We often get asked “How do I align/arrange my wheel lights?” and that might encompass a few things.
For starters, sometimes the question is asked in reference to how to align the small clamps that attach to the LED wheel light rings. Supplied in each of our exclusive 11″ or smaller golf cart and ATV sets are 3 clamps for each wheel ring. Our larger LED wheel light sets for cars, trucks and monster golf carts are supplied with 5 clamps for each ring. Each clamp slips over the wheel light ring and attached light strip at the squared off end and fastens with one of the supplied hex screws. Once tight the other end extends inward to attach to a fixed point for mounting. Our mounting kits come with brackets that extend the clamps further inward to attach to an axle post or inward and back to attach to the axle or other surfaces further in.
We suggest arranging the three clamps roughly equidistant around the perimeter of the wheel hoop in a shape similar to a “peace” sign as shown in the image to the right. The clamps do not have to be perfectly spaced and can be slid in either direction to avoid obstacles. The goal is just three reasonably spaced attachment points once installed.
Another orientation need to keep in mind if you plan to wire up the turn signal functionality, make sure the two wheel hoops marked as “left” are installed on side of the cart that is on your left when seated facing forward and that the hoops marked “right” are installed on the other side.
And yet another consideration is the placement of the wires leading to each wheel hoop. Most times it makes sense to mount the hoops so the wires in the same relative position for each wheel. We suggest at “12 o’clock” to help keep the wires as high and out of the way at possible. Regardless of where you choose to locate the wires, you will probably want to do it consistently for all wheels assuming you want the dynamic patters to all start in the same place and mirror each other across all the wheels.
And finally, thought should be given to the “flow” capability of the lights. Our signature wheel lights have patterns that “move” directionally. The strips on each wheel hoop are marked with small arrows that show the direction of normal “forward” movement of light patterns. “Reverse” patterns with flow in the opposite direction. It isn’t imperative that the arrows face the front or rear of the cart. You can decide whether forward patterns chase clockwise or counterclockwise for each wheel. Most of our customers orient all four wheels to spin in the same direction (clockwise or counterclockwise). However, we have seen installations where the front wheels spin toward or away from each other for a cool effect too. Just note the arrows so you don’t end up with an unintended mix of chase directions.
