Traxxas Wheel Hubs Splined 17mm Blue Anodised 4 Pack TRX5353X

Overview

The Traxxas Wheel Hubs, Splined, 17mm (Blue-anodised) are an essential upgrade for RC enthusiasts looking to maximise performance and durability on their Traxxas RC vehicles. These precision-engineered wheel hubs represent a significant advancement in RC car technology, offering superior grip, alignment accuracy, and aesthetic appeal compared to traditional 14mm hubs. Whether you're a dedicated RC racer, weekend basher, or weekend hobbyist exploring the world of RC cars in the UK, these splined wheel hubs deliver the quality and reliability that Traxxas is renowned for.

Crafted from premium 6061-T6 aluminium and finished with a striking blue anodised coating, these wheel hubs combine durability with visual impact. The innovative splined design is engineered to interlock precisely with Traxxas 17mm splined wheels, providing unsurpassed grip and torque handling performance. This groundbreaking design represents a major evolution in RC wheel attachment technology, offering significantly more surface area and contact points than conventional 14mm hubs, resulting in improved power transmission and wheel stability during high-speed runs and challenging terrain.

This comprehensive kit includes everything you need to complete your wheel upgrade: four 17mm blue-anodised wheel hubs, four matching wheel nuts, and four screw pins pre-applied with threadlock to ensure secure assembly and prevent unwanted loosening during intense driving sessions. For anyone serious about RC car performance in the UK market, these Traxxas splined wheel hubs are an investment in reliability and precision engineering.

Key Features

• Premium 6061-T6 Aluminium Construction — The wheel hubs are manufactured from aircraft-grade 6061-T6 aluminium alloy, which offers an optimal balance of strength, weight and corrosion resistance, ensuring your hubs will withstand the demands of aggressive RC driving while maintaining their structural integrity over time.
• Innovative Splined Design — Unlike traditional hex hubs, these splined wheel hubs feature an advanced interlocking mechanism that meshes with Traxxas 17mm splined wheels, creating multiple contact points for dramatically improved grip, precise wheel alignment and superior torque handling during acceleration, braking and cornering.
• Brilliant Blue Anodised Finish — Each hub is brightly anodised in a striking blue colour that not only looks fantastic on your RC car but also provides superior corrosion protection and durability compared to bare aluminium, maintaining that showroom appearance even after extended use.
• 17mm Splined Specification — The 17mm diameter splined design provides significantly more surface area than the older 14mm hub standard, translating to increased grip, better power distribution and enhanced durability when driving at high speeds or over rough terrain.
• Increased Surface Area — The splined hub geometry creates far more contact surface between the hub and wheel compared to traditional designs, meaning better grip, more consistent performance and improved overall handling characteristics for your RC vehicle.
• Pre-Applied Threadlock on Screw Pins — Each of the four 4x13mm screw pins comes with threadlock already applied, eliminating the need to apply your own and ensuring the fasteners remain secure throughout your driving sessions without risk of vibration-induced loosening.
• Complete Kit Contents — This package includes all four hubs, all four nuts and all four pre-threadlocked screw pins you need for a complete wheel hub upgrade, eliminating the need to source components separately.

Technical Performance

The Traxxas Wheel Hubs represent a major engineering advancement in RC car technology. The splined design is fundamentally different from traditional hex-based wheel attachment systems, offering several performance advantages that translate directly to better driving experience. The 17mm splined specification has become the modern standard in RC performance driving, particularly for racers and serious enthusiasts who demand maximum precision and reliability. The 6061-T6 aluminium construction provides the ideal material properties for this application: it's strong enough to handle high torque loads during acceleration and cornering, lightweight enough not to affect unsprung weight unnecessarily, and corrosion-resistant enough to maintain performance in varying weather conditions across the UK. The bright blue anodised finish isn't purely cosmetic — anodising provides a hard oxide layer that protects the underlying aluminium from oxidation, salt spray and general wear, extending the service life of your hubs significantly. The multiple splined contact points mean that torque is distributed across a much larger surface area than in traditional hex designs, reducing the stress concentration at individual contact points and dramatically improving fatigue resistance. The 4x13mm screw pins with pre-applied threadlock are precision-engineered fasteners that secure the hub assembly without adding unnecessary weight, and the threadlock compound ensures they stay put even during the vibrations and impacts of intense RC driving sessions.

What's in the Box

• Four 17mm blue-anodised splined wheel hubs
• Four 17mm splined wheel nuts (blue-anodised to match)
• Four 4x13mm screw pins with pre-applied threadlock

Frequently Asked Questions

• Are these Traxxas splined wheel hubs compatible with my RC car? — These 17mm splined wheel hubs are designed to work with Traxxas vehicles equipped with 17mm splined wheel specification. The innovative design also accepts traditional aftermarket 17mm hex hubs, offering versatility and compatibility with a wide range of Traxxas RC cars. We recommend checking your vehicle's specifications or contacting our team to confirm compatibility with your specific model.
• What is the advantage of splined hubs over traditional hex hubs? — Splined wheel hubs feature multiple interlocking contact points rather than just the simple hex geometry of traditional designs, creating significantly more surface area for power transmission. This results in superior grip, better precision alignment, improved torque handling, and enhanced overall performance, particularly noticeable during high-speed driving and aggressive cornering manoeuvres.
• Do I need to apply threadlock to the screw pins? — No, the four 4x13mm screw pins included in this kit come pre-applied with threadlock compound, so you can assemble your wheels immediately without any additional preparation or chemical application, saving time and ensuring consistent torque specification.
• Why is the blue anodised finish important? — The bright blue anodised coating serves dual purposes: it provides a stunning visual appearance that makes your RC car stand out, and more importantly, it creates a protective oxide layer that shields the 6061-T6 aluminium from corrosion, oxidation and the elements, significantly extending the lifespan of your hubs even with regular use in varied UK weather conditions.
• Can I use these hubs as a direct replacement for my current wheels? — These hubs are designed as replacement or upgrade components for Traxxas vehicles with 17mm splined wheel specification. Installation is straightforward — simply remove your existing hubs and nuts, install the new blue-anodised splined hubs using the pre-threadlocked screw pins, and you're ready to drive.
• What makes 6061-T6 aluminium the right choice for wheel hubs? — 6061-T6 is aircraft-grade aluminium that offers the perfect combination of strength, light weight, and corrosion resistance, making it ideal for high-performance RC applications where durability, precision and reliability are critical factors in driving performance.

Why Buy from RC Model Shop?

RC Model Shop is a trusted UK RC retailer and authorised dealer for all the brands we stock, including Traxxas, ARRMA, Losi, FTX, Hobbywing, Spektrum and more. Based in Walsall, we have a physical store where customers are welcome to come in, view products and purchase in store. Whether you are a seasoned competitor, a weekend basher, or just discovering the world of RC for the first time, our team of experienced RC enthusiasts is here to help you find the perfect setup and provide ongoing support. Order the Traxxas Wheel Hubs, Splined, 17mm (Blue-anodised) (4 pcs) / wheel nuts, splined, 17mm (Blue-anodised) (4 pcs) / screw pins, 4x13mm (with threadlock) (4 pcs) TRX5353X today with confidence, knowing you are buying from an authorised retailer with genuine products, expert knowledge and a commitment to customer satisfaction. Shop online or visit us in Walsall — we look forward to helping you get the most out of your RC experience.