Whether it's wheel nuts, wings, tools, tracks, trinkets and/or anything in between, the LiveRC staff gives their testimonial and mini-review of each every Thursday morning!
Pro-Line Racing "Pro-Bond" Tire Glue and Tire Bands
$9.95 (Pro-Bond Tire Glue)
$12.95 (Tire Bands)
When it comes to mounting up and gluing your tires, glue is glue...right? WRONG. There are hundreds of different types and brands of tire glue on the market today, none of which are exactly the same. Some are thick, some are thin. Some dry slow, some dry fast. Some make a mess, some keep it clean. More than anything...some work, and some don't. We are VERY picky when it comes to gluing tires, as a poor glue job can result in big money lost when your tires and foams blow off the rims midway through the first round of qualifying. We have certain glues and rubber bands we most often prefer, however, we decided to venture out of our comfort zone and try out the Pro-Line Racing "Pro-Bond" Tire Glue and Rubber Tire Mounting Bands.
Let's start by talking about the Pro-Line tire mounting bands. These guys are sold in sets of four, and are designed to fit both 1:10 scale and 1:8 offroad wheels and tires. Often times when you have a "universal" tire band, they are either too tight for 1:8 scale and/or too loose for 1:10 scale. The Pro-Line tire bands are a good fit for both. How is this possible, you ask? We aren't really sure how that is possible, but Pro-Line made it work. When gluing 1:8 truggy or monster truck tires they are a little tight, but then again, anything smaller than an adult male's belt is too tight for the monstrous size of truggy tires.
Moving on now to the Pro-Line "Pro-Bond" tire glue. Honestly, going into this product test our mind was SO set on another brand glue being our favorite, this glue didn't stand a chance...or so we thought. Right out of the box it is apparent that Pro-Line understands that as R/C racers we need something more secure and sealing than just a thumb tack stuck in the end of our glue bottle to keep it all in. The "Pro-Bond" features a very handy twist cap that makes it easy to use and re-use your glue without the worry of losing a thumb tack and gluing your tools to the inside of your toolbox. Next is the consistency of the glue. It's not too thin, and not too thick, it's...well...perfect for our taste. The glue applies very easily without spilling like water (the problem with thin glues), yet dries relatively quickly unlike most thicker glues. If you wish to do so, Pro-Line also includes three handy "straws" that are more durable and re-usable than most, in which makes gluing tires very simple. These straws are also sold separately if you use them all up.
Enough blabber, let's get to the point. Does the glue hold tight? We experimented by allowing a competitve arm-wrestler do his best to rip the tire off the wheel, and he failed. We then gave it the "blow out" test in which we held our throttle WIDE OPEN allowing the tires to balloon up in attempt to blow them off the rims, but once again failed. Last, we equipped our Traxxas Slash 2wd with a 7100kV motor and 3S LiPo pack, strapped on a set of "Pro-Bond" glued tires and hit the asphalt streets. Did the tires come off the rims? Yes. Did the glue fail? No. The enormous power of the truck eventually RIPPED the super soft compound tires, however, the glue held strong and kept what was left of the tire stuck tight on the rim.
Pros:- Tire bands fit nicely on both 1:10 scale and 1:8 scale offroad tires.
- Tire bands feature easy to grip "handles".
- "Pro-Bond" glue features a secure and safe twist on/off lid, as opposed to a thumb tack.
- "Pro-Bond" includes durable and reusable glue straws which allow for easy gluing.
- Consistency of the "Pro-Bond" glue formula is a nice mixture of thick and thin.
- Tires rip off the wheel before breaking the "Pro-Bond" between the wheel and tire.
Cons:
- The tire bands aren't quite as flashy and stylish as some on the market, but still work very well.
Conclusion:Pro-Line has done a great job with these products. The tire bands are nothing too fancy, and nothing wildly different from others on the market, however, they work good. The "Pro-Bond" Tire Glue is phenomenal. Pro-Line has taken the best traits (in our opinion) and characteristics of tire glue over the years, created a mutant like bonding formula, and combined it all to release one of the best tire glues we have used to date. "Pro-Bond" may not fit everyone, but for the average user this glue is applies easily, dries relatively quickly, isn't messy, and holds strong...VERY strong.
Tire Bands Beacon Rating: 4/5
"Pro-Bond" Tire Glue Beacon Rating: 5/5
THURSDAY TESTIMONIALS - RANDOM ITEM OF THE WEEK:
Each week outside of the R/C world we test out and use a variety of items in our daily routines that have absolutely nothing to do with R/C, and THIS is what we think of them!
Snapchat
$0.00
In the old days people communicated by letters, then came telegraphs, then came telephones, then came fax machines, emails, mobile phones, texts, and now today's society communicates using a smart phone app known as Snapchat. What would you respond if I were to say to you, "No don't call me or text me, instead take a random picture of yourself or nearby surroundings, add a VERY short message and send it to me instead, BUT the picture only shows up for 10 seconds and disappears forever, so don't make it TOO complicated. If you run out of room to type you can try and draw letters on the screen, but again we only have 10 seconds here, so unlike Pictionary I don't have all night to guess what your trying to say. Oh AND the entire world can see who my three favorite people are, so send me a lot of these little messages so you can be at the top of my list. Deal?"
Common sense says that you would say, "That is THE dumbest idea ever, and refuse." Unfortunately, it has occurred to me that we as a society do not always have a lot of common sense, therefore, we in fact communicate on a daily basis using the method described above...also known as "Snapchat". So what is the point of Snapchat? Does anyone really know? Is it really easier to Snapchat someone an entire conversation as opposed to simply calling or texting them?
Pros:
Cons:
- What about Snapchat ISN'T a con?
Conclusion:
With all of that being said, is Snapchat possibly one of the craziest methods of communicating to ever hit this planet? Yes. Is it used by millions of all ages everyday? Yes. Do I understand it? No. Do I find it somehow entertaining, awesome, and an addicting way to communicate with others? Yes, but then again I never claimed to have common sense. Despite its extra work, pointless means, and flaws, don't fight it...you know you want to be a part of the latest communication craze, so you might as well head on over to your app store and get started RIGHT NOW.
Beacon Rating: Depends on if you are the one taking screenshots of your friend's ridiculous pics, or if you are the one being screenshotted...
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