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Title: Best wheels I have seen
Post by: RC Storick on March 06, 2013, 09:35:17 AM: CLICK HERE----> (http://stunthanger.com/smf/adseller/050313155945.png) (http://www.maxxprod.com/) <----CLICK HERE

These are the best wheels I have ever seen. Ask for Jarvis and be sure to tell him you saw them here. This is a brand new product. While talking to Bob Hunt I was turned onto these. They weigh 8 grams each, same weight as the light flight and look 10 times better. Replaceable tires. They have a lot of other stuff we can use as well; Just be sure to tell them you saw them here.

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Title: Re: Best wheels I have seen
Post by: RC Storick on March 06, 2013, 10:36:31 AM: Part number AW 57
Title: Re: Best wheels I have seen
Post by: Tim Wescott on March 06, 2013, 10:45:23 AM: Those are kewl looking.

I went looking on their web site to see what sizes they have, and found absolutely no wheels at all. Dunno what that means, exactly...
Title: Re: Best wheels I have seen
Post by: RC Storick on March 06, 2013, 10:46:28 AM: Brand new product not on the website. Call and ask for Jarvis Make sure they know you saw them here!
Title: Re: Best wheels I have seen
Post by: Tim Wescott on March 06, 2013, 10:54:42 AM: Not these: http://www.maxxprod.com/mpi/mpi-29.html (http://www.maxxprod.com/mpi/mpi-29.html)?
Title: Re: Best wheels I have seen
Post by: Kermit Payne on March 06, 2013, 10:55:06 AM: I visited the website and snooped around a little bit. It isn't obvious where to look for wheels, but if you do a product search for AW 57 (the part number), it takes you to a results page. Click on "Essential Parts for Small Electric Planes (Part 1 of 4)" and it takes you right to the wheels section. It looks like they range in size from 1-1/4" up to 3".
Title: Re: Best wheels I have seen
Post by: RC Storick on March 06, 2013, 12:20:06 PM: Quote from: Tim Wescott on March 06, 2013, 10:54:42 AM
Not these: http://www.maxxprod.com/mpi/mpi-29.html (http://www.maxxprod.com/mpi/mpi-29.html)?

not those they are not on the site that I know of they are brand new.
Title: Re: Best wheels I have seen
Post by: Steve Fitton on March 06, 2013, 01:12:06 PM: Will the wheels dissolve on my gas-powered plane?
Title: Re: Best wheels I have seen
Post by: RC Storick on March 06, 2013, 01:17:43 PM: I don't think so the foam is denser than the foam on the wheels you are using now. Also they are replaceable.
Title: Re: Best wheels I have seen
Post by: bob whitney on March 06, 2013, 01:23:11 PM: i have a pair on my e- scorpio .the center is hard with soft foam on each side ,they dont grab on the pavment, the foam looks like the same stuff in the Brown wheels i really like mine
Title: Re: Best wheels I have seen
Post by: RC Storick on March 06, 2013, 01:27:31 PM: Quote from: bob whitney on March 06, 2013, 01:23:11 PM
i have a pair on my e- scorpio .the center is hard with soft foam on each side ,they dont grab on the pavment, the foam looks like the same stuff in the Brown wheels i really like mine

These are new and not those you are talking about. No hard center.
Title: Re: Best wheels I have seen
Post by: FLOYD CARTER on March 06, 2013, 01:39:21 PM: I just ordered a set of your wheels from Maxx. The AW57 set is approx. 2 1/4". Just right!

Thanks Sparky

Floyd
Title: Re: Best wheels I have seen
Post by: RC Storick on March 06, 2013, 01:47:07 PM: Quote from: FLOYD CARTER on March 06, 2013, 01:39:21 PM
I just ordered a set of your wheels from Maxx. The AW57 set is approx. 2 1/4". Just right!

Thanks Sparky

Floyd

I hope you told them you saw them here!
Title: Re: Best wheels I have seen
Post by: FLOYD CARTER on March 06, 2013, 01:58:51 PM: Like you said. I only follow directions!
Title: Re: Best wheels I have seen
Post by: Balsa Butcher on March 06, 2013, 02:11:36 PM: I could not find them on the website. Called Jarvis, mentioned SH. Good News: Sounds like a good product. Bad News: Only available at this time in 2 1/4" and 2 1/2" diameter. He said that due to the demand for these wheels they were considering other sizes including 1 3/4"and 2". It will still be a few months if and when they would be available but the decision to tool up and have those made will be based solely on the demand. 8)
Title: Re: Best wheels I have seen
Post by: wwwarbird on March 06, 2013, 07:56:39 PM: I've got a couple sets of the earlier style Maxx aluminum hub wheels with the wider and more square-ish tire cross section, very nice wheels. These new ones are way cool too, thanks for the info Sparky. y1
Title: Re: Best wheels I have seen
Post by: john e. holliday on March 07, 2013, 08:38:07 AM: 2 1/4 & 2 1/2 sound just right. Will be giving them a call.
Title: Re: Best wheels I have seen
Post by: FLOYD CARTER on March 12, 2013, 10:45:03 AM: Maxx Products catalog shows light wheels with aluminum hubs in sizes from 1.25" up to 4.5". The AW57 (2.25") and AW64 (2.5") are called "ultra light", but the others are almost as light.

For instance, AW200 is 2" dia. and weight 0.78 oz/pair.

Floyd
Title: Re: Best wheels I have seen
Post by: Paul Walker on March 12, 2013, 08:01:42 PM: They are now on their web site.
I bought several pair this morning.

Also if interest for the electric fans is the new arming switch system with a momentary switch already integrated/attached for a no spark arming plug attachment. I also bought several of these.

Check them out!
Title: Re: Best wheels I have seen
Post by: keith varley on March 12, 2013, 08:18:05 PM: I used the wider type for the last year. Beautiful hubs, but the hard core in the rubber tire are not so good for nice landings in stunt on pavement.I replaced the rubber with rubber cut from Dave Brown Light Flight wheels .Just cut around the grey hub with an exacto type knife and any shaping can easily be done with a sanding drum on your Dremel. Presto The best of both worlds. Fancy aluminum hubs on Dave Brown tires. Keith
Title: Re: Best wheels I have seen
Post by: RC Storick on March 12, 2013, 08:26:38 PM: Quote from: keith varley on March 12, 2013, 08:18:05 PM
I used the wider type for the last year. Beautiful hubs, but the hard core in the rubber tire are not so good for nice landings in stunt on pavement.I replