I guess I should take it as a compliment that HR copy my wheel design. They are not as detailed as the RC4WD wheels though: Mickey Thompson Mickey Metal MT-28 Internal Beadlock Stamped 2.2" Steel Wheels
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Hot Racing 2.2 stamped steel wheels question
- Thread starter BigSki
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If they indeed steal your design ( and I wouldn't put it past them given their past history) something should be done about it. I really liked your wheels, I just can't stand the 'Mickey Thompson' stamped across the face of them.
Your wheels haven't been out very long, so they were super quick to make their own if the manufacturing source is in 2 totally separate places. "thumbsup"
They just had to copy a 1.9 steel wheel, they have been out for a long time. Can't do anything about it really.
They are definitely made in two different factories. They are not the same if you look properly. There is more detail on the RC4WD wheel (I don't mean the logo).
They are definitely made in two different factories. They are not the same if you look properly. There is more detail on the RC4WD wheel (I don't mean the logo).
rockhugger
RCC Addict
I have to agree, they (the MT rc4wd) are awesome looking but I never realized that was an actual stamp, I thought it was a photo water mark thing... uh, why would you do that... it's kind of hideous and ruins the wheel., no offense of course. "thumbsup"
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kramerrc2
Newbie
Yes for venting. They breath well if u do just 2 holes in the plastic center section.
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wheelhead4x4
Quarry Creeper
I'll take them apart today to see what it is. They need a good cleaning from the weekend anyways.
wheelhead4x4
Quarry Creeper
Ok I got this
Center ring 1.4" or 35.5mm
Total width 1.6" or 40.7mm
Hub. .59" or 15mm
Back spacing .415" or 10.6mm
Hope this helps I'm not the best with a digital caliper yet. Stil learning how to use it.
Center ring 1.4" or 35.5mm
Total width 1.6" or 40.7mm
Hub. .59" or 15mm
Back spacing .415" or 10.6mm
Hope this helps I'm not the best with a digital caliper yet. Stil learning how to use it.
"thumbsup" exercises like this will help with the learning curve for the calipers.
Now I got to break down one of my white steelies and see how it compares, spec-wise. Their ( HR ) center ring sounds kind of wide with a thick hex drive hub.
wheelhead4x4
Quarry Creeper
That's with out taking away the hex depth too. ".59 mm"
I've looked at the 1:1 wheels, all I could see was a small 'M/T' logo cast into the face of the wheel.
Here's the best pic I could find, I highlighted the logo inside of the yellow box.
Can you show me a pic of a M/T wheel that looks like what you are describing?
I'm not knocking you or your design, I feel that you are an extremely talented designer. I'm just getting started in AutoCADD 3D modeling so I can appreciate the work that goes into a product.
It's a new steel wheel by MT, I dont think it's on their site yet: http://www.summitracing.com/parts/mtt-90000001684
That is also why we made the matching cap with the locknut inside: Mickey Thompson Metal Series 1/10 Wheel Center Caps (2)
That is also why we made the matching cap with the locknut inside: Mickey Thompson Metal Series 1/10 Wheel Center Caps (2)
I just checked the link, I have to say- you did it justice! "thumbsup" I was on the company site last night and notice that the white 2.2 steelies are being discontinued, is there something in the works to replace them??
jado6006
Quarry Creeper
yeah that center section looks pretty wide.
I'm turned off by that and the fact that the center ring seems to be a thin plastic material.
wheelhead4x4
Quarry Creeper
Yea it is plastic.
Calderwood
I wanna be Dave
Why? That seems like a good thing to me. Lighter than metal and there shouldn't be any strength issues.
I just imagine that the plastic ring could buckle when clamping the 2 halves of the wheels together. I made some plastic "adapters" for my white steelies, but it was from schedule 80 ABS plastic, these ones look like thin styrene.
Ran mine for the first time today and they are awesome :thumbup:
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Those look great on your Wraith! I like 2.2" x 1.25" wide for the Wraith, Hot Racing 30mm wide as per thier site.
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