{"id":5130,"date":"2023-12-28T10:23:56","date_gmt":"2023-12-28T10:23:56","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/rcpress.com\/wp\/?p=5130"},"modified":"2026-05-16T15:33:27","modified_gmt":"2026-05-16T15:33:27","slug":"wheel-extender","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/rcpress.com\/wp\/?p=5130","title":{"rendered":"Wheel extender"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>A wider wheelbase provides a larger footprint for the RC car, which enhances its stability. A stable car is less prone to tipping over, especially during high-speed turns or maneuvers. This is particularly important for RC cars used in racing or off-road environments.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Wider wheels create a larger contact patch with the ground, allowing for better traction during turns. This can result in improved cornering performance and better control while navigating tight corners on the track.<\/li>\n<li>A wider wheelbase can help reduce the likelihood of the RC car rolling over. When the weight distribution is spread over a larger area, it becomes more challenging for the car to tip sideways, providing a safer and more controlled driving experience.<\/li>\n<li>In off-road RC applications, a wider wheelbase can contribute to better stability on uneven terrain, which is crucial for maintaining control and preventing the vehicle from getting stuck or flipping over in challenging off-road conditions.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>TT01 with wheel extenders (10mm on each side):<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/rcpress.com\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/WhatsApp-Image-2026-05-16-at-07.38.51.jpeg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-8413\" src=\"http:\/\/rcpress.com\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/WhatsApp-Image-2026-05-16-at-07.38.51.jpeg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1125\" height=\"2000\" srcset=\"https:\/\/rcpress.com\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/WhatsApp-Image-2026-05-16-at-07.38.51.jpeg 1125w, https:\/\/rcpress.com\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/WhatsApp-Image-2026-05-16-at-07.38.51-169x300.jpeg 169w, https:\/\/rcpress.com\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/WhatsApp-Image-2026-05-16-at-07.38.51-576x1024.jpeg 576w, https:\/\/rcpress.com\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/WhatsApp-Image-2026-05-16-at-07.38.51-768x1365.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/rcpress.com\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/WhatsApp-Image-2026-05-16-at-07.38.51-864x1536.jpeg 864w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1125px) 100vw, 1125px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/rcpress.com\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/WhatsApp-Image-2026-05-16-at-07.38.45.jpeg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-8414\" src=\"http:\/\/rcpress.com\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/WhatsApp-Image-2026-05-16-at-07.38.45.jpeg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1125\" height=\"2000\" srcset=\"https:\/\/rcpress.com\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/WhatsApp-Image-2026-05-16-at-07.38.45.jpeg 1125w, https:\/\/rcpress.com\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/WhatsApp-Image-2026-05-16-at-07.38.45-169x300.jpeg 169w, https:\/\/rcpress.com\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/WhatsApp-Image-2026-05-16-at-07.38.45-576x1024.jpeg 576w, https:\/\/rcpress.com\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/WhatsApp-Image-2026-05-16-at-07.38.45-768x1365.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/rcpress.com\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/WhatsApp-Image-2026-05-16-at-07.38.45-864x1536.jpeg 864w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1125px) 100vw, 1125px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/rcpress.com\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/WhatsApp-Image-2026-05-16-at-07.38.38.jpeg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-8415\" src=\"http:\/\/rcpress.com\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/WhatsApp-Image-2026-05-16-at-07.38.38.jpeg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1125\" height=\"2000\" srcset=\"https:\/\/rcpress.com\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/WhatsApp-Image-2026-05-16-at-07.38.38.jpeg 1125w, https:\/\/rcpress.com\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/WhatsApp-Image-2026-05-16-at-07.38.38-169x300.jpeg 169w, https:\/\/rcpress.com\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/WhatsApp-Image-2026-05-16-at-07.38.38-576x1024.jpeg 576w, https:\/\/rcpress.com\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/WhatsApp-Image-2026-05-16-at-07.38.38-768x1365.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/rcpress.com\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/WhatsApp-Image-2026-05-16-at-07.38.38-864x1536.jpeg 864w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1125px) 100vw, 1125px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"RCPRESS vid Tamiya TT01 with extended wheelbase\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/WECLXcQJoIA?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"RCPRESS vid wheel extenders on a Tamiya DF01 Manta Ray\" width=\"500\" height=\"375\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/7EtQbWFvvsg?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>A wider wheelbase provides a larger footprint for the RC car, which enhances its stability. A stable car is less prone to tipping over, especially during high-speed turns or maneuvers. This is particularly important for RC cars used in racing or off-road environments. 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