Gator RC Aluminum Hub Aircraft Wheels – Pair
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Gator RC Modern Aluminum Hub Aircraft Wheels (Pair)
These Gator RC Modern Aluminum Hub Aircraft Wheels provide a clean, contemporary appearance for RC sport planes, jets, and other compatible model aircraft. They are engineered to offer a strong structural center combined with a durable tire surface, and are sold as a pair.
A set of 5 mm brass axle inserts is included with the package to simplify your installation tracks. Before ordering, verify the required wheel diameter, overall width, axle size, and available landing gear or wheel-pant clearances against your specific aircraft parameters.
Available Size Configurations:
Select your preferred wheel diameter from the dropdown options above based on your workbench requirements:
- 2.25 in. (57 mm) Profile — Sized for standard sport electrics, intermediate models, and pattern planes.
- 2.5 in. (63 mm) Profile — Optimized for larger sport airframes, multi-engine scale aircraft, and lightweight jets.
Performance metrics and axle bore sizing remain uniform; only core dimensional envelopes differ.
🚀 Target Applications:
- RC sport airplanes, high-velocity EDF or turbine jet models, and scale platforms
- Replacing fragile plastic hubs with rigid aluminum center elements
- Concealed landing gear assemblies demanding low-friction tracking and precise axle spacing
Key Features
- CNC Machined Aluminum Hubs: Clean metallic center construction provides exceptional structural rigidity to resist twisting loads during off-center hard landings.
- Durable Protective Tires: Outfitted with high-durability tires designed to resist flat-spotting and crumbling on hard asphalt runways or rough field grass fields.
- Removable Brass Sleeve Inserts: Included 5 mm brass axle inserts drop cleanly inside the hub bore to create a smooth, low-wear tracking path over your landing struts.
- Lightweight Rotational Mass: Keeps rolling resistance and weight penalties low, maximizing acceleration properties on grass or paved runway strips.
- Complete Assembly Pair: Ships fully bundled with two matching aluminum hub wheels per package, supplying an entire main landing gear overhaul from one card.
View Technical Specifications
| Wheel Diameter | Wheel Width | Axle Size (with insert) | Weight (Per Wheel) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2.25 in. (57 mm) | 0.70 in. (18 mm) | 5 mm (0.197 in.) | 2.36 oz. (67 g) |
| 2.5 in. (63 mm) | 0.78 in. (20 mm) | 5 mm (0.197 in.) | 2.93 oz. (83 g) |
*Combined pack weight is 4.73 oz. (134 g) per pair for the 2.25" version, and 5.86 oz. (166 g) per pair for the 2.5" version.
📦 Package Includes:
- 2 × Gator RC Modern Aluminum Hub Aircraft Wheels
- 1 × Complete Set of 5 mm Brass Axle Inserts
💡 Installation Guide
- Slide the matching 5 mm brass sleeve insert into the central hub tracking channel before sliding the wheel over your landing gear axle.
- Verify the wheel rotates smoothly on the strut without rubbing against your fiberglass wheel pants or the inner walls of retract Wells.
- Leave a hair-thin mechanical clearance gap between your wheel collars and the hub face to prevent friction locks or binding.
- Place a small drop of light machine oil inside the brass sleeve during seasonal maintenance to maintain a fluid, low-resistance rotation track.
The Gator RC Advantage: We stock genuine Gator RC products along with compatible wheels, high-strength aluminum axles, custom landing gear tracks, and installation accessories to help complete your project. Orders ship quickly from our Illinois warehouse.