Bolt-on "Touring Car" wheels for the Hornet, Grasshopper, Frog etc.

[Frog Jumper]

On 9/19/2023 at 4:06 AM, ChrisRx718 said:

What a peculiar choice that is? Somewhat limits the versatility of these parts, especially as the rim design is not familiar either - ie. there is no 12mm hex version of this design. 

Swing and a miss in my opinion. Especially as the CW01 chassis can accept hex wheels rather easily with a wider hex or #53913 Hop Up. Shame.

 Should have designed them to work with the frog rear hex adapter #53913

 

https://www.tamiyausa.com/shop/option-parts/rc-frog-2005-alum-wheel-adapt/

[Frog Jumper]

Let's talk about tires for these things.

Other than the 50476 Rally and 54598 Rock Blocks, what tires can we use on these things?  Do we know the actual diameter of these wheels?  Are we certain they are 1.9"?

I assume most (if not all) the Tamiya 26mm touring tires can be used.  I've also read elsewhere that the Thundershot spikes 1980538 will fit???

How about vintage 1.9" buggy rear tires???

Thanks,

Terry

 

[Frog Jumper]

As I suspected, these wheels do not take dye.

[OoALEJOoO]

On 10/27/2023 at 9:07 PM, Frog Jumper said:

Other than the 50476 Rally and 54598 Rock Blocks, what tires can we use on these things?

54735 Mud Blocks, typically bundled in CC-01&2 kits, could look good on a buggy. At ~86mm, they are a tad smaller than Rock Blocks (~94mm).

[SlideWRX]

14 hours ago, Frog Jumper said:

As I suspected, these wheels do not take dye.

Tried and failed? They didn't take the dye?

[Frog Jumper]

11 minutes ago, SlideWRX said:

Tried and failed? They didn't take the dye?

Tried and failed.

I suspected they wouldn't take dye based on how they sounded in the packaging ("tinky" instead of "tunky"), and by the gloss on the plastic once removed from the bag.

I was dying to some CVAv1 shocks red so I thought I would try these.  They sat in hot dye water for about 20 minutes.  They did not warp, but I didn't add them to boiling water - only hot.  Not dice - the dye didn't dye, the wheels were still sparkly white after a good rinse with cold water.

Terry

 

[SlideWRX]

I dyed some Tamiya wheels that didn't initially work out - the standard black Rit dye didn't take at all, but synthetic 'graphite' Rit dye worked, with Acetone & some distilled white vinegar.

 

[CosmicFTW]

Im about to start a Grasshopper Candy Green build and am after some different wheels than the kit ones.  Ideally i would like to paint/dye them green to match the body.  Came across these and thought here we go!  But alas looks like they cant be dyes or painted (if im correct)?  

Has anyone got photos of these with tyres on a grasshopper?  What tyres will fit other than the ones mentioned?

Thx guys

[Mouc-RC]

Hi,

They should fit a Grasshopper well, as they fit SRBs (very) well in my opinion (in stock form GH One has the same wheels if I'm not wrong)

Should also be painted as they look ABS (not 100% sure but...)

For the tires, all 1.9' diameters with approx 26mm width will fit nicely

[Frog Jumper]

Prime the wheel first and then it should take paint.

[Frog Jumper]

On 12/8/2023 at 12:26 PM, SlideWRX said:

I dyed some Tamiya wheels that didn't initially work out - the standard black Rit dye didn't take at all, but synthetic 'graphite' Rit dye worked, with Acetone & some distilled white vinegar.

 

I will have to try this!  Thanks!

[sccaracer75years]

HobbyTown and Amazon don't carry these. Who else stateside has them (as I won't do eBay)?

 

Thanks in advance...

[Sogogi]

6 minutes ago, sccaracer75years said:

HobbyTown and Amazon don't carry these. Who else stateside has them (as I won't do eBay)?

 

Thanks in advance...

Tower has https://www.towerhobbies.com/product/the-hornet-1-piece-large-diameter-wheels-front-and-rear/TAM22077.html

[sccaracer75years]

34 minutes ago, Sogogi said:

Tower has https://www.towerhobbies.com/product/the-hornet-1-piece-large-diameter-wheels-front-and-rear/TAM22077.html

Thanks!!! 

I just ordered them... At $6 for the set, that's very reasonable for the greater tire options it opens up.

[sccaracer75years]

On 12/8/2023 at 1:47 AM, OoALEJOoO said:

54735 Mud Blocks, typically bundled in CC-01&2 kits, could look good on a buggy. At ~86mm, they are a tad smaller than Rock Blocks (~94mm).

Same wheel diameter as those already approved to fit these wheels, yes?

[OoALEJOoO]

@sccaracer75years Confirmed, Mud Blocks are meant for 1.9" wheels. Tamiya 54735 Rc Mud Block Tires / Tamiya USA

These Mud Blocks have the same size, softer compound and a slightly different thread pattern compared to the ones bundled in many CC-01 and CC-02 kits (19445529):

 

[markbt73]

Psst, Thundershot tires fit nicely on these too, if you want spikes. I'll see if I can get a photo up tomorrow.

[Mouc-RC]

Hello!

RACE REPORT:

Had yesterday a very important RC event, the Bi-Annual-Behind-Parent's-House-Parking-Lot-Race (B.A.B.P.H.P.L.R.) between my SRB and my dear brother's one. Had Tamiya 9805543 at Front, and 54735 at Rear, and the car was:

- quite understeering at high speed (let's say "no more" rollovers, which is cool for an SRB on tarmac)

- slightly over-steering at low speeds.

Was great, despite a bit goofy look I admit. Also to be taken into account, steering systems of our cars are heavily modified: direct steer for my brother's Sand Scorcher and re-arranged/lengthened horns on mine

 

[Kowalski86]

I have a set of Brat tires that need a home, would they fit on to these wheels?

[markbt73]

Not without a lot of stretching and deformation. Brat tires are 1.7" inside diameter, these wheels are 1.9. You can probably force them, but they wouldn't sit right.

[Kowalski86]

4 minutes ago, markbt73 said:

Not without a lot of stretching and deformation. Brat tires are 1.7" inside diameter, these wheels are 1.9. You can probably force them, but they wouldn't sit right.

Thanks, guess I'll go with Brat wheels for now and upgrade to these new wheels/tires at a later date.