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briang · 11-25-2011, 08:09 PM

Will I have any issues with these wheels ?

Python 2.2 Scale Beadlock Wheel

And does anyone have them?

I'm new to this so go easy. Thanks.

JMiller2065 · 11-26-2011, 12:05 PM

I have them and only thing you will need is to put some flat hexes on the stock ones won't work. I like mine but can be tough to bead a tire.

rebel35747 · 11-26-2011, 05:37 PM

I have the dick cepek 2.2's on mine. as stated, you will have to get flat hubs or grind the raised portion off. also if you plan on running pro-line tires (like the swampers) be prepared to do the pvc mod. it can be hard to get them on.

briang · 11-27-2011, 02:59 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by rebel35747

I have the dick cepek 2.2's on mine. as stated, you will have to get flat hubs or grind the raised portion off. also if you plan on running pro-line tires (like the swampers) be prepared to do the pvc mod. it can be hard to get them on.

well that sucks i was hoping it would be easy to put the proline tires on...any other rim that you guys can suggest?

or are the rc4wd wheels worth it?

rebel35747 · 11-27-2011, 03:54 PM

I actually got my swampers on the dick cepek rims without doing the pvc mod but it was a pita. they have yet to come out though.

briang · 12-18-2011, 06:25 PM

So I got the wheels and I am wondering a few things. What do I do about letting air escape? Drill a hole or two in the rims and man I got one mounted. Not looking forward to the other three. Ha ha and second whats the PVC mod.

CarterFab · 12-19-2011, 09:38 AM

Just remove one bead lock screw from the inner ring to let air out.

Rig Rocker · 12-19-2011, 01:10 PM

Those look very nice on there

rebel35747 · 12-20-2011, 01:00 AM

some vent the tires to remove air but i drill holes in the rims and tap them for a 3mm set screw(so when i run in mud and water they dont fill up) you don't have to tap the holes. The pvc mod is to use a piece of pvc pipe as the inner ring instead of tge steel ring. you sand or grind the inside edge at an angle so the prolines seat easier. not sure what size for the 2.2 but i use 2 inch for 1.9 rims. maybe 2 1/4 inch or so.

CarterFab · 12-20-2011, 06:28 AM

There is no ring inside those wheels. They are normal beadlock wheels. And dont go drilling holes in your wheels.

Clear Eyes, Full Hearts, Can't Lose

briang · 12-20-2011, 07:08 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by angryone

Just remove one bead lock screw from the inner ring to let air out.

did that ... works great!! thank you

rebel35747 · 12-20-2011, 09:46 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by angryone

There is no ring inside those wheels. They are normal beadlock wheels. And dont go drilling holes in your wheels.

Clear Eyes, Full Hearts, Can't Lose

why not drill holes in rim's? is it a disadvantage of some sort or something else?

CarterFab · 12-20-2011, 09:55 PM

No disadvantage, just not usually necessary. You can also usually drill a hole on thru where one of the bead lock screws already go and therefore make it unnecessary to have to tap and plug later.

Clear Eyes, Full Hearts, Can't Lose

rebel35747 · 12-20-2011, 10:10 PM

oh ok. i see now. never thought about that. thanks

briang · 12-21-2011, 10:28 PM

wheels and tires look great

now if i could just get the wheels and tires to not wobble i will be totally happy....but it sure looks nice sitting still ha ha

i was not to happy about the screws they give you...for some reason i could not find a allen tool to fit the screws..2.5 was too small and 3 was too big...so i think i going to try to find different screws in black....who knows...

CarterFab · 12-21-2011, 10:57 PM

I've never had a problem with the screws, and hate to be a bearer of bad news, but you're gonna wish you had put some C.I. foams in them. Especially since you will have to go through this all over again. I sold my sx's before I even had them all mounted.

Clear Eyes, Full Hearts, Can't Lose

briang · 12-21-2011, 11:02 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by angryone

I've never had a problem with the screws, and hate to be a bearer of bad news, but you're gonna wish you had put some C.I. foams in them. Especially since you will have to go through this all over again. I sold my sx's before I even had them all mounted.

Clear Eyes, Full Hearts, Can't Lose

got a link to which foams would work best for me....

OntarioCrawler · 12-21-2011, 11:07 PM

been running the stock foams in these tires for a few months now, they are great.

CarterFab · 12-22-2011, 07:45 AM

Don't have a link on hand. CrawlerInnovations.combis the site. Eddie is a good friend of mine and his foam are found in all the top drivers trucks. For the wraith run the dual stage 5.5 foams. Rear- firm inner/ med outer. Front- firm innner/ soft outer.

Clear Eyes, Full Hearts, Can't Lose

JeremyH · 12-22-2011, 07:56 AM

Here are the foams angryone is referring to:
Mix & Match 5.5 Double Deuce Pair (2)

Just select the options you want.

