How To Mount RC4WD Steel Beadlock Wheels EASILY!

[@gfyracing7632]

Another great video. I have seen someone use a paperclip bent into a U shape and put through 2 of the lug holes to keep everything lined up.

[@WoodsUnknown]

Thanks for the video Matt, i just received my black set and cant wait to get them mounted up.

[@SoteroMurguia]

This is awesome! Thank you so much for posting this!

[@BigSungHobbies]

There is an easier method with just using paper clip...take a look at my video. There are 2 main issues that makes it challenging. #1 alignment of the holes. there are 2 distinct holes from across each other. You want to make use of those 2 holes. #2 hex adapter doesn't line up correctly and is tough to install. Although I also use markers to note the position, but in reality not needed. Also small dab of blue locktite on the screws should help them to stay put. Try the paper clip method and let me know what you think.

[@vincefoley3763]

If you have a spare axle bolt that you mount the wheel onto the RC. Put 2 screws in to keep front/back plate in place. Then tighten down the wheel nut onto the axle bolt and it will squeeze the plates together. Once fully tightened, you can then put in the other beadlock screws.

[@024DJF]

Good video. Also, if you have long screws that fit, they can reach and tighten. Then use the normal screws, and eventually replace the long ones. If that makes sense. Haha. Have fun!

[@Hardslidda]

Does it come with the Allen wrench to unscrew the bolts on the wheel and to mount it on the truck

[@TheChillBison]

Can you do it without the foam?

[@2fmrc]

I’m the tires? Yes

[@saintsfisherman]

thanks very much for the video. I was struggling.

[@lilchorizo1085]

Will they fit 10.4 g wheel weights

[@toomuchcoffeefpv]

What size driver are you using for the screws on the wheels?

[@theaverageredneck8426]

Will any 1.0 wheel fit on a 1.0 rc4wd tire or will rc4wd wheels only fit

[@2fmrc]

Yeah any 1.0 will fit. Or should. Kinetic makes some nice beadlocks with colored rings for them also. They are listed on eBay. Definitely check them out sometime. I have a set I plan to show off soon.

[@theaverageredneck8426]

@@2fmrc thanks

[@theparadigmshift74]

Nice these are the ones i just got today

[@Supaslow5.3]

What size were the wheels and tires?

[@resatchel4389]

Do you know if the hotracing wheel weights (the ones you press into the wheels) fits in these rc4wd stamped beadlocks?

[@2fmrc]

Not sure about the hot racing weights. I always run the fullsendrc weights in mine. They have some made for stock wheels and some for the stamped beadlocks. Check out fullsendrc.com if you want. That’s where I got them. They are awesome to deal with and very helpful if you have any questions.

[@resatchel4389]

@@2fmrc Nice to know. I have the hot racing already guess if I cant make them work ill be visiting fullsend!

[@2fmrc]

@@resatchel4389 yeah they are fairly cheap so worth a shot!

[@customdrums]

The two side don’t even come close to being together to be able to put the bolts back in. Help what am I doing wrong

[@chrisseager9612]

What size driver is used on the scx24?? Is it 0.9 or 1.3??????

[@2fmrc]

The main one used is a .050 the MIP set is an awesome set. Wish I had spent the money for them from the start!

[@dannyjohnson1588]

I was hoping you would do a video on this. I never quite got mine right. Great video.

[@2fmrc]

Danny Johnson they are such a pain sometimes. Even with the clamps the rok lox are still really tough usually. Something about the inner part of that tire is stretched a bit or something.

[@dannyjohnson1588]

@@2fmrc I have some hangover on mine. I have the chrome with rock creepers. I will use your fingernail/screwdriver method to try and get them all the way in.

[@2fmrc]

Danny Johnson yeah sometimes they don’t mount completely flush and I’ll just run with them but it sometimes works to loosen the screws and push them in like I did. Just be real careful. I have poked a small hole in one before lol. It still works fine but you don’t wanna do that

[@dorianshepard2841]

I like building models, but first time I assembled these I bout had an aneurysm. the clamps are a good idea. I ended up using a very tiny Allen key to line one hole up while screwing the others

[@GeezerGramps]

Talk about timing I just bought set of those for my C10. When putting 1/10 beadlocks together I use a dab of thread lock on the screws. Not necessary on these small wheels?

