Fastrax 1/8 Arrow Tread Pre-Mounted Wheels 12-Spoke Black FAST1016B

Overview

The Fastrax 1/8 Arrow Tread Mounted On 12-Spoke Black wheel and tyre set is an essential upgrade for RC buggy enthusiasts looking to enhance their vehicle's performance and appearance. These premium pre-mounted wheels combine the trusted Arrow tread pattern with a striking 12-spoke black design, offering both aesthetic appeal and genuine functional benefits for your RC car. Whether you're a dedicated basher enjoying weekend runs at your local RC track in the UK, or a serious competitor preparing for the next race meeting, this wheel and tyre combination delivers the grip and reliability you need.

Pre-mounted wheel and tyre sets like this one save you valuable time and frustration by eliminating the need to glue tyres to rims yourself—a notoriously tricky task that requires skill and patience. Instead, you receive ready-to-fit wheels that come perfectly balanced and aligned, allowing you to get your buggy on the track immediately. The Fastrax brand is recognised throughout the RC community for delivering quality components that perform consistently across a wide range of conditions, from smooth tarmac to rough off-road terrain.

This particular set is designed specifically for 1/8 scale buggies and serves as a perfect replacement upgrade when your original tyres wear out, or as a way to completely refresh the look of your RC machine. With the universal 17mm hex fitting, these wheels are compatible with a wide variety of popular basher buggies and racing platforms, making them a versatile choice for RC enthusiasts across the United Kingdom.

Key Features

• 12-Spoke Black Wheel Design — The distinctive 12-spoke pattern not only delivers an aggressive, professional appearance that enhances any buggy's visual impact, but also provides structural strength and rigidity where it matters most, ensuring the wheels maintain their integrity through demanding driving conditions and hard impacts.
• Arrow Tread Tyre Pattern — The Arrow tread design offers excellent grip and traction across multiple surface types, from loose dirt and gravel to harder packed surfaces, ensuring consistent handling and predictable performance whether you're racing competitively or enjoying casual bashing sessions throughout the UK.
• Pre-Mounted Ready-to-Fit — Unlike bare rims and separate tyres that require careful gluing and curing time, these wheels arrive fully mounted and balanced, meaning you can install them on your buggy within minutes and start driving immediately without waiting for adhesive to set.
• Universal 17mm Hex Fitting — The industry-standard 17mm hex connection fits a vast range of 1/8 scale buggies, providing excellent compatibility with models from multiple manufacturers, whether you're running a Corally Syncro-4 or exploring other popular buggy platforms.
• Pair Pack Configuration — Each purchase includes two complete wheels, providing front and rear fitment options with Position Front & Rear designation, giving you full coverage for all four corners of your vehicle or allowing you to replace worn wheels as needed.
• 1/8 Scale Specification — Engineered specifically for 1/8 scale RC buggies, these wheels are correctly proportioned to match the geometry and weight distribution of vehicles in this category, ensuring optimal handling characteristics and suspension performance.

Technical Performance

The Fastrax 1/8 Arrow Tread mounted wheel set represents a premium entry-point for upgrading your RC buggy's drivetrain contact patch. The 12-spoke wheel design provides both aesthetic refinement and genuine structural benefits—the spoke configuration distributes impact loads more effectively than simpler designs, resulting in wheels that maintain their trueness and roundness through repeated hard landings and aggressive cornering. The black powder-coated finish resists fading and chipping, maintaining its appearance even after extended use in challenging outdoor conditions. The Arrow tread pattern has been proven across countless RC buggies to deliver exceptional grip on both tight racing circuits and loose outdoor bashing tracks. The pre-mounting eliminates variables introduced by home gluing processes, where inconsistent application of adhesive can result in uneven tyre seating, runout issues, and potential tyre separation during operation. Fastrax's manufacturing quality control ensures that each wheel arrives perfectly balanced and the tyre bead is seated correctly on the rim bead, delivering the performance consistency that competitive RC drivers demand. The 17mm hex fitting is the universal standard for 1/8 scale buggy platforms, ensuring straightforward installation on any compatible vehicle without adaptation or modifications.

What's in the Box

• 2x Pre-mounted Fastrax Arrow Tread Wheels with 12-spoke Black rims
• Wheels positioned for front and rear fitment

Frequently Asked Questions

• Will these wheels fit my 1/8 scale buggy? — Yes, these wheels feature the universal 17mm hex fitting that is standard across nearly all 1/8 scale RC buggies. They are specifically compatible with the Corally Syncro-4 1/8 brushless 4S basher buggy in all colour variants, including red, orange, blue and green models, though they will also fit many other popular 1/8 buggy platforms available in the UK RC market.
• Are these wheels suitable for beginners? — Absolutely. Pre-mounted wheel and tyre sets are ideal for beginners because they eliminate the technical challenge of gluing tyres to rims, which is a skill that takes practice to master. You simply unbox the wheels and install them on your buggy using the hex fitting—no special equipment, adhesives or waiting time required. This makes them perfect for newcomers to the RC hobby in the UK who want to focus on driving rather than maintenance.
• What is the Arrow tread pattern best suited for? — The Arrow tread design is a versatile, all-purpose pattern that performs well across multiple terrain types. It delivers strong grip on loose dirt and gravel surfaces typical of outdoor RC tracks, whilst also providing adequate traction on harder packed ground and even smoother surfaces. This makes Arrow tread an excellent choice for bashers who drive in varied conditions, or for track day competitors who encounter different surface conditions throughout their local UK venues.
• How does pre-mounting benefit my RC experience? — Pre-mounted wheels save you hours of preparation time and eliminate the risk of poor tyre gluing, which is one of the most common causes of mid-race failures in RC buggies. When you use professionally mounted wheels, you avoid consistency issues where home-glued tyres may separate or wear unevenly. The factory mounting ensures perfectly centred and balanced wheels that improve handling precision and reduce vibration at speed.
• What makes the 12-spoke design better than other wheel patterns? — The 12-spoke configuration offers superior structural rigidity compared to simpler designs with fewer spokes, whilst still maintaining excellent brake cooling properties. The additional spokes distribute impact forces more effectively, meaning the wheel maintains its shape and roundness through repeated impacts, jumps and aggressive driving. The design also looks considerably more professional and aggressive than basic designs, instantly upgrading your buggy's visual appeal.
• Can I use these for racing and bashing equally? — Yes, the Arrow tread pattern and robust 12-spoke construction make these wheels equally suitable for competitive racing and casual bashing. Whether you're attempting to set the fastest lap at your local UK RC track or enjoying weekend hill-climbing and jumps in the park, these wheels perform reliably. The pre-mounted design means you can confidently push them hard without worrying about whether the glue joint will hold.

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 Fastrax 1/8 Arrow Tread Mounted On 12-Spoke Black wheel and tyre set 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.