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Post by lasthobbypromise on Jul 4, 2021 11:42:57 GMT -7
I have an AW 50's & fins 57 Chevy Bel Air and I would like to get taller tires for the rear (width is ok) How do I go about figuring out what I need? Going to be used on 1/8 mile. Are all axles the same size? Will any rim fit? So many questions and I am not sure what the questions are I need to ask.   |
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Post by crazynski on Jul 4, 2021 12:24:06 GMT -7
Hello LHP, T-jet wheels are a bit small in diameter. Vincent wheels will allow more tire options, and look much better at the same time. It takes a bit of time to figure out the best set of wheels for each car. But that's half the fun. The tires are silicone Super Tires. They come in many sizes.  jaghobbies.com/ho_slot_cars/parts_vincent.htmwww.franktheracer.com/about.htmlKen Attachments:
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Post by ecbill on Jul 4, 2021 14:03:25 GMT -7
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Post by Deleted on Jul 4, 2021 15:49:45 GMT -7
Aurora, Auto World (Johnny Lightning/Polar Lights) and TOMY have .062 diameter axles. most of the other brands have .059 diameter axles. this can make a difference if you try to put wheels with the smaller hole on the "fatter" axles. there are many options for tires available, www.thhop.com/silicone_tires.htmis one of the options, tell them alpink sent you. there are many others as well |
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Post by wbj on Jul 5, 2021 6:37:32 GMT -7
Those rims look great. My question is how true do they run? Are they machined or injected molded?
Thanks
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Post by crazynski on Jul 5, 2021 6:54:44 GMT -7
Plastic wheels for $2 a pair are usually injection molded. How well they are installed on the axle is often deciding factor on if they run true or not.
Pro Track machined aluminum mag wheels are around $15 a pair. Plain aluminum AJ's wheels are about $5 a pair. Machining is expensive.
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Post by ecbill on Jul 5, 2021 9:20:53 GMT -7
Dash wheels are almost certainly injection molded.
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Post by skillet on Jul 5, 2021 15:50:30 GMT -7
Oh Bill that's Hilarious...
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Post by crazynski on Jul 5, 2021 20:22:14 GMT -7
Almost certainly? Is that anything like a definite maybe?   |
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Post by nosubfor3 on Jul 6, 2021 5:06:39 GMT -7
I have an AW 50's & fins 57 Chevy Bel Air and I would like to get taller tires for the rear (width is ok) How do I go about figuring out what I need? Going to be used on 1/8 mile. Are all axles the same size? Will any rim fit? So many questions and I am not sure what the questions are I need to ask. View AttachmentView AttachmentIf you want to go up the middle in expense, Model Motoring has screw on aluminum wheels for $10.00. you can get different colors also. The are the same size as JL,AW and Aurora Tuff ones rims. They run true and smooth. www.modelmho.com/access.html |
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Post by crazynski on Jul 6, 2021 7:06:41 GMT -7
Thank you very kindly for the link. I really like the look of some Model Motoring bodies.
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Post by lasthobbypromise on Jul 6, 2021 9:57:42 GMT -7
Wow! That website is messed up. No way to order from the link you sent, Tried to enter their online store, it crashed and tried to email them and it just crashed again. Very frustrating. |
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Post by crazynski on Jul 6, 2021 10:16:19 GMT -7
Ouch! Try to email the address directly without going through the site?
Please keep us posted? I am seriously looking at the GTX.
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Post by Deleted on Jul 6, 2021 10:36:20 GMT -7
notice the copyright on that page ends 2007.
ratherboring on eBay
Harrison Woodrow
MODELMHO@EARTHLINK.NET
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tell him alpink sent you.
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Post by ecbill on Jul 6, 2021 11:38:17 GMT -7
Depends on who are talking to. With kids, maybe = promise. Almost certainly leaves a little room for doubt. |
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