[@2fmrc]

Gramps Ramblings I haven’t placed any on these and haven’t had any come out on me yet. Probably not a bad idea honestly. I do the same on 1/10 just haven’t these

[@GeezerGramps]

@@2fmrc probably not near as much strain on the ones in the SCX24's as in the 1/10 I'll try it without and see how it goes.

[@2fmrc]

@RC CRAWL I normally do my 1/10 stuff but never bother with the 1/24 stuff.

[@lilchorizo1085]

How long did shipping take

[@GBDiaz13]

Is the install difficult for the raceline wheels?

[@2fmrc]

Not bad at all. Just make sure you get a decent tool to use on the little bolts. The one they send with them is useless! Stripped out on my 3rd screw. Here’s the one I used. www.ebay.com/itm/Wiha-26510-1-5-x-60mm-Precision-Nut-Driver-/252177513610?_trksid=p2349624.m46890.l49292

[@GBDiaz13]

@@2fmrc Actually have one of those in my kit because of you, just waiting on the wheels to arrive!

[@2fmrc]

@@GBDiaz13 heck yeah! You should be set then lol

[@g.w.3816]

Would these fit a ftx outback mini 2.0

[@2fmrc]

Not sure honestly. Never owned one. What size is the hex on it?

[@TyTheTryGuy]

Awesome video man! I have been wanting to pick up a new set of wheels and tires for mine. I have heard they can be a pain. This video will definitely make the process easier. Thanks bro🤙🤘

[@2fmrc]

TwelfthMan RC & Hobbies yeah definitely don’t let the negatives of mounting them keep you away! Not so bad once you have a little trick up your sleeve! Thanks for watching!

[@GeezerGramps]

The stock tires & wheels are vented. The RC4WD wheels don’t come vented. So do you run them unvented or are you venting the tires after you mount them?

[@2fmrc]

Gramps Ramblings I don’t normally vent them. I run the rear with no foam and leaving them unvented sort of gives them a little air inside that keeps them from just going flat. Seems to work pretty well for me.

[@TheRCBuildersPost]

Could the scx24 axles and trans be put on the xt1 or xt2? I'm not 100 percent, but I think I read that you can put 1.0 beadlocks and tire upgrades on it. Was just curious if the axles could be out on there

[@wingmangaming2043]

Amazing video what brand and size tool are you using trying to find a set of tools still using the Allen key that came with my scx24

[@2fmrc]

Thanks! I honestly just use the MIP tools. They are very pricey but in the long run well worth the money. For the scx24 you mostly just need the .050” bit.ly/34luAMd

[@wingmangaming2043]

@@2fmrc thank you I’m new to the crawler side of rc and I have the tiny Allen key that come with the car

[@rcaddiction1956]

FYI don’t mount it on ur axles, I’ve bent one rear axles by putting on the black hub on 1st, then the inner wheel and then the outer rim, by aligning the screw you push down too hard to mount the wheels to the hub, causing the axle to stress and bend. Dang wish I watch his video before attempting the install the stamped wheels lol thanks 🙏🏼 for video was really helpful.

[@nunodias3331]

what tool is that?

[@2fmrc]

Which one? The driver?

[@nunodias3331]

@@2fmrc that cross thing that you already have 5 of them

[@2fmrc]

@@nunodias3331 ohhhh it comes with the rc4wd stamped steel wheels. It’s a great wheel nut wrench!

[@dirtrider88]

some people are way to uptight about how the bead sits on their micro rock crawler. this isnt a motoGP motorcycle tire

[@2fmrc]

Yeah I don’t sweat them much. Just gotta get enough in there they’ll hold 😆

[@rustysrcgarage6935]

I’m in the market for a set of tires. I ripped one of my stock BFGoodrich tires. How well do those rock creepers work? I can’t go up in size, because I’ll get too much body rub..

