{"product_id":"ckd0205-kaos-cnc-aluminum-wheel-hex-6mm-2pcs-dl-series","title":"CKD0205 KAOS CNC Aluminum Wheel Hex (6mm) 2pcs DL-Series","description":"\u003ch2\u003eCEN KAOS CNC ALUMINUM WHEEL HEX – 6MM – 2PCS – CKD0205\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eCEN Racing CKD0205 KAOS CNC Aluminum Wheel Hex Set\u003c\/strong\u003e is a precision-machined wheel-interface upgrade for compatible \u003cstrong\u003eCEN DL-Series\u003c\/strong\u003e vehicles. CEN identifies this set as a \u003cstrong\u003e6mm CNC aluminum wheel hex\u003c\/strong\u003e package supplied in a quantity of \u003cstrong\u003e2 pieces\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eVERIFIED CEN PRODUCT DATA\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eManufacturer:\u003c\/strong\u003e CEN Racing\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePart Number:\u003c\/strong\u003e CKD0205\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSeries:\u003c\/strong\u003e KAOS\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eComponent Type:\u003c\/strong\u003e CNC Aluminum Wheel Hex\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublished Size:\u003c\/strong\u003e 6mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMaterial:\u003c\/strong\u003e Aluminum\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eQuantity:\u003c\/strong\u003e 2 pieces\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePlatform:\u003c\/strong\u003e DL-Series\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWHAT THE WHEEL HEX DOES\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe wheel hex is the mechanical interface between the axle\/hub assembly and the wheel. Its job is to transmit drive torque into the wheel while locating the wheel concentrically on the axle system. A properly fitted hex should sit squarely against the mating surface with no rocking, burrs or trapped debris.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003e6MM FITMENT CONTEXT\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eCEN publishes CKD0205 as the \u003cstrong\u003e6mm\u003c\/strong\u003e version. That dimension should be treated exactly as the manufacturer specifies for this SKU; GASHEAD RC does not reinterpret it as hex across-flats, axle diameter or any other unpublished geometry. Because wheel-position changes affect track width and clearance, CKD0205 should be matched by exact part number and intended DL-Series application rather than selected by appearance alone.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWHY CNC ALUMINUM MATTERS\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eA machined aluminum wheel hex provides a rigid torque-transfer interface with controlled geometry. In service, the key benefits are consistent seating, reduced deformation compared with softer interfaces and predictable wheel location when the rest of the axle\/hub system is in good condition.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eINSTALLATION CHECKLIST\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eConfirm the vehicle parts list calls for CKD0205 or an explicitly compatible 6mm DL-Series wheel hex.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eInspect the axle pin, axle shaft and mating hub surfaces for wear or damage.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRemove grit, burrs and debris before installing the hex.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSeat the hex fully and squarely against the intended shoulder\/interface.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eConfirm any drive pin engages the hex correctly and is not pinched or partially displaced.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eInstall the wheel and verify it seats flat against the hex face.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRotate the wheel by hand and check for lateral wobble or eccentric seating.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eVerify steering and suspension clearance through full travel.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRecheck wheel-retaining hardware after the first driving session.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eDRIVE-PIN \u0026amp; AXLE INTERFACE\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eMany RC wheel-hex systems rely on a transverse axle pin to transfer torque into the hex. If the pin is worn, bent or not fully seated, a new aluminum hex cannot correct the underlying problem. Inspect the pin and axle slot together whenever there is rotational play at the wheel.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eCOMMON FAILURE SYMPTOMS\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWheel rocks on the axle:\u003c\/strong\u003e inspect hex seating, wheel interface, axle pin and bearing play.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eVisible wobble:\u003c\/strong\u003e may come from debris, incomplete seating, a bent axle or a damaged wheel rather than the hex itself.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRepeated loosening:\u003c\/strong\u003e inspect wheel nut retention, wheel-face seating and axle threads.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRounded or damaged interface:\u003c\/strong\u003e indicates poor seating, incompatible wheel geometry or continued use with loose hardware.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eUnequal left\/right track width:\u003c\/strong\u003e verify matching hexes and complete seating on both sides.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWHEEL OFFSET \u0026amp; CLEARANCE\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe wheel hex forms part of the vehicle’s effective wheel-position stack-up. Changing hex geometry can influence track width, steering scrub, body clearance and tire-to-suspension clearance. For that reason, do not substitute a visually similar hex of a different thickness unless the entire fitment has been checked.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eSERVICE \u0026amp; MAINTENANCE\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eKeep the hex and wheel mating faces clean. Fine grit trapped between the two surfaces can prevent full seating and create apparent wheel runout. During regular service, inspect the axle pin, hex slot and wheel interface for peening or elongation caused by running with loose hardware.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWHAT CEN DOES NOT PUBLISH\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eCEN confirms the \u003cstrong\u003eCNC aluminum construction, 6mm published size, two-piece quantity and DL-Series application\u003c\/strong\u003e, but does not publish a complete current specification set for across-flats dimension, bore diameter, effective offset, individual part weight, exact aluminum alloy or anodizing specification. GASHEAD RC does not invent those values.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eGASHEAD RC NOTE\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eCKD0205 is a small part with a major job: it is directly in the driveline load path. Correct seating, a healthy axle pin and a flat wheel interface matter more than simply tightening the wheel nut harder. 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