Overview
The Associated Factory Team Clamping Wheel Hex 7.0mm Offset (AS91610) represents a precision engineering solution for competitive and serious RC enthusiasts across the UK who demand the highest performance from their Team Associated vehicles. These OEM-quality hexes are manufactured by one of the most respected names in RC racing and are designed to deliver consistent, reliable performance across a comprehensive range of Team Associated models. Whether you're running a competitive RC buggy, short course truck, or truggy setup, these clamping wheel hexes play a critical role in your vehicle's handling characteristics and overall performance on the track or off-road course.
Supplied as a pair, these Factory Team hexes feature a 7.0mm offset specification, which directly influences your vehicle's track width and handling behaviour. For UK RC car enthusiasts, purchasing genuine Team Associated parts ensures compatibility, reliability and the confidence that you're installing components that have been tested and proven in competitive racing environments. These hexes are engineered to work seamlessly with Team Associated's extensive range of vehicles, making them an essential upgrade or replacement for anyone serious about their RC hobby.
The clamping wheel hex design offers superior holding power and precision compared to standard hexes, ensuring your wheels remain secure during aggressive driving, high-speed cornering, and demanding off-road terrain. This is particularly important for competitive racers who need absolute confidence in their vehicle's mechanical integrity throughout a long race or practice session.
Key Features
- Factory Team Engineering — These hexes are manufactured by Team Associated's Factory Team division, meaning they represent the highest quality standard available for this component and have been proven in professional racing applications.
- 7.0mm Offset Specification — The 7.0mm offset is a critical performance parameter that affects your vehicle's track width, stability and cornering characteristics, making this the correct specification for the models listed in the compatibility guide.
- Clamping Wheel Design — The clamping wheel hex design provides superior grip and holding power compared to standard hexes, preventing wheel slip and ensuring your wheels remain perfectly positioned throughout your driving session.
- Supplied as a Pair — You receive two hexes in this package, which is the typical configuration required for most Team Associated vehicles where both front wheels need updating.
- Broad Vehicle Compatibility — These hexes are compatible with an extensive range of Team Associated models including B5M, B6, B6.1, B6.2, B6.3, B6.4, B74 and B74 variants, as well as T-series, SC-series and many other platform variants.
- Precision Manufacturing Tolerances — Factory Team parts are manufactured to tight tolerances, ensuring perfect fitment and consistent performance across your entire fleet of RC vehicles.
Technical Performance
The Associated Factory Team Clamping Wheel Hex 7.0mm Offset represents precision engineering at its finest. These components are manufactured using high-quality materials and precision machining processes to deliver the tight tolerances required in competitive RC racing. The 7.0mm offset specification is a critical performance parameter that directly influences your vehicle's track width, which in turn affects stability, cornering response and overall handling characteristics. The clamping wheel design ensures superior holding power, preventing wheel slip and maintaining precise wheel positioning under acceleration, braking and cornering forces. Whether you're upgrading from standard hexes or replacing worn components, these Factory Team parts deliver the reliability and performance you need to remain competitive on the track or to enjoy consistent, confidence-inspiring performance during recreational driving sessions. The precision construction ensures consistent performance across multiple vehicles and remains stable even under the demanding conditions of competitive racing or extreme off-road driving.
What's in the Box
- Associated Factory Team Clamping Wheel Hex 7.0mm Offset pair (2 pieces)
Compatibility and Important Installation Notes
These clamping wheel hexes are compatible with an extensive range of Team Associated vehicles. The comprehensive compatibility list includes: RC10B5M, RC10T5M, RC10SC5M, RC10B6, RC10B6D, RC10B6 Club Racer, Reflex DB10, Trophy Rat, ProSC10, RC10B6.1, RC10B6.1D, RC10T6.1, RC10SC6.1, RC10B74, RC10B6.1DL, RC10B6.2, RC10B6.2D, DR10, RC10B74.1, RC10B74.1D, RC10T6.2, RC10SC6.2, SR10, RC10B6.3, RC10B6.3D, RB10, Pro2 SC10, DR10M, RC10B6.4, RC10B6.4D, RC10B74.2, RC10B74.2D, RC10T6.4, RC10SC6.4, Pro2 LT10SW, Pro2 DK10SW, Pro2 RT10SW, RC10B7, RC10B7D, SR10M Dirt Oval and many additional variants.
Important Note for RC10B5M Users: If you operate an RC10B5M vehicle, you will need to change to #71019 axles in order to use these clamping wheel hexes. However, if you own the RC10B5M Factory Lite model, it already comes equipped with these axles from the factory, so no additional modifications are required. This is a straightforward upgrade path that opens up access to Factory Team components like these hexes.
Frequently Asked Questions
- What does the 7.0mm offset specification mean and why does it matter? — The offset specification refers to the distance between the mounting surface and the wheel mounting face on the hex. This 7.0mm offset directly affects your vehicle's overall track width, which is a critical parameter for handling, stability and cornering response. Using the correct offset specification for your vehicle ensures optimal weight distribution, suspension geometry and on-track performance.
- Are these Factory Team hexes worth the investment compared to standard OEM hexes? — Yes, absolutely. Factory Team components are manufactured to tighter tolerances and from higher-grade materials than standard parts. They deliver superior durability, more consistent performance and are the choice of competitive racers across the UK and globally. If you're serious about your RC hobby, upgrading to Factory Team components like these hexes is a worthwhile investment in reliability and performance.
- Will these clamping wheel hexes work with my RC10B5M? — These hexes will work with the RC10B5M, but you must first upgrade to #71019 axles. The RC10B5M Factory Lite already comes with these axles, so if you own that specific variant, no additional parts are needed. The upgrade is straightforward and opens up access to many Factory Team components.
- What vehicles benefit most from upgrading to these Factory Team hexes? — Any Team Associated vehicle on the compatibility list will benefit from upgrading to Factory Team components. However, competitive racers, track enthusiasts and owners of multiple vehicles will notice the most significant performance improvements, particularly in terms of consistency, durability and long-term reliability.
- Are these genuine Team Associated parts? — Yes, these are genuine Factory Team components manufactured by Team Associated. Purchasing from an authorised retailer ensures you receive authentic products backed by Team Associated's quality guarantee.
- How many hexes do I need to purchase? — Each package contains a pair (2) of hexes, which is typically the correct quantity for most vehicles. Check your vehicle's specific requirements, as some models may require additional hexes or may use a different configuration.
Why Buy from RC Model Shop?
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