Install Battle Born Wheels 2.2 Delta on Your RC Crawler

Quick answer

Mounting the Battle Born Wheels 2.2 Delta requires a specific order of beadlock ring assembly and even screw torque to avoid tire slip or wheel damage.

Installation steps

1. 1. Disassemble the wheel: Remove the six beadlock screws from the slotted ring. Separate the front face, rear ring, and the two clamp rings. Keep the screws in a cup to avoid losing them. Common mistake: mixing up the front and rear rings. The rear ring is flat; the front face has the Delta machined pattern.
2. 2. Place the tire on the rear ring: Set the rear ring on a flat surface. Insert your 2.2 tire so the bead sits inside the ring's inner lip. Press the tire down evenly around the circumference. Checkpoint: make sure the tire bead is fully seated inside the ring groove before adding the front face.
3. 3. Install the front face and clamp rings: Place the front face over the tire, aligning the six screw holes. Insert one 0.8" clamp ring between the tire bead and the front face, then the other clamp ring between the tire bead and the rear ring. The clamp rings should sit flush against the bead. Common mistake: forgetting one clamp ring. Both are needed for even clamping force.
4. 4. Add the slotted beadlock ring: Position the slotted ring over the front face. Start all six screws by hand to avoid cross-threading. Tighten them in a star pattern (1, 4, 2, 5, 3, 6) to 0.4 N·m (about finger-tight plus a quarter turn). Checkpoint: if the tire bead bulges between the slots, back off the screws and reseat the tire.
5. 5. Mount the wheel to the axle: Slide the wheel onto the hex hub. Use the 2.0 mm hex driver to tighten the axle nut to the manufacturer's spec (typically 1.5-2.0 N·m). Do not over-tighten; it can warp the wheel face. Final check: spin the wheel by hand. If it wobbles, the tire bead is not seated—repeat step 2.

Product facts

• Battle Born Wheels 2.2 Delta: These wheels include Battle Born Wheels Slotted beadlock ring design and use 0.8" wide clamp rings. The slotted ring gives a scale look, but the clamp rings are essential for gripping the tire bead evenly without pinching.