by HomeRacingWorld » Wed Oct 24, 2018 1:30 pm
Resin wheels are never a good idea.
You can cast re-pop them and MAYBE work for a front. I have never bothered. They will still need sanding and truing. Think lathe. You will break the hub every time trying to tighten the screws. Just FYI, many emails I get are how to remove a stripped set screw. Because they overtightened. This is on aluminum (Slot.it, MB, CB Design). You will crack them unless you are VERY, VERY careful.
Press on is no option. Too brittle. Crack again. Even using softer shore 65-55 like I use won't cut it.
And at the end of the day, what cost savings? Silicone isn't being given away. Neither the resin. And then YOUR TIME to even make the mold. I personally see no cost savings.
And not to be disrespectful, I understand the cost per wheel issue. But there is no shortcut for a quality wheel. All the precision axles, bushings/bearings, etc won't amount to hill of uneaten salad if you are running on egg shaped wheels.
Just my $1.25
Wheel inserts? Oh absolutely. Have casted quite a few. Easy to make and look great. Just depends on the design. A 5 bolt/floater? No problem. An intricate wire wheel such as classic F1? Uhhh, not so great results here.
Hope this helps.