Gaps with Kreepy inserts ?

[redrustbucket]

I just got a set of Kreepy inserts ( red in front, pink in rear ) for my clod and they seem to have some significant gaps after being installed. I am using a set of Axial bead lock wheels narrowed to 2" with 40 series Moabs.

I did not cut or narrow the foams because I want the sidewall to be as stiff as possible. I was previously using Airsoft bbs which provided awesome traction but almost zero sidewall support. When I installed them I double checked to make sure I was not inadvertently creating a gap and drilled a 1/8" breather hole in each wheel.

With them installed I can definitely feel where the seam is in the foam and when I squeeze them the tire indents with the suction at the seam. It's basically creating a flat spot in the tires.

At first I thought maybe I bought the wrong size foams and they were just too short but as far as I can tell they are the right ones.

This is the size I ordered.

http://tcscrawlers.com/product.php?p...cat=270&page=1

I'm wondering if not narrowing them is causing them to bunch up too much so the gap is not closing or they are in fact too short? I haven't run them on the rocks yet because I'm waiting on some thermal paste for my replacement 5995. Has anyone else run into this? Thanks.

[FrankyRizzo]

Never had any issues with Aces!

[666]

Glue the foam halfs together?

[redrustbucket]

Originally Posted by FrankyRizzo

Never had any issues with Aces!

Yeah I almost bought them instead mainly because I was worried about gaps.

Originally Posted by 666

Glue the foam halfs together?

I may try that later but I think I'll run them first before I tear all those little screws out again.

They seem to be somewhat better now that they sat overnight.

[tooslickforyou]

I believe he told me on a small batch of the very first run the cutter cut them a little short. It could be remedied by gluing the ends with some spray adhesive or the like.

[redrustbucket]

That may be the case as it seems to be the reds giving me more of a problem.