11-25-2011, 08:09 PM	#1
briang Quarry Creeper Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: charlotte Posts: 461	Rc4wd Wheel fit question. Will I have any issues with these wheels ? Python 2.2 Scale Beadlock Wheel And does anyone have them? I'm new to this so go easy. Thanks.

12-18-2011, 06:25 PM	#6
briang Quarry Creeper Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: charlotte Posts: 461	Re: Rc4wd Wheel fit question. So I got the wheels and I am wondering a few things. What do I do about letting air escape? Drill a hole or two in the rims and man I got one mounted. Not looking forward to the other three. Ha ha and second whats the PVC mod. Last edited by briang; 12-18-2011 at 09:48 PM.

12-19-2011, 09:38 AM	#7
CarterFab Metal shaper Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Hog Eye, Texas Posts: 3,519	Re: Rc4wd Wheel fit question. Just remove one bead lock screw from the inner ring to let air out.

12-19-2011, 01:10 PM	#8
Rig Rocker I wanna be Dave Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Nor Cal Posts: 2,213	Re: Rc4wd Wheel fit question. Those look very nice on there

12-20-2011, 01:00 AM	#9
rebel35747 Pebble Pounder Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: joppa,al Posts: 156	Re: Rc4wd Wheel fit question. some vent the tires to remove air but i drill holes in the rims and tap them for a 3mm set screw(so when i run in mud and water they dont fill up) you don't have to tap the holes. The pvc mod is to use a piece of pvc pipe as the inner ring instead of tge steel ring. you sand or grind the inside edge at an angle so the prolines seat easier. not sure what size for the 2.2 but i use 2 inch for 1.9 rims. maybe 2 1/4 inch or so.

11-26-2011, 12:05 PM	#2
JMiller2065 Newbie Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Lewisburg, TN Posts: 33	I have them and only thing you will need is to put some flat hexes on the stock ones won't work. I like mine but can be tough to bead a tire.

11-26-2011, 05:37 PM	#3
rebel35747 Pebble Pounder Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: joppa,al Posts: 156	I have the dick cepek 2.2's on mine. as stated, you will have to get flat hubs or grind the raised portion off. also if you plan on running pro-line tires (like the swampers) be prepared to do the pvc mod. it can be hard to get them on.

11-27-2011, 03:54 PM	#5
rebel35747 Pebble Pounder Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: joppa,al Posts: 156	I actually got my swampers on the dick cepek rims without doing the pvc mod but it was a pita. they have yet to come out though.

12-20-2011, 06:28 AM	#10
CarterFab Metal shaper Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Hog Eye, Texas Posts: 3,519	There is no ring inside those wheels. They are normal beadlock wheels. And dont go drilling holes in your wheels. Clear Eyes, Full Hearts, Can't Lose

12-20-2011, 09:55 PM	#13
CarterFab Metal shaper Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Hog Eye, Texas Posts: 3,519	No disadvantage, just not usually necessary. You can also usually drill a hole on thru where one of the bead lock screws already go and therefore make it unnecessary to have to tap and plug later. Clear Eyes, Full Hearts, Can't Lose

12-20-2011, 10:10 PM	#14
rebel35747 Pebble Pounder Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: joppa,al Posts: 156	Re: Rc4wd Wheel fit question. oh ok. i see now. never thought about that. thanks

12-21-2011, 10:28 PM	#15
briang Quarry Creeper Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: charlotte Posts: 461	Re: Rc4wd Wheel fit question. wheels and tires look great now if i could just get the wheels and tires to not wobble i will be totally happy....but it sure looks nice sitting still ha ha i was not to happy about the screws they give you...for some reason i could not find a allen tool to fit the screws..2.5 was too small and 3 was too big...so i think i going to try to find different screws in black....who knows... Last edited by briang; 12-21-2011 at 10:35 PM.

12-21-2011, 10:57 PM	#16
CarterFab Metal shaper Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Hog Eye, Texas Posts: 3,519	I've never had a problem with the screws, and hate to be a bearer of bad news, but you're gonna wish you had put some C.I. foams in them. Especially since you will have to go through this all over again. I sold my sx's before I even had them all mounted. Clear Eyes, Full Hearts, Can't Lose

12-21-2011, 11:07 PM	#18
OntarioCrawler Quarry Creeper Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Georgetown, On Posts: 345	Re: Rc4wd Wheel fit question. been running the stock foams in these tires for a few months now, they are great.

12-22-2011, 07:45 AM	#19
CarterFab Metal shaper Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Hog Eye, Texas Posts: 3,519	Don't have a link on hand. CrawlerInnovations.combis the site. Eddie is a good friend of mine and his foam are found in all the top drivers trucks. For the wraith run the dual stage 5.5 foams. Rear- firm inner/ med outer. Front- firm innner/ soft outer. Clear Eyes, Full Hearts, Can't Lose

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12-22-2011, 07:56 AM	#20
JeremyH I wanna be Dave Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Houston, TX Posts: 16,952	Re: Rc4wd Wheel fit question. Here are the foams angryone is referring to: Mix & Match 5.5 Double Deuce Pair (2) Just select the options you want.

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