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agemax wrote:

but its the front wheels i want to change, not the rear. so i shouldnt need the hex adaptors i would think cuz they arent driven?

Only if you'd want the rims to match. And that complete set was a bargain.
As long as they are rims with a couple of 1150 bearings in it, you could go a lot of ways with this...
They would have to be small (width/diameter) enough to fit on the axle of course.
Some people put the fat Brat tyres on it.

But don't expect wonders from this.
I've gone for a shortcut to the CRP set up (very cool) with some Super Hornet suspension arms... and oil filled dampers.
That gives it some more width and in total a lot more stability.
Used a donor car for that.

Edou wrote:

For the wheels you could also do what I went for... Tamiya 12mm hex adapters and a set of DT-02 wheels.
The adapters are parts number 53913 and with it you will be able to fit rims with a more universal (12mm hex) wheel hub.



I find the tyres I'm using have a real improvement on grip :

These were only 15 euro for the complete (preglued) set...
Notice the front wheels having toe out - using a 23 turns 540 motor.



Edit : with the rear wheels in front I think it would be missing some ball bearings.
Looks a bit like a Monster Hopper though.

i am searching for some new wheels.
your car body looks different to mine. did you take off the spot lights and route the ariel through the hole?

these wheels will fit i reckon, if i get the hex adaptors for the rears, they are wider and slightly taller than the standard wheels.
www.ebay.co.uk/...48420be08e

i take it these are the correct hex adaptors?
www.ebay.co.uk/...1423.l2649

That should work together although 30mm for the front tyres is pretty wide.
It'll create drag and make the steering less precise... but it'll look awesome!

Edou wrote:

That should work together although 30mm for the front tyres is pretty wide.
It'll create drag and make the steering less precise... but it'll look awesome!

30mm wide is only 10mm wider than standard, and my rear wheels are 40mm wide and they fit on, so 30mm should be ok. are they the correct hex adaptors to fit my car and those wheels?
thanks

Yes - they will match...

A 50% increase in width is substantial but I don't think it will be problematic really.

thanks Edou, they are ordered

Looking forward to the picture. I might imitate when I need some new rubber...

may be a silly question, but if the tires come pre glued on the rims, does that mean when they are worn out i cant replace them, the wheels are scrap and i have to buy new ones again?

Not necessarily - if the rims are still okay, you could take off the tyres and fit some new ones.
Might be able to "cook" them so the glue gets brittle and they can be removed easier.
If that is any cheaper than the complete set though...

I have some rims here that needed glueing but I will recycle them when the rubber has worn.