Where can I get lightweight wheels ?
07-07-2011, 06:50 AM
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Where can I get lightweight wheels ?
I need some 3-1/2" wheels for a plane I'm building and everything the local hobby store has feel like they're filled with lead. Surely there must be someone who makes lightweight wheels. It's for a 30's bipe so something representing that vintage would be nice.
Any suggestions appreciated.
07-07-2011, 06:57 AM
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RE: Where can I get lightweight wheels ?
Get the foam ones (DuBro, Dave Brown, Robart) and if they have tread on them or are 'square profile' chuck 'em in a drill and sand 'em smooth.
07-07-2011, 03:24 PM
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RE: Where can I get lightweight wheels ?
Cermark has some nice lite wheels but not 3.5" only 3.75", they have a very nice aluminum hub and a baloon type tire made from neoprene. If the 1/4" doesn't matter they would look very good on a 30s bibe.
07-07-2011, 04:20 PM
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RE: Where can I get lightweight wheels ?
I'm consideringthe Dubro 350V Vintage series, 1/8th scale. At 1.23 oz per wheel, tho, they're a bit heavier than I want and they're a bit spendy. They do, however,have thevisuals I'm looking for ( ie, something thin ).