[@2fmrc]

Rusty’s RC Garage the rock creepers are probably my favorite tire out of all of them. I loved the wranglers and bought 2 sets of them at first. Now I’m slowly swapping everything to the rock creepers. At least for my indoor course they are by far the best. I haven’t did a ton of testing between tires anywhere else like the creek etc but on my course they are the best. The Patagonia’s do well on my Jeep and I like them for it just because they are slightly bigger and fit it how I like. The tsl boggers are real comparable to the creepers as well. I just got a set of them and don’t see much difference between them and the creepers yet. So imo the boggers or creepers are the best for that size tire. I hate the rock crushers and rok lox. I have zero use for them lol

[@rustysrcgarage6935]

2FM RC Awesome! Thank you. Are they slightly smaller than stock C10 tires?

[@rustysrcgarage6935]

2FM RC Awesome! Thank you. Are they slightly smaller than stock C10 tires?

[@2fmrc]

Rusty’s RC Garage stock c10 tires measure 51mm and the rock creepers are about 49.35 so they are just a tad smaller than stock c10 tires. They work MUCH better than stock for sure lol. I’m hoping to do a tire comparison video soon. Just gotta find the time and I wanted to get a few runs on the boggers so I knew more about them as well!

[@2fmrc]

Rusty’s RC Garage the rock creepers are wider than stock by a decent amount tho. They measure 19.5mm wide and the stock c10 tires are about 17.5mm wide. Hope this helps!

[@sitlos.]

Honestly u don’t need clamps if u use the 2 screw method. Just put 2 screws in opposite sides and make sure the wheel opening and screw holes line up and tighten the 2 screws and ur done! If the wheel openings or screw holes don’t line up just rotate in a clockwise direction until they both do and tighten down. It’s way simple once u get it once. Good luck. 👍

[@2fmrc]

sit los yeah I just always lose my grip on this or that and it comes apart then I’m having to line it back up etc. I just clamp them so I don’t have to rely on my butterfingers lol. Then sometimes even when I run two screws through them they pop apart and my screw flies out and I gotta start all over. Getting more and more aggravated each time 😂

[@stpbasss3773]

Good luck with that on these little bastards they dont come with set screws

[@joeryan7267]

Do they come with all 4 or just 2 wheels?

[@2fmrc]

They come as a set of 4 for like $25 from rc4wd store.rc4wd.com/Stamped-Steel-10-Stock-Beadlock-Wheels-Black_p_4946.html

[@heathstrickland5418]

I am new to 1/24 scale rc crawlers, do i leave the foam in the tires and wheels with the stamped beadlocks like you have here, or do i toss the foam inserts because they just hold the shape of the wheels during shipping or something? And those beadlocks are fairly heavy, will i still need wheel weights? I just bought the scx24 c-10 in light green to get started with. I also bought a pair of brass steering knuckles, and the mud slinger tires, and the stamped beadlock wheels for my first upgrades. I also ordered a set of kinetic double barreled shocks (i had to order those online, the guy at the hobby store looked at me like i was stupid when i asked about the shocks. He was an older guy and never heard of them.)

[@heathstrickland5418]

My question about the foam seems to have already been answered... lol

[@stpbasss3773]

If you see a edge or lip poking out then they aren't mounted correctly and will slip the bead. Pushing it in doesn't correctly sit in on the inner peice, it's like that with any rc beadlocks.

[@2fmrc]

Never have any trouble with any of the larger bead locks. They actually have a good lip to catch. These really don’t have to catch that much. I’ve never had any slip once they were tightened down like this. I did slip my first set but they were half hanging out to start with because I got tired of messing with them lol. Now they are pretty simple to mount up with no issues. I’ve seen some people run regular 1.0 wheels with tires that aren’t even glued lol. Not like most of these trucks have that much power. My brushless setup would rip them straight off though 😂

[@stpbasss3773]

@@2fmrc I gave up lmao I just spent an hour and a half trying to mount these little POS and I got so pisse I smashed one of them ripping my tire so I just took my whole 24th scale with all its shit threw in in a plastic bag and tossed it in the garage 🤣. POS wheels just cost me like 40$ which I dont care about it's the waiting time ordering knew wheels and tires so I think I'm done with the 24th scale for a while I dont even want to look at it right now lmao. Now I have some 1.9s to mount that will be WAY easier because they come with set screws like every other set of beadlocks I've ever had.....overall I hate these 24th scale rc4wd wheels with a passion.

