DE Racing "Large" Setup Wheels (2) (1/8 Buggy, Truggy & Short Course)
About this part
This is a pack of two DE Racing "Large" Setup Wheels, for 1/8 scale buggies, 1/8 scale truggies and 1/10 short course trucks. The DE Racing setup system consists of setup wheels and a variety of interchangeable adapter hubs (not included) that allow the wheels to fit multiple vehicle types. The setup wheels are available in both a large diameter for 1/8 scale and short course, or a small diameter for models that use 2.2 size wheels. The wheels feature a smooth flat vertical surface for interface with your existing measurement tools, while the two different setup wheel sizes are used to set the ride height for your specific model. Though some of these "basic" features are unique unto themselves, the final feature is what creates the benchmark in chassis setup; DE Racing calls this "roll to set".
Designed as the foundation of this system, "roll to set" describes the proper use of the setup wheels and is what truly makes this system different. Drop the car from about six inches onto a smooth flat surface, roll the car a few inches forward, and check the results. This process uses the geometry of the car against the grip of the rubber tire to lock the wheels into a proper position for checking camber and toe. It sounds simple, but without this process measuring wheel alignment can only be close at best on a car in perfect condition. Add more wear and it only gets worse.
DE Racing's setup system is the only product on the market that allows you to achieve the same setup time after time, regardless of how much wear the car has. The result is tuning consistency and accuracy that could never be achieved before, in a package that can be used on a variety of vehicle types! The DE Racing system is going to redefine precision R/C car chassis setup, at a price point that makes "luxury" a thing of the past.
Features:
- Smooth flat face to accurately set camber and toe
- Wheel diameters match those of tires for setting ride height
- Unique "roll to set" feature
- Adapter hubs for use on most current and future models
- Small size and rugged build for convenient pit bag transport
- Proudly Made in the U.S.A.
NOTE: Package includes two wheels only. Additional adapters are sold separately.
Reviews3.0 · 3 reviews
They aren't perfectly flat so you can't set up the camber accurately. They are a waste of money.
Great….unless you have a buggy like my XB8E with pivot ball suspension, which requires a couple holes drilled through the face of the wheel to allow for camber adjustment. Otherwise great.
Excellent! Don't forget you'll need the adaptors to actually use these which are sold separately.
Three verified owners reviewed these 1/8 setup wheels, with ratings of 1, 4 and 4 out of 5. Two reviewers were broadly positive about the wheels overall. One reviewer reported that the wheels are not perfectly flat, which they said prevents accurate camber setting, and called them poor value. Another noted that buggies with pivot ball suspension may need holes drilled through the wheel face to allow camber adjustment. A third reviewer advised that adaptors, sold separately, are required to use the wheels. Reviews are few, and the flatness complaint is a single account.
- + Good overall rating from two owners
- + Works for buggies with standard suspension setups
- − Reported as not perfectly flat, affecting camber setting
- − Some pivot ball suspension buggies need holes drilled for camber adjustment
- − Adaptors required and sold separately