Quick answer
Choose Incision wheel hubs if you want precise track-width tuning with incremental offset changes. Choose beadlock wheels like the 1.9 IFR Skarn if you prioritize visual customization and a cleaner wheel face without hub hardware.
Offset tuning vs visual customization
Incision wheel hubs let you adjust track width in 0.100-inch increments by swapping hub offsets, giving you fine control over stance and clearance. The trade-off is that the hub bolts are visible on the wheel face, which some builders find less clean.
Beadlock wheels like the 1.9 IFR Skarn use a separate ring system to clamp the tire, so the wheel face remains uncluttered by hub screws. The IFR system also allows color accents between the beadlock rings, but you cannot change offset without buying different wheels or spacers.
Installation effort and hardware
Incision hubs attach with six 2-56 screws per hub (hardware not included), so you need to supply your own fasteners and a small hex driver. Changing offset means removing and reinstalling those screws, which is straightforward but takes a few minutes per wheel.
The 1.9 IFR Skarn beadlock uses 24 screws per wheel to clamp the tire and IFR ring. That is more fasteners overall, and the IFR ring must be installed under the main beadlock ring before tightening. Plan ahead if you want to swap color rings later.
Trade-offs at a glance
- Track width tuning: Incision hubs offer 0.100-inch offset increments for precise adjustment. Beadlock wheels do not allow offset changes without separate spacers.
- Visual appearance: Beadlock wheels hide mounting hardware behind the ring, giving a cleaner face. Incision hubs leave the six mounting screws visible.
- Customization options: Beadlock wheels accept IFR color rings for easy style changes. Incision hubs offer no color customization beyond the hub itself.
- Installation complexity: Incision hubs require six screws per hub (hardware not included). Beadlock wheels require 24 screws per wheel and the IFR ring must be installed first. If you change offsets or rings often, the hub system is faster to modify.
Product facts at a glance
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Incision Wheel Hubs: Incision Aluminum Wheel Hubs are sold in pairs and available in eight offset options from -10.2 mm to +20.3 mm track width change. You can fine-tune your crawler's stance and clearance without buying new wheels.
Incision Wheel Hubs
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1.9 IFR Skarn Beadlock: The 1.9 IFR Ready Skarn Beadlock Ring uses a unique locking mechanism for the IFR color ring and requires 24 screws per wheel. You get a customizable look with interchangeable color rings, but installation takes more time and planning.
1.9 IFR Skarn Beadlock
Which should you choose?
Best for
- Builders who need fine track-width adjustment for competition or clearance tuning
- Crawlers running Incision-compatible wheels who want a bolt-on offset solution
Not ideal for
- Scale looks purists who want a clean wheel face without visible hub screws
- Frequent color-swappers who prefer quick ring changes over offset flexibility
