Alloy rims and tires - Page 8

blght · #**106** 01-28-2003, 04:35 PM

"Could you give me some more info on these wheels? Thanks paul."

No problem

This post should just about cover it all...

Ok, the ones that I found were the USPS special edition "Johnny Lightning" postal trucks. The wheels are actually 2 pieces, the piece that attaches to the axle, and a sort of "hubcap" which is the center of the wheel. The tires then fit over both pieces once they are snapped together. On the QFM site they say that there are many different wheels available, but I've only seen the ones I have -and one other type (in an ebay auction). Anyway, the large wheel (with tire on) measures 12mm tall by 5.5mm wide and the smaller wheel measures 11mm tall by 5.5mm wide.

I've included a picture that shows the wheels and how they separate as well as the "logo" to look for on the package. These wheels look pretty nice, and I can't wait to get them on a bit

-paul
http://www.gbalight.com

Vroomvroom · #**107** 01-28-2003, 06:02 PM

Are those Johnny Lightning "Real wheels series" actual metal or plastic replica rims?

Thanks gbalight.

Do you know what the "wheel adapters" are that are talked about on QFM about hot swapping the JL wheels and rims?

blght · #**108** 01-28-2003, 06:17 PM

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Originally posted by Vroomvroom
Are those Johnny Lightning "Real wheels series" actual metal or plastic replica rims?

The rims are plastic.

-paul
http://www.gbalight.com

mini rc man · #**109** 01-28-2003, 07:57 PM

some one plz tell me the easiest way how to get the wheel of axle i can get one side off but the other will never com off

blght · #**110** 01-28-2003, 08:04 PM

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Originally posted by mini rc man
some one plz tell me the easiest way how to get the wheel of axle i can get one side off but the other will never com off

This is a little drastic here but... I've found that one of the easiest ways to get the rear wheels off of the axles (that's what you're talking about right?), is to heat the axle CAREFULLY while pulling lightly on the wheel. When it gets to the right temperature the wheel will pull right off like butter

BUT, you need to be CAREFUL; you do not want to get it so hot that you melt out the inside of the wheel

-paul

midget_man1387 · #**111** 01-28-2003, 08:21 PM

man, if tiny ever gets any of these, i better get an e-mail(hint, hint)I want some rally and street sports, and also, if anyone wants to make kits, I would definitely pay extra money lol, because I am not the handiest of all people lol

denden · #**112** 01-29-2003, 07:20 PM

Count me in !!

#**113** 02-12-2003, 05:36 AM

Since Tiny has not produced these on this site. Has anyone gone and bought them, themselves?

when I looked at the S/H prices from that German site, they where $31 to ship 0.2k. I had only selected two sets of tires in my shopping cart. Total was $64.

-nox

Pojo · #**114** 02-15-2003, 03:22 AM

Well if I (or possibly Pimp-Daddy Payaso) can contact anyone in Germany about those rims (possibly Payaso's old German fling, hint hint)

, then I can get them in stock for my upcoming online shop. I know they would be a hotselling item, and if I could get them relatively cheap from a contact in Germany that would be a nice kick in the @$$ for my business.

#**115** 02-15-2003, 03:52 AM

im in for a couple sets

payaso · #**116** 02-15-2003, 11:52 AM

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Originally posted by Pojo
Well if I (or possibly Pimp-Daddy Payaso) can contact anyone in Germany about those rims (possibly Payaso's old German fling, hint hint) , then I can get them in stock for my upcoming online shop. I know they would be a hotselling item, and if I could get them relatively cheap from a contact in Germany that would be a nice kick in the @$$ for my business.

I'm trying to get it together right now, but the time difference is screwing me up BIG time.. I will let you know soon.... If I have to fly over there on AA, so be it...lol

silla

Vroomvroom · #**117** 02-15-2003, 11:54 AM

You rock Payaso!!!! Set that alarm clock it will be easier. Unless you have time for a exciting trip to pick up mini rims~

Pojo · #**118** 02-15-2003, 12:11 PM

Sounds good, German-Pimp!

NOiSeMAKeR96 · #**119** 02-15-2003, 01:09 PM

YOOOOO!!!!!!!!! those are some bad ass rims, is there anywhere o buythem or make them......??????

NOiSeMAKeR96 · #**120** 02-15-2003, 01:15 PM

DUDE i went to the site to oder the rims but the site wasent taking oders anymore!!!!!