Go Back   RCCrawler Forums > Scale Rigs Brand Specific Tech > Axial Brand Scale Rock Crawlers > Axial Wraith
Loading

Notices

Thread: Front wheel weights?

Reply
 
LinkBack Thread Tools Display Modes
Old 03-24-2015, 03:25 PM   #1
Newbie
 
Join Date: Dec 2014
Location: rock hill
Posts: 46
Default Front wheel weights?

Ok I'm looking to add some weight to my front wheels. My question is how much weight and what creative ideas have you used to add that weight on the cheap lol. I'm not wanting to spend a ton of money as I have a 1:1 crawler I have to keep up as well.
95yjsahara is offline   Reply With Quote
Sponsored Links
Old 03-24-2015, 06:05 PM   #2
Quarry Creeper
 
Join Date: Jan 2011
Location: 808 via Reno, Nv.
Posts: 242
Default Re: Front wheel weights?

I use adhesive stick on wheel weights from Les Schwab tire store. I pay 1.25 a strip. I use 8oz each wheel up front and 4oz each wheel out back. Each strip is 3oz. after I lay them out on the center of my wheels I use electric tape to wrap them so it doesnt damage my foams. You may have to trim out the center of the foam for proper fitment, its on my wraith and I use it for rock crawling only. Make sure you space out the weights evenly when you overlap them. My wraith sticks to rocks like a spider when crawling as oppose to with out weights in them.
Revoasian is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 03-24-2015, 06:06 PM   #3
Rock Crawler
 
Join Date: Oct 2009
Location: Michigan
Posts: 895
Default Re: Front wheel weights?

Take the wheels apart (if you tires are not glued on) and add stick on automotive style wheel weights to the wheel and then refit the tire. How much is up to you, I like about 3oz per wheel. The downside is all the added stress to the drive train the weighted wheel adds.

I reconfigure my wraith so that all the weight of the battery is moved from the back, to up front under the hood.....along with all the electronics. This helps the truck handle a lot better also, and can be done for free, or almost free depending on how you do it.
BLKXJ 96 is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 03-25-2015, 02:20 PM   #4
Newbie
 
Join Date: Dec 2014
Location: rock hill
Posts: 46
Default Re: Front wheel weights?

Ok thanks I'll be getting the sticky weights. I've already done the battery forward mod,ccbec,45t integy motor, rc4wd boggers, it has method beadlocks, fastback mod,and various other mods, next thing I'm gonna do is the dig unit. What radio will do the 3 position 3rd channel all my 3 channels will only do 2 I think
95yjsahara is offline   Reply With Quote
Reply



Front wheel weights? - Similar Threads
Thread Thread Starter Forum Replies Last Post
Front wheel weights with BJV4 t-roller Axial XR10 3 11-16-2011 09:25 PM
Knuckle Weights vs. Wheel Weights Harvo Tires and Wheels 34 11-16-2011 01:15 PM
Need advice on front and rear wheel weights. jclampy Tamiya Txt-1 and Juggernaut 2 06-29-2011 01:39 PM
Front Wheel Weights....? SeniorXJ Tires and Wheels 8 01-23-2009 04:16 AM

Posting Rules
You may not post new threads
You may not post replies
You may not post attachments
You may not edit your posts

BB code is On
Smilies are On
[IMG] code is On
HTML code is On
Trackbacks are On
Pingbacks are On
Refbacks are On



All times are GMT -6. The time now is 01:42 PM.


Powered by vBulletin® Version 3.8.7
Copyright ©2000 - 2024, vBulletin Solutions, Inc.
Content Relevant URLs by vBSEO ©2011, Crawlability, Inc.
Copyright 2004-2014 RCCrawler.com