Dumb question .. how to attach wheels?

[GeekedupFL]

So I have a dumb question

I built my et410 and I’m just about ready for break in and testing

however after bringing home some wheels from the hobby shop, I can’t understand how the wheels bolt up properly

do I need to convert the wheel outer hub to hex from the factory cog style hub ?

Or did my hobby shop just sell me the wrong wheels ?

 

[Billl DeLong]

I would be willing to bet that you placed the wrong set screws in your hexes:
https://www.rcgroups.com/forums/showthread.php?3003521-BUILD-REVIEW-Tekno-EB410-1

Bags F and H have 2 different size set screws, be sure to use the smaller 3x3mm screws for the hexes or you may run into problems installing wheels over the hex if you use the longer 3x4mm screws

 

[GeekedupFL]

I didn't try forcing the wheels on ... yet.

i'll double check the set screws, but, i see what you're saying. The hex wheelset should bolt right up to these hubs. I don't need to change my outer hubs, right?

I felt dumb asking, but, just wanted to be sure. I didn't know if someone sold a line of wheels that had that "cog" shape vs the standard hex shape.

 

[Billl DeLong]

Are you talking about the shape of the 12mm hex or is the axle too thick to fit in the hole inside the hex? If you bought DE Racing wheels then yes, they need to be bored out with a 3/16" drill bit to fit thicker axles.

Just be sure to get AE offset wheels and then you're good to go!

 

[GMcThornbody]

The spokes of that cog shape go into the corners of the hex, so no material contact on the flats of the hex.

 

[GeekedupFL]

The spokes of that cog shape go into the corners of the hex, so no material contact on the flats of the hex.

perfect, thank you