Jel Claws: The Ultimate in Scale Racing Tires

FAQs

Why are Jel Claws tires different from other slot car tires?

There are several different reasons. Jel Claws starts with molds that are CNC machined out of metal, designed on a CAD system and made in our own factory by engineers and craftsman who care about quality utilizing, precision modern molding equipment and special designed tire compounds using the latest technology to bring you the roundest flattest and accurate tires available.

I have both a plastic and a wood track. Can Jel Claws be used on either track?

Jel Claws tires are formulated with our special tire compound to be the best gripping tires ever. Jel Claws tires are designed to be better than Silicone on both plastic and wood tracks that can even turn the best Silicone tires to slippery banana peels.

Do you have a tire that fits my _________?

We might. We do know the tires we have reproduced fit the applications listed. There are many tire and wheel combinations that are unidentified. Because of this we have provided a “Tire Tech” sheet that shows actual profile shape and dimensions of Jel Claws tires to help assist you identify a tire for your application.

I see you have a variety of different tires for slot cars. Is this your complete line?

We are regularly adding to our line of Jel Claws tires. Continue to check with us for new additions to our ever growing line.

What scale slot cars are these tires for?

Jel Claws presently makes tires for 1/32 scale slot cars but will be expanding its line into both 1/24 scale and 1/43 scale tires.

What chemicals can Jel Claws tires tolerate?

No solvents or solvent based chemicals should be used on Jel Claws tires.

How do I clean Jel Claws tires?

Wash with soap and water, Dawn dishwashing liquid is recommended.

What is the estimated life span?

If Jel Claws tires are new, sitting on the shelf not getting used, the estimated life span is 15 to 20 years depending on the UV conditions in the room.  As with actual car tires, the life span of Jel Claws tires will change depending on the surface or track conditions and length of use.