Overview
The ARRMA 12mm Metal Wheel Hex Set (Purple) is an essential spare part and upgrade component for RC enthusiasts running compatible ARRMA vehicles. These premium metal wheel hexes represent a significant upgrade from standard plastic alternatives, offering superior durability and performance consistency that serious RC car UK hobbyists demand. Whether you're a weekend basher looking to improve your ready to run RC setup or an experienced competitor seeking reliable replacement parts, this four-piece hex set delivers the precision engineering and build quality ARRMA is recognised for throughout the RC community.
Manufactured from durable metal construction, these 12mm wheel hexes are engineered to withstand the rigours of off-road RC driving, from casual garden bashing to more demanding track sessions. The attractive purple colour finish not only looks stunning on your RC car but also provides excellent visibility for tracking your vehicle during high-speed runs. This is a genuine ARRMA part, ensuring perfect fitment and compatibility with specified models, giving you confidence that you're installing authentic components that meet manufacturer specifications.
These hexes are particularly valuable as spare parts for RC car enthusiasts in the UK who run ARRMA 1/16 Mini Kraton 3S models, as the demanding nature of RC driving means wheel hexes can suffer wear or damage over time. Having quality replacement hexes on hand ensures your RC vehicle stays in peak condition and minimises downtime between sessions.
Key Features
- Metal Construction — Unlike plastic alternatives, these hexes are manufactured from metal, providing superior strength and durability that withstands repeated impacts and stress from aggressive driving, particularly important for RC car UK users who push their vehicles to the limit.
- 12mm Hex Size — The 12mm fitting is specifically engineered for compatible ARRMA models, ensuring precise fitment that maintains your vehicle's handling characteristics and wheel alignment with zero tolerance for movement or play.
- Set of Four — This pack contains four hexes, providing complete coverage for all four wheels of your RC vehicle, meaning you can replace all hexes at once for consistent performance across the entire RC car.
- Premium Purple Finish — The eye-catching purple colour not only enhances the visual appeal of your ready to run RC setup but also improves visibility during outdoor driving sessions, making it easier to track your vehicle's position and orientation.
- Genuine ARRMA Component — As an official ARRMA part, this hex set meets all manufacturer specifications and quality standards, ensuring reliable performance and perfect compatibility with your RC vehicle without any fitment issues.
- Direct Replacement — These hexes are engineered as direct replacements for worn or damaged originals, restoring your vehicle's handling and wheel security to factory specifications.
Technical Performance
The ARRMA 12mm Metal Wheel Hex Set represents the engineering excellence that defines ARRMA's approach to RC car components. Metal construction throughout these hexes ensures they can handle the demanding environments that RC enthusiasts create, from high-speed bashing sessions to technical terrain navigation. The 12mm specification is precisely engineered to integrate seamlessly with ARRMA's drivetrain and suspension geometry, maintaining the exact geometry your RC vehicle was designed with. Unlike plastic hexes that can wear, crack, or develop play over time, these metal components maintain their dimensional integrity through countless drive sessions, preserving your vehicle's handling characteristics and wheel alignment. The superior material strength means these hexes can absorb and distribute impact forces more effectively than plastic alternatives, reducing stress on other drivetrain components and extending the overall service life of your RC car. For UK-based RC car enthusiasts who demand reliability and performance consistency, metal hexes are an essential upgrade that pays dividends in durability and maintained performance. The manufacturing precision ensures each hex in the set is identical, guaranteeing consistent feel and performance across all four wheels of your ready to run RC vehicle.
What's in the Box
- 4x 12mm Metal Wheel Hexes in Purple
Frequently Asked Questions
- Are these metal wheel hexes compatible with my ARRMA RC car? — These 12mm metal hexes are specifically designed for compatible ARRMA models, including the 1/16 Mini Kraton 3S in Blue, Red, and Teal variants. Check your vehicle's manual or contact our team to confirm compatibility with your specific RC car model before ordering.
- Why should I upgrade to metal hexes instead of using the original plastic ones? — Metal hexes offer substantially better durability, wear resistance, and impact tolerance compared to plastic originals. They maintain their dimensional accuracy through extended use, preserve your RC vehicle's handling characteristics, and ultimately save money by reducing the frequency of replacements needed during your RC hobby sessions.
- What is the difference between these metal hexes and plastic alternatives? — Metal construction provides superior strength and longevity, maintains precise tolerances longer, handles impacts better, and resists wear from repeated driving sessions. Plastic hexes can develop play, crack under stress, and require more frequent replacement, making metal hexes a more economical choice for serious RC car UK enthusiasts.
- Will these hexes improve my RC car's performance? — By maintaining precise wheel alignment and eliminating play in the drivetrain, these metal hexes ensure consistent handling and responsiveness. They won't increase speed, but they will preserve your vehicle's intended performance characteristics and improve overall reliability, particularly important for ready to run RC vehicles that see regular use.
- How many hexes do I need? — This set contains four hexes, which is the complete amount needed to replace all wheel hexes on a standard four-wheel RC vehicle. Having complete sets ensures matching components across all wheels for consistent performance.
- Are these genuine ARRMA parts? — Yes, this is an official ARRMA component manufactured to the brand's specifications and quality standards. Purchasing genuine parts ensures perfect compatibility and reliable performance with your RC vehicle.
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 ARRMA 12mm Metal Wheel Hex Set (4), Purple Z-ARA-3117 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.
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