my .02 cents

 

[rocresq]

Just a note on this point that everybody, including me, overlooked. Without venting the rim your tire will hold air, especially with good rims. So if you want the tire to flex enough to effectively use the new memory foams, you'll have to vent it. Otherwise your tire is just an air balloon, that will bounce back too fast, with or with out the memory foams. Just think about the way the old 3 wheel ATC's in the 70's-80's with balloon tires used to bounce all over the place...scary! ;-)

This was the basic answer I was looking for to the ?, vent or not vent. But IMG watching the battles over which is the right way is epic. I think Ill through everyone off by venting the tire and the wheel:lol: Hey seriously guys thanks for the info and opinions

 

[agent4146]

You could just drill several (3-4) small holes to prevent the bbs from coming out

 

[Speedyboy]

You could just drill several (3-4) small holes to prevent the bbs from coming out

Or just run lead stick on weights

 

[stampedeproject]

I drilled a hole about half way through my Erickson Comp beadlocks then another hole that matched up to that on in the back - formed an "L" channel and then I tapped the hole in the back. This allow me to fully lock down the wheels and still have the option to drop a 3mm screw in to plug it for fun in the water.

 

[cmbogner]

With M/F's you wouldnt really want to cut a breather hole in the tire, cause if you crawl enough you will end up in some local that contains a wet/damp area, water + M/F's equal buying another set of foams.
Just my observation.