[@2fmrc]

@@stpbasss3773 yeah I just mounted up 2 sets of 1.9s and 2 sets of 2.2s and never struggled a minute lol. Now that I’ve got these rc4wds down they aren’t so bad but I felt the same way the 1st 2-3 times I mounted them. It also depends what tire you’re mounting. The rok lox are the worst imo. I hate those tires anyway. Just another reason to not use them lol

[@egibson2266]

@@stpbasss3773 still hatin on 1/24?

[@cheagle464]

Wish I'd looked around a little now. These RC4WD, such a PITA with Baja Claws. Did not think of clamps, good one. Gotta do over any way. #1 I think they left enough room for longer screws. #2 only some of the axle nuts would even start to thread. Still don't get THAT! I DID spend five hours of patience exercise(Why can't I find ONE f'ing paperclip!)!! Tires with lead sticky tape around front inner liners really worked great tho.

[@johndavid5627]

just did a set with mudslingers, 100% improvement.

[@2fmrc]

Yeah I love the slingers!

[@johndavid5627]

I mounted the rims and tires on the vehicle held everything in place while assembling

[@johndavid5627]

@@2fmrc blew the stock motor right away. Bought a Barrage motor from Amazon and it doesn't work right out the package?Should i stop wasting time and money and buy the Furitek and be happy?

[@mentula3784]

I did this similarly the other day but without the clamps. I hate these wheels

[@2fmrc]

lol they are a bit of a pain for sure. Once you do them a few times they get easier but still probably my least favorite to mount tires to

[@rcaction6866]

Great tutorial.

[@2fmrc]

Thanks so much!

[@josephlawrence6873]

I really like these RC4WD stap steel wheels but nothing I do seems to make them fo together right I have 1 wheel and tire together after 3 hours... makes me feel foolish...lol

[@pacman9669]

Ive done it with injora wheels and tires 3 different ways on 3 different tires and i finally gave up for today

[@AeneasMacdonaldEdits]

Alright man, I’ve got 1 last question for you promise haha! I’ve just bought the rc4wd stamped wheels and I’m wondering what the inside diameter is? (I mean for the max diameter of weight I can run inside it.) I’ve watched ur vid explaining all the different wheels and weights but the full send rc stamped specific ones would be very expensive to ship to the uk and take ages haha. I’m thinking I might just grind some down but I would just like to find out the inside diameter of the stamped cheers mate!

[@2fmrc]

I can definitely get the measurement for ya tomorrow if that’s ok? Sorry I’m not around my stuff until then but I’ll do my best to get it tomorrow for ya.

[@AeneasMacdonaldEdits]

@@2fmrc yeh perfect thankyou!

[@carloslara7452]

I’ve seen that people will put the hub on the outside of the wheel to have offset in order to fit large wheel weights

[@SeamusMacMattain]

I have 1.55s like those and as much of a pain as they are, I doubt I'll get these for my 1:24 rig

[@2fmrc]

I could definitely see the bigger ones not holding the tire well. Have you had trouble with the bead slipping on them? Much rather have screws around the outside on a bigger wheel and tire

[@SeamusMacMattain]

@@2fmrc Of the 3 sets I own, 1 was never together right and I bent it... the 2nd was assembled by one of The Rudeboyz at the 2016 TTC and the 3rd I mounted... took me an hour and a half.... No, I have not experienced the bead slipping on them... I also haven't tried them on any of my "overpowered" crawlers lol... My favorite wheels are stamped steel gmade www.gmade.net/sr03-1-9-steel-beadlock-wheels-uncoated-steel/ that are similar to the wagon wheels design, but they are thicker and the hex portion isn't separate. they look like plain jane stock steel wheels on my TRX4 Bronco, mine are painted orange then black so as I've chipped paint away they look old and rusted a bit

[@2fmrc]

Seamus RBNW those wheels look sweet! May have to try them sometime. I usually use the cheapo amazon special for my 1.9 or 2.2s lol

[@stpbasss3773]

@@SeamusMacMattain yup I have 2 sets of the gmade wheels they are a breeze to mount compared to any other beadlocks I've tried. These stupid 24th scale beadlocks have me on the verge of throwing them in the garbage, what a serous pain in the ass.

[@SeamusMacMattain]

@@stpbasss3773 lol I have Proline Denalis and Flat Irons which aren't even beadlocks on my Mini-Z Jimny, they have fake rings is all

[@edgardowong5935]

They went on like nothing on my c 10 no tools no paperclips just 1.5 Allen and fingers

[@2fmrc]

I think a lot of it depends on the tires. Some seem really easy and some are just a bit more of a pain. The rok lox I have we’re the absolute worst out of any I’ve mounted. I don’t really like those tires anyway so once I pulled them I never mounted them again lol

[@ptshyu2]

Just had to take mine back to the hobby shop to have them mounted spend and hour to not get it done

[@leaguecarrypro]

Waat. I mounted mine without instructions with no problems 🤣

[@ptshyu2]

@@leaguecarrypro instructions weren’t needed for me I just couldn’t get those little ass screws started

[@leaguecarrypro]

@@ptshyu2 oh yea that’s a pain in the ass but you’ll find a technique that works for ya. Honestly I found my own way that’s solid. Once you get the hex and rim together just put 2 screws in the wheel face on opposite sides, squeeze the 2 rims faces together with both hands, let go with 1 hand but hold them squeezed together with 2 fingers then run the 2 screws in a little to keep everything together . Swapped 4 tires in about 10 minutes yesterday 👌🏽

[@ptshyu2]

@@leaguecarrypro I’ve already sold the little thing to focus on my drag car

[@leaguecarrypro]

@@ptshyu2 oh damn, I’m an rc hoarder. Couldn’t get rid of one unless things got outta control 😂

[@SaltyBob355]

@2FM RC What size is that screwdriver for the lugs? My Dynamite .050 doesn’t seem to work.

[@normhienn1881]

FYI Using a paperclip to line everything up is WAY easier..🤷🏻‍♂️

[@romeo032982]

Bro you working way to hard jeezus 😂

[@2fmrc]

Pretty simple really. I’ve seen people say they spent hours on these things and gave up 😆

[@findingabe]

Genius

[@egm092478]

Worst purchases I've ever made this thing are a nightmare

[@2fmrc]

Once you do them a few times they get fairly easy. Hang with it!

[@callsignmohas5190]

Rc4wd should send 5wheels instead of 4 because this product is such a pain in the ass to install, you’re gonna get angry and end up throwing one into the woods behind your house. Mounting my dirtbike tire to my wheel was easier than these little tiny 1/24 wheels.

[@2fmrc]

@@callsignmohas5190 check out the Batrazzi version. They are much easier to mount imo

[@callsignmohas5190]

@@2fmrc i just want non plastic non brass cheap but usable wheels thats dont require 3 youtube videos and 2 hours of my life to install. I hated my injora wheels but after today i love them 😂😂

[@ddkiss65]

These wheels suck! I just threw them out, they screws suck and everything scratches up easily. What do you want for 20 bucks!

[@ericpeterson9676]

O' hell no, $90 for some little rims..smh

[@2fmrc]

Eric Peterson nah these are only like $25! Unless you try to buy from eBay while out of stock on rc4wd. People buy them up and try to jack the price up lol

[@cm_rc3002]

What screw driver did you use for this

[@joeryan7267]

Do they come with all 4 or just 2 wheels?

[@2fmrc]

All 4. Sorry I just seen this