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Originally Posted by lincpimp
If memory serves me the new traxxas bead is just like an 1/8 buggy rim. Instead of just gluing the tire to the circumference of the rim and hoping the glue holds it on, the new setup has a slot machined in the edge of the rim, so the tire would have to pull outward and over it to come loose. Much better idea, plus the glue can be put in all at once. Makes gluing easier, and I hate gluing like Jeff hates lent (NO MEAT ON FRIDAY, AHHHHHHH).
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Is the bead also a little thinner due to this? Every traxxas style bead tire I've gotten from pro-line has ripped around the bead...