RC10T4…..can I adapt the 3-Piece RC10T wheels to it?

For all things R/C, post '90s to today.

Moderators: scr8p, klavy69

Forum rules
This is a catch-all forum for any make and model produced from the year 2000 to present day.
Subboy
Regular Member
Posts: 20
Joined: Sun Sep 12, 2021 5:42 am

RC10T4…..can I adapt the 3-Piece RC10T wheels to it?

Post by Subboy »

Hi Guys,
I’d really like to run the narrow front wheels on a T4 Truck……and I like the idea of not having to glue the tyres on the rims.
Can I adapt the the original (rere) RC10T wheels on a T4 truck? :?:

User avatar
Dangeruss
Approved Member
Posts: 1264
Joined: Wed Jul 12, 2023 12:47 pm
Location: Surf City USA
Has thanked: 360 times
Been thanked: 1169 times

Re: RC10T4…..can I adapt the 3-Piece RC10T wheels to it?

Post by Dangeruss »

If your truck has hex front axles you'd need to convert to bearing fronts using:

9581 steering blocks
7456 axles
6299 e-clips

If your truck has bearing front axles the wheels slide right on, no adaptation needed.

User avatar
R6cowboy
Super Member
Posts: 1444
Joined: Thu Oct 18, 2018 1:06 pm
Location: Mendota, IL
Has thanked: 818 times
Been thanked: 849 times

Re: RC10T4…..can I adapt the 3-Piece RC10T wheels to it?

Post by R6cowboy »

I've never glued front or non-drive wheels. Is that really necessary is certain instances?

10T narrow fronts is a cool idea though. As Dangerous mentioned, the original T4 and T4.1 did not come with wheel hexes, they were bearing front and pin rear. It wasn't until the T4.2 when they came with wheel hexes.
-Jerry-

User avatar
LowClassCC
Approved Member
Posts: 935
Joined: Wed Mar 25, 2009 12:08 am
Location: Mauckport, Indiana
Has thanked: 108 times
Been thanked: 171 times

Re: RC10T4…..can I adapt the 3-Piece RC10T wheels to it?

Post by LowClassCC »

R6cowboy wrote: Sun Nov 10, 2024 9:05 am I've never glued front or non-drive wheels. Is that really necessary is certain instances?
100% yes. while they are not a drive wheel the tires will roll to the side and pull off the bead when turning if they are not glued. now the exception is 3 piece beadlock style rims. these do not need glued.

User avatar
R6cowboy
Super Member
Posts: 1444
Joined: Thu Oct 18, 2018 1:06 pm
Location: Mendota, IL
Has thanked: 818 times
Been thanked: 849 times

Re: RC10T4…..can I adapt the 3-Piece RC10T wheels to it?

Post by R6cowboy »

LowClassCC wrote: Sun Nov 10, 2024 10:05 am
R6cowboy wrote: Sun Nov 10, 2024 9:05 am I've never glued front or non-drive wheels. Is that really necessary is certain instances?
100% yes. while they are not a drive wheel the tires will roll to the side and pull off the bead when turning if they are not glued. now the exception is 3 piece beadlock style rims. these do not need glued.
That's what I assumed could happen on a high grip track/surface.
-Jerry-

User avatar
RogueIV
Approved Member
Posts: 980
Joined: Sat Aug 27, 2022 10:04 pm
Location: W. Mass
Has thanked: 1881 times
Been thanked: 898 times

Re: RC10T4…..can I adapt the 3-Piece RC10T wheels to it?

Post by RogueIV »

R6cowboy wrote: Sun Nov 10, 2024 10:18 am
LowClassCC wrote: Sun Nov 10, 2024 10:05 am
R6cowboy wrote: Sun Nov 10, 2024 9:05 am I've never glued front or non-drive wheels. Is that really necessary is certain instances?
100% yes. while they are not a drive wheel the tires will roll to the side and pull off the bead when turning if they are not glued. now the exception is 3 piece beadlock style rims. these do not need glued.
That's what I assumed could happen on a high grip track/surface.
Yes, although if you're using lower power motors you can sometimes get away with not gluing tires, or if the wheels are a bit oversized. I know my JRX Pro with JCRacing 5spokes is actually fine unglued on medium grip turf with a 17.5 motor. but if I run it on the high grip carpet it can start to pull the tries off the wheels.
Consistency is the key I keep misplacing.

Create an account or sign in to join the discussion

You need to be a member in order to post a reply

Create an account

Not a member? register to join our community
Members can start their own topics & subscribe to topics
It’s free and only takes a minute

Register

Sign in

  • Similar Topics
    Replies
    Views
    Last post

Return to “21st Century Modern”

Who is online

Users browsing this forum: No User AvatarGoogle [Bot] and 8 guests