**New** DLUX Wheels

[oneeye]

Heres my set all mounted up. I didnt get to try them out tonight, but I am really likiing this set of wheels they are .7s

[sococrawler]

Originally Posted by jacobflyin

The wheels are sick I have 2 comps on them and love everything about them they make my 4 lbs 14 OZ Rig work better then ever before Thank you Erik for a great wheel.

Like the byb's needed any help with their rigs working better than ever !
I've seen these wheels in action and I do have to say as an old Jedi once said
Oh my !

[RockDrifter]

Got um today from the man himself. Thanks DLUX

Beads are sooooo locked. and makes quick work of the pesky Boss Claw mounting.

.7's up front 1"s in the rear. oh and killer hardware!

DHII and v4 are taking a back seat.

[Chaotic Crawlers]

No drive time on it yet, but if it's anything like 53willys rig I'm gonna be a happy camper!!!

[Erik D_lux]

Can a mod help me out here?

Every time I try to click on my wheel thread it brings me to this Chaotic chassis thread!

[Highlucks]

haha i noticed that too

[Nabil]

I'm in for some 1.9 6 spoke wheels

[xgerstandtx]

Spoked 1.9's are gonna be great. can't wait to see a price.

[Chaotic Crawlers]

Originally Posted by Erik D_lux

Can a mod help me out here?

Every time I try to click on my wheel thread it brings me to this Chaotic chassis thread!

It must be a sign from god!!!

I was just thinking the same thing.
"wow! Look at all those specials!"

[dude26]

send me a set and I can post a pic on my BJ4

[toyotax10]

Originally Posted by Erik D_lux

Here is the vid that goes along with 53Willys that he posted earlier. I think its better because I make it look so much harder that he does. LOL.

100 2459 - YouTube

Not to criticize but, looks like some delrin lowers and some side lugs would have helped a lot on that turn...
Pickles like this is why I can't quite justify loosing the side lugs

Anyway...awsome wheels!
Can't wait to send you an order!!!

[jacobflyin]

Originally Posted by oneeye

Heres my set all mounted up. I didnt get to try them out tonight, but I am really likiing this set of wheels they are .7s

The Stars are NICE if you would have made it last night I would have been heckling you for sure.

Wheels look good !!

[oneeye]

Originally Posted by jacobflyin

The Stars are NICE if you would have made it last night I would have been heckling you for sure.

Wheels look good !!

Im sure you would have.....
Ill be there tomorrow, so you will have your chance then

[Slowbro]

Very cool! I would love a white set

Clear wheels + inside skins????

[jebster]

these wheels have got me thinking. seems like a lot of people want to have some weight on the knuckles and some in the wheels. i know i want to give that a try. with these i could see knuckles weights and then bolting some rings to the inside face of the wheel. no more slugs. just one type of weight system to have on hand. looking forward to prices and availability!

[98sahara]

Me 2 for the 1.9's

[djjiz]

Fancy cutouts never got me laid.. I'll keep the dog dish.

Any chance of reusing slugs from my never looking back wheels?

[Erik D_lux]

Originally Posted by jebster

these wheels have got me thinking. seems like a lot of people want to have some weight on the knuckles and some in the wheels. i know i want to give that a try. with these i could see knuckles weights and then bolting some rings to the inside face of the wheel. no more slugs. just one type of weight system to have on hand. looking forward to prices and availability!

In my opinion, I think the trend of running weight in the wheels and on the knuckles will die out. I think some are doing that because they cannot get enough weight and another group are doing it because they want roll over ability. I can see running it for more weight but I do not get tuning your car for rolling back over, especially when the forces that make you roll back over are the ones that can get you there in the first place.

I knew everybody needed a new wheel to compensate for knuckle weights but it seemed that nobody wanted to move on them and change their wheels. These wheels will allow for 1.2 oz more knuckle weight over a SLW and its further out to the wheel face. I dont know if that will be enough but, with the ability to change wheel width cheaply, maybe some will also try a .7 wide wheel that will allow my 2.7oz steel ring. That should get XR's (worst off for knuckle weight) in the ball park of 8oz of knuckle weights. Add that to a 2oz wheel, and 5oz of tire and now youre talking turkey.

I have seen a lot of guys only run a tiny bit of knuckle weight and expect drastic results. If you were running 16oz of T/W/F and then go to a 2 oz wheel with 3 oz of knuckle weight and 5 oz tire, its just not going to be the same thing as you had before. I think this is where people get frustrated and confused. You cant expect great results when you loose a lot of weight, especially if you have been running a heavy setup.

Marc from Chaotic has been one of these people I have been watching and have tried to keep my opinions to myself. He has tried ditching most his weight and just doing knuckle weight and then doing the knuckle weight with some in the wheels. I recently talked 53willys into going full on loaded with knuckle weight and now I am wishing I wouldnt. I have to work much harder at handing him his ass now Anyway, Marc saw his car work, and it works really well. He is now full on knuckle weight with my light wheels. It will be interesting (for me and him) to see if my theories are correct. If he does not like them now, there is not much else we can do for him. Depending on Marc's reaction, I could very well think of doing what you suggested. Its a good idea but I am heavily leaning towards my theory.

Sorry for the rant, just thought I would share a big reason I wanted to make these wheels in the first place. Time will tell which is better.

[Erik D_lux]

Originally Posted by djjiz

Fancy cutouts never got me laid.. I'll keep the dog dish.

Any chance of reusing slugs from my never looking back wheels?

Maybe. Give me till Friday. I have what I think is a great idea up my sleeve.

[darkmanx]

Dude these are nice good job!!