FTX Wide Aluminium Wheel Hub Hex 4 Piece Set for RC Cars FTX6365W

Overview

The FTX Banzai/Kanyon Wide Aluminium Wheel Hub Hex (4) is an essential upgrade component for serious RC enthusiasts looking to enhance their FTX trail crawlers and drift cars. Whether you're driving the FTX Banzai 1/10th scale 4WD electric street drift car, the FTX Kanyon 4x4 XL trail crawler, or the FTX Zorro trophy truck, these premium aluminium wheel hubs deliver the performance and durability that demanding RC car UK drivers expect. Designed as a direct replacement or upgrade option for your existing wheel setup, this pack of four wide aluminium hubs provides a wider stance, improved stability, and enhanced visual appeal for your RC vehicle.

Wide wheel hubs are a popular modification in the RC community because they push your tyres further outward from the chassis, creating a more aggressive stance and improving handling characteristics across various terrain types. Whether you're tackling rocky mountain trails with your crawler, drifting through car parks with your street car, or running high-speed trophy truck courses, a wider track width can make a significant difference to your vehicle's cornering ability and overall control. These aluminium hubs are precision-engineered to work seamlessly with FTX's range of vehicles, ensuring perfect fitment and reliable performance lap after lap.

For those new to RC car upgrades in the UK, wheel hubs might seem like a simple component, but they play a crucial role in your vehicle's geometry and handling. By selecting quality aftermarket hubs like these FTX units, you're investing in the foundation of your setup. The wide design adds visual presence to your RC car whilst simultaneously improving the mechanical properties that make your vehicle more predictable and controllable during high-performance driving.

Key Features

• Wide Aluminium Construction — These hubs are manufactured from aluminium alloy, which offers an excellent balance of strength and lightweight performance compared to plastic alternatives, meaning your vehicle will handle weight distribution more effectively and respond faster to steering inputs.
• Hex Drive System — The hubs feature a hex (6-point) drive interface that provides secure connection to your vehicle's axle shafts, ensuring there is no slippage during aggressive driving and maintaining precise wheel alignment under load.
• Pack of Four Units — This set includes four hubs, providing enough components to upgrade all four wheels on your RC vehicle in one convenient purchase, saving you money compared to buying individual units.
• FTX Compatibility — These hubs are specifically engineered to fit multiple FTX models including the Banzai, Kanyon, and Zorro ranges, meaning you get perfect fitment without any modification or adaptation required.
• Wide Track Design — The wider positioning of these hubs extends your vehicle's overall track width, which improves stability during cornering and high-speed manoeuvres, particularly beneficial for trail crawling and drift applications.
• Premium Finish — The aluminium construction is precision-machined and finished to match the quality standards FTX is known for, giving your RC car a more polished and professional appearance.
• Durable Performance — These are engineered to withstand the rigours of regular RC driving, providing reliable service through countless driving sessions whether you're bashful or racing competitively.

Technical Performance

The FTX Banzai/Kanyon Wide Aluminium Wheel Hub Hex components are precision-engineered parts designed to upgrade your RC vehicle's drivetrain geometry and handling characteristics. Manufactured from high-quality aluminium alloy, these hubs provide a significant weight saving compared to traditional plastic options whilst maintaining exceptional strength and durability during intense driving sessions. The hex drive interface ensures positive engagement with your vehicle's axle shafts, eliminating the possibility of slippage that can occur with inferior components. The wide design extends your vehicle's track width, which is particularly beneficial for rock crawling on technical terrain where stability is paramount, or for drift driving where a wider stance improves turn-in response and corner exit acceleration. These hubs are compatible with FTX vehicles including the Banzai 1/10th scale 4WD RTR brushed electric street drift car (available in red and green), the Kanyon 4x4 RTR 1/10 XL trail crawler (including the mountain rescue 2-speed variant), and the Zorro trophy truck range (both brushless and nitro versions in various colours). The engineering ensures that fitment is perfect and no modification to your chassis or existing components is required. Whether you're upgrading a new vehicle out of the box or refreshing an older setup, these hubs provide an immediate and noticeable improvement to handling and stability.

What's in the Box

• Four (4) Wide Aluminium Wheel Hub Hex components

Frequently Asked Questions

• Are these wheel hubs suitable for my FTX RC car? — Yes, these wide aluminium hubs are specifically designed to fit multiple FTX models. They are confirmed compatible with the FTX Banzai 1/10th scale 4WD RTR electric drift car, the FTX Kanyon 4x4 XL trail crawler, and the FTX Zorro trophy truck range (both brushless and nitro versions). Check your vehicle model against the compatibility list to confirm fit.
• What is the advantage of wide wheel hubs? — Wide wheel hubs extend your vehicle's track width, which improves stability and cornering performance. They provide a more aggressive stance, better load distribution, and enhanced handling characteristics across rock crawling, trail driving, and drift applications. The wider spacing also gives your RC car a more commanding appearance.
• Are these hubs better than the standard hubs that came with my vehicle? — Yes, these premium aluminium hubs represent an upgrade over many standard plastic alternatives. The aluminium construction is stronger and lighter, the wider design improves handling, and the precise engineering ensures consistent performance. Customer feedback confirms these are a good second option after high-end alternatives like Yeah Racing branded hubs.
• What tools do I need to install these hubs? — Installation typically requires basic RC tools including hex wrenches/Allen keys to secure the hubs to your axle shafts. Detailed installation instructions should be consulted from FTX documentation or your vehicle's manual to ensure correct fitment and torque settings.
• Will these hubs work with my existing wheels and tyres? — Yes, these hubs are designed to accept standard wheels and tyres that are compatible with your FTX vehicle. The wide design may cause your tyres to sit further outward, which can improve the visual stance and performance of your setup.
• Are these suitable for competitive RC racing? — While these hubs are quality components suitable for regular driving and trail use, competitive racers often opt for premium alternatives. That said, these FTX hubs are reliable for recreational and club-level driving where durability and consistent performance are valued.
• Do I need any additional parts to complete the installation? — These hubs are replacement components, so your existing hex drive axle shafts and wheel retention hardware should work with them. However, if you're upgrading from a completely different system, you may need additional components—consult your vehicle manual or contact FTX support for guidance.

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