Aluminium or Nylon wheels ?
Hi,
I am looking for wheels for my large vehicle. ( GEARS-SMP ) Wheel + tire height should be around 17cm (~6.7"). The vehicle will be moving slow, will carry 20kg (~44 lb) max and may have falls up to 20cm (~7.87"). Trencher X 3.8" (Traxxas Style Bead) All Terrain Tires Mounted look great, but I worry if it can handle the weight and the falls. So, should I go with aluminium wheels instead ? Are they tougher ? I am worried that nylon could break during a competition. In the contrast aluminium wheels would just bend and endure another 20 minutes, so I can change them after. Also, aluminium wheels suggestions are kindly welcome. Sorry if that's a lot of questions. Thanks in advance, John. |
With the right nylon wheels u won't have any problems. I'm thinking 1/5 nylon bead lock wheels are going to be the strongest option.
for example the losi 5ive is 17kg and think of the abuse they get... 20kg sounds very heavy. If u can get it lighter u will able to use a bigger variety of wheels more suited to low speeds with higher traction Is that the exact chassis u are using or are u making your own?? |
Originally Posted by phmaximus
(Post 11766046)
With the right nylon wheels u won't have any problems. I'm thinking 1/5 nylon bead lock wheels are going to be the strongest option.
for example the losi 5ive is 17kg and think of the abuse they get... 20kg sounds very heavy. If u can get it lighter u will able to use a bigger variety of wheels more suited to low speeds with higher traction Is that the exact chassis u are using or are u making your own?? I already have the chassis in the link. Probably I could go down to 16kg to respect chassis's manufacturer recommendations. Losi 5ive seems very tough. Have you any wheels recommendation ? |
What's wrong with the manufactures wheels???
what type of mounting system do they have? |
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Originally Posted by phmaximus
(Post 11766198)
What's wrong with the manufactures wheels???
what type of mounting system do they have? As for mounting system, it uses these hubs http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/atta...mentid=1980730 with dimensions:
which are mounted directly to the motor shaft. (Motors will change probably, too) |
Hummm that's a standard 1/8 rc mounting size..... I just don't know if the 17mm wheels are going to be strong enough.
can u get a 24mm hex? |
Originally Posted by phmaximus
(Post 11766851)
Hummm that's a standard 1/8 rc mounting size..... I just don't know if the 17mm wheels are going to be strong enough.
can u get a 24mm hex? |
im assuming the motors have a gear reduction gearbox on the end, are they part of the motors?
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Originally Posted by phmaximus
(Post 11770426)
im assuming the motors have a gear reduction gearbox on the end, are they part of the motors?
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so what was the problem?
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Originally Posted by phmaximus
(Post 11770978)
so what was the problem?
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Don't go brushless unless u plan to spend out big for sensored motors.... Sensorless motors have a minimum running speed. So at very low speeds they are not preportional, it's on or off and can make smooth transitions from rocks to dirt impossible
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Do u have one of those kits u linked in the first post or are u making a custom one?
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Originally Posted by phmaximus
(Post 11771189)
Don't go brushless unless u plan to spend out big for sensored motors.... Sensorless motors have a minimum running speed. So at very low speeds they are not preportional, it's on or off and can make smooth transitions from rocks to dirt impossible
Originally Posted by phmaximus
(Post 11771192)
Do u have one of those kits u linked in the first post or are u making a custom one?
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