Dumb question about wheels
Before I make my first order, a quick question about the types of wheels to order. Is there a big difference in the US and HK bearing-type wheels? Not that I'm cheap (which I am) but I thought to get...
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The US bearing wheels have a dull silver appearance ....The HK bearing wheels are better defined and have a plated finish ....If you are after accuracy, it would be important to have the right wheels...
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That is helpful. I didn't know if there was a difference in the size of the bearing or not. I do like the shiny ones.
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Thought I put a reply here earlier???oh well Mark and Jon have answered it right onI too use the HK style wheels.In my books it's kinda the option between a set of diamond spoke mags or a stock...
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I've been looking for that wheel chart with no luckl. Is there a link you can provide?
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Thanks. I got it. Now another question. Has any one put larger wheels on the Lola GT70 or MKIV before? The gaps in the wheel wells looks too big for my taste. I am thinking about adding the large...
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The large wheels will just barely fit - but there's another visible trade-off .... it also makes the car sit higher off the ground, which looks even worse for that type of car that should be hugging...
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Mark??If I plan on replacing the wheels and axles on my Lola and Ford, do I replace them with the snap on cap and hub? The wheel/axel sets I see in the store look like the straight axles but, the...
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Are your Lola and Ford castings US or HK ? Also curious as to why you are replacing the axles ? Aren't they bearing axles to start with ? Mark.
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They are both US castings. They are both bearing axels they are in kinda bad shape. Would the axel tool really be worth it? Carter
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Yeah, US axles are peened into place and need to be cut out. If they are all still intact with the bearing, you'd be much further ahead to try and tweak them into position. As for the axle tool - I've...
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" For lowering, thin strips of cardboard between the axle and the base right behind the wheel will do an efective job." I had already thought this would be an effective way to lower the car evenly. I...
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For severe camber issues, just grab hold of the wheel and bend it down slightly to square up the wheel. I haven't been in the Redline Shop store for a while .... Jon used to have straight axle with...
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Playz with Carz wrote: I've created a few custom axle sets using straight pins and some plastic tubing that would press into the wheel. They don't roll real well, but worked well in the appearance...
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