Overview
The Traxxas Wheel Washers in orange are essential spare parts designed specifically for RC enthusiasts who want to maintain their vehicles in peak condition. These genuine Traxxas components are engineered to fit perfectly with compatible WideMaxx monster trucks, ensuring reliable wheel assembly and optimal performance on every run. Whether you're a serious RC car UK competitor, a weekend basher, or someone who simply wants to keep their ready to run RC truck in perfect working order, these wheel washers play a crucial role in maintaining the integrity of your wheel assembly and drivetrain system.
Wheel washers might seem like small components, but they serve a vital function in any RC vehicle setup. They distribute the load evenly across the wheel hub, prevent damage to your wheels and axles during high-impact driving, and help maintain the correct spacing in your wheel assembly. When you're pushing your RC model to its limits on rough terrain or competitive tracks, these washers protect your investment and ensure consistent performance. The distinctive orange colour makes them easy to identify and replace when needed, and as genuine Traxxas parts, they meet the exacting standards you'd expect from this world-renowned manufacturer.
If you own a Traxxas WideMaxx Monster Truck or are looking to upgrade and maintain your RC setup, having spare wheel washers on hand is a smart investment. They're affordable, easy to install, and essential for keeping your drivetrain spares collection well-stocked. RC Model Shop stocks genuine Traxxas parts including wheel washers, motors, ESCs, batteries and countless other components to keep your RC vehicle running smoothly.
Key Features
- Genuine Traxxas Component — These wheel washers are authentic Traxxas parts manufactured to the brand's exacting quality standards, ensuring perfect compatibility and durability with your WideMaxx monster truck or other compatible vehicles.
- Pack of Four — This pack contains four individual wheel washers, giving you a complete set to replace all four wheels on your RC vehicle or providing spares for future maintenance and repairs.
- Orange Colour — The bright orange finish makes these washers instantly recognisable and easy to locate during maintenance, helping you keep track of your spare parts collection with visual clarity.
- Drivetrain Protection — Wheel washers distribute axle load evenly across the wheel hub and bearing assembly, protecting critical drivetrain components from impact damage and wear during aggressive driving.
- Load Distribution — By spreading the clamping force evenly, these washers prevent bearing damage and ensure your wheels remain properly secured during high-speed runs and jumps.
- Essential Spare Part — Every serious RC enthusiast should keep spare wheel washers in their maintenance kit, as they can wear, crack or become damaged during intense use and need regular replacement.
Technical Performance
These Traxxas wheel washers are precision-engineered metal components designed to work within the exacting tolerances of the Traxxas WideMaxx monster truck platform. The washers provide critical load distribution across the wheel hub assembly, preventing concentrated stress on bearings and axle components. As part of the drivetrain spares category, they contribute to the overall reliability and longevity of your RC vehicle's wheel assembly system. The pack includes four individual washers—one for each wheel position—ensuring you can maintain consistent performance across all four corners of your vehicle. Whether you're running your RC model on loose terrain, hard-packed tracks, or jumping and bashing across obstacles, these washers help protect your investment by reducing wear on more expensive drivetrain components. Their small size belies their importance; proper wheel washer installation is fundamental to maintaining optimal steering response, consistent wheel alignment, and preventing premature bearing wear.
What's in the Box
- Traxxas Wheel Washers — 4 pieces (orange colour)
Frequently Asked Questions
- What are wheel washers and why do I need them for my RC truck? — Wheel washers are small metal discs that sit between your wheel hub and the wheel axle. They distribute the clamping force from your axle nut or pin evenly across the bearing assembly, preventing concentrated stress that could damage bearings or bend axles. Without proper washers, impact forces during jumps and hard driving can concentrate on small bearing surfaces, leading to premature failure. For any RC car UK owner who drives aggressively, spare wheel washers are essential maintenance items.
- Are these compatible with all Traxxas vehicles? — These wheel washers are specifically designed for Traxxas WideMaxx monster truck models, including the Rock N Roll, Green, and Red colour variants. Always check your vehicle's manual or parts diagram to ensure compatibility before ordering. If you're unsure whether these will fit your model, contact RC Model Shop's expert team for guidance.
- How often should I replace my wheel washers? — Wheel washer lifespan depends on your driving style and terrain. Aggressive bashing, frequent jumps, and rough terrain will wear them faster. Inspect your washers regularly during maintenance sessions. If you notice cracking, bending, or excessive wear, replace them immediately. Many serious RC enthusiasts replace their wheel washers every season or after high-impact events.
- Why is this a genuine Traxxas part important? — Genuine Traxxas parts are manufactured to precise specifications that match your vehicle's engineering exactly. Using authentic parts ensures perfect fit, proper function, and compatibility with other Traxxas components. Counterfeit or incorrect washers may not distribute load properly, potentially causing damage to your more expensive drivetrain components.
- Can I use these washers on other RC vehicles? — These washers are specifically engineered for WideMaxx monster truck models. Whilst they may physically fit some other RC vehicles, we recommend using manufacturer-specified washers for your particular model to ensure proper fit and performance. Different RC platforms have different hub designs and requirements.
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 Washers, Orange (4 pcs) TRX8957T 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.
- Brand: Traxxas
- Model Number: TRX8957T
- EAN: 020334895776
- Part Type: Drivetrain Spares
- Product Type: Wheel Washers
- Quantity: 4 pieces
- Colour: Orange
- Compatible Vehicles: TRX89086-4-RNR Traxxas WideMaxx Monster Truck Rock N Roll, TRX89086-4-GRN Traxxas WideMaxx Monster Truck Green, TRX89086-4-RED Traxxas WideMaxx Monster Truck Red
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