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Old 30-08-2008
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Originally Posted by terry.sc View Post
The problem is all later versions of the RC10 used 3/16" axles instead of the 1/4" axles in the original. Also B4 rims don't have enough offset thanks to the longer B4 arms. B3 wheels can be used straight on if you change the axles to 3/16", or if you enlarge the hole in the wheel.
Yep, any wheels for the B3 or earlier can be made to work, but it'll take a minute or two with a hobby knife to change the drive a bit.

You'll need to enlarge the hole a bit from the back to 1/4", but be careful to to remove too much, as you still want the wheel to run true. A bit like a countersink, really.

Also, you'll need to enlarge the "slots" that the drive pin rests in a bit. This mod is not obvious, but is necessary as the "roll pin" that the early cars used is a larger diameter from the later pins.

Here's some photos of the work on some normal rims.

I've also got j-concepts B3 5-spoke wheels for the car - and they do look awesome indeed.

Good luck!

Cheers,
Ty
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