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westie
29-06-2011, 05:04 PM
Alright guys, what and how do you store/transport your tyres?

luke :thumbsup:

eyeayen
29-06-2011, 05:12 PM
What class are you running ?

When I did touring cars I used to use cleaned out Pringles tubes but 8th scale tires don't fit in them.

bigred5765
29-06-2011, 05:15 PM
just use a sports bag/ pit bag http://www.jespares.com/nitro-models?page=shop.product_details&flypage=flypage.tpl&product_id=7293&category_id=181&keyword=bag

westie
29-06-2011, 05:44 PM
What class are you running ?

When I did touring cars I used to use cleaned out Pringles tubes but 8th scale tires don't fit in them.

i race 1/12 with foam but keep them in plastic bags in my hauler

just starting again in 10th offroad jw what everyone is using?

:thumbsup:

Dudders
29-06-2011, 06:00 PM
1/10th off road tyres are loose in my Caster bag... wish I could secure them in sets and rows that dont move!!!

GRIFF55
29-06-2011, 06:16 PM
large elastic bands kindly supplied by royal mail keep mine in sets nicely:thumbsup:, throw 'em in the hauler then

Nick
29-06-2011, 06:24 PM
I was using large cable ties but now i use these!

http://toys.shop.ebay.co.uk/i.html?_nkw=Yeah+racing+tire+holders&_sacat=2562&_dmpt=UK_ToysGames_RadioControlled_JN&_odkw=tire+holders&_osacat=2562&_trksid=p3286.c0.m270.l1313

David Church
29-06-2011, 06:27 PM
Have a look at these Trishbits Wheelie Holders!!!
They are the best!!!
Contact Trish if you want some:thumbsup:

http://www.oople.com/forums/images/attach/jpg.gif

David Church
29-06-2011, 06:29 PM
large elastic bands kindly supplied by royal mail keep mine in sets nicely:thumbsup:, throw 'em in the hauler then


You cheap Welshie bum:p

MattADH
29-06-2011, 06:36 PM
The right size Ziploc bags will hold up to three sets and you can write on the plastic with the compound, etc...

David Church
29-06-2011, 06:42 PM
The right size Ziploc bags will hold up to three sets and you can write on the plastic with the compound, etc...


These will wear out, unlike the Trishbits Wheel Holders!!!:p

subaru bren
29-06-2011, 07:24 PM
i like the look of the trish bits holders who do i need to contact to get some of those and how much are they?

Dudders
29-06-2011, 07:38 PM
I've just been looking at some Nylon threaded bar and nylon wing nuts!. How strange these already exist!

Not on Trish's website though...

westie
29-06-2011, 08:12 PM
cheers for the replys guys :thumbsup:
Think im guna "borrow" some bits from work tomorrow

westw00d