Boom Racing ProBuild Wheels: Modular Design for Scale Realism and Performance

Scale Realism and Functional Design

Just as body shells contribute to the authenticity of a build, the realism and scale accuracy of wheels are essential for completing the look of any rig. Many of Boom Racing's ProBuild Wheels feature a centre cap design that conceals the Nyloc nuts, a common sight on many RC models, thereby enhancing the scale appearance. The centre hub area has been kept more realistic. Unlike many RC wheels that have an exaggerated opening to accommodate the head of a traditional wheel wrench, the ProBuilds are supplied with a more streamlined type of wrench in the box to allow their easy fitment to your chosen axles.

Additional touches, such as hidden hardware for bead lock tightening, further distinguish these wheels, transforming them from mere functional components into genuine scale performance items.

Just like a real automotive wheel stockist, you can buy off-the-shelf pre-configured ready sets in a variety of sizes and designs or customize your own order using the ProBuild wheel builder page. Think of this as your personal portal to create the ultimate set of wheels, completely bespoke and to your specific needs. Easy-to-navigate drop-down menus let you tailor the whole design to your own specifications

Why Choose ProBuild?

The ProBuild range from Boom Racing provides an extensive selection of options, including size, width, offset, faceplate designs, and locking rings. This flexibility allows users to tailor their wheels to achieve the desired look for their specific build. Selecting the right wheel is only the first step; ensuring the correct size and width to match chosen tyres is equally important for both performance and appearance.

In the scale RC community, the 1.9” wheel has become the most popular option, serving as a middle ground between the smaller 1.55” wheel—favoured for scale realism and vintage style—and the larger 2.2” wheel, which is typically used for competition rock crawling and other non-scale platforms like Ultra4.

The 1.9” wheel offers realistic proportions and the versatility to accommodate a wide range of tyres, from scale all-terrain replicas to competition-ready options featuring aggressive tread patterns and sticky compounds.

Key Considerations for Selecting ProBuild Wheels

When selecting ProBuild wheels, carefully consider your build's requirements and goals. Determine whether you wish to replicate the appearance of a real vehicle or seek a specific stance. Take into account the overall ride height in conjunction with your tire choice, ensuring an optimal balance between ground clearance—for components like axles and differential casings—and the centre of gravity. Excessive ride height can negatively affect crawling capability, making the rig less stable, prone to rolling over, and reducing overall performance.

Width and offset are critical factors, dictating how the wheels and tires fit relative to the vehicle’s body. These aspects determine whether the wheels are tucked under or stick out from the wheel arches, directly affecting the final look. Standard width offers maximum versatility and a classic appearance, while Boom Racing also offers extra-wide and narrow options for those seeking a more aggressive stance or a retro, narrow look reminiscent of earlier eras.

Customization: Colour, Faceplate, Wheel Barrel and Hardware

After selecting the fundamental design, width, offset, and hub type, further personalization is possible. Some models allow you to specify the material and colour of the faceplate, choose different wheel barrel materials, and select the type and colour of the hardware used in assembly. Options in black, silver, and gold can dramatically alter the wheel’s character. Although the number of available customizations may appear overwhelming at first, Boom Racing’s online wheel builder menu simplifies the process. By considering each aspect step by step via the drop-down menus, you can easily navigate the options and create a wheel set that perfectly suits your build.

Additional Performance Enhancements

For competitive crawling and performance builds, there are also optional parts like brass centre rings and lead weights that allow for weight bias tuning and building wheels that help lower a rig’s centre of gravity. Alternatively, you can opt for performance cut extra light delrin centre rings and pair them with carbon fibre faceplates for the ultimate in lightweight belly dragger builds. The true joy of the ProBuild system is that the possibilities are endless. No more trawling through multiple websites to find the wheels for you. Simply head over to the following pages and create your own masterpieces.