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If allowed in your local race a speed advantage can be attained by reshaping the wheels. Possibilities include narrowing the wheels, cutting a wide groove in the center of the tread, or removing all but a small ridge on the tread. All of these methods improve the speed of the car by reducing the wheel inertia.

IMPORTANT - WEAR SAFETY GLASSES - Modifications of this type take some practice, so have some extra wheels handy. Place the wheel in mandrel, start the drill spinning (drill must be immobilized), and use an exacto knife to slowly cut the wheel. To keep the plastic and knife from overheating, continually apply drops of water with an eyedropper.

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