Simon Hester Posted April 15, 2023 Share Posted April 15, 2023 (edited) Hi All I am seeking advice on some new wheels for my RC car. I've struggling to find something that is a like-for-like match for the front wheels of my older brushless compression buggy from Century The current wheels are from what I can tell a wheel and tyre combo. Front wheels - Wheel hub 40mm wide x 72mm Dia with the tyre its 100mm Dia Rear wheels - wheel hub 50mm wide x 72mm Dia the tyre its 100mm Both wheels are 12mm hex fitting One option I have is I can still get rear wheels for the buggy but I wonder if these give enough clearance on the front mountings. I took some photos and in one it looks like it is almost touching but I think there is a mm or two spare. I'm really struggling to find a direct like-for-like replacement in terms of size which is driving me mad and don't want to get something that does not fit. The car is an older brushless buggy and I just tend to bash about with it with my son so not looking for anything massively expensive. That said I have been looking on various sites and the choice is mind-boggling to me and I'm worried I'll pick something that won't fit especially if they are wider than the current 40mm wheels. Then there is the offset that I read about and depending on the offset it may help as it could push the wheel further out if that's the right term. MY final comment question is could I just upgrade to larger diameter wheels and sort of move to something more like a truggy wheel and tyre? Edited April 15, 2023 by Simon Hester Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fred barlow Posted April 15, 2023 Share Posted April 15, 2023 no pic buddy, but its best practice to run the same diameter wheels on a 4wd but for a 2wd it won't matter Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Simon Hester Posted April 15, 2023 Author Share Posted April 15, 2023 Hi Fred Yes I hit enter too soon I've edited my post its an older 4wd buggy but it came with narrower front wheels This one for spares https://www.centuryuk.com/Spares/Car-Spares/MORE/Electric-Compression-10th Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fred barlow Posted April 16, 2023 Share Posted April 16, 2023 Yeah narrow front wheels is standard for buggys, it's to allow tighter turns and not catch the steering arm Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Simon Hester Posted April 16, 2023 Author Share Posted April 16, 2023 2 hours ago, Fred barlow said: Yeah narrow front wheels is standard for buggys, it's to allow tighter turns and not catch the steering arm Would i get away with the wider wheels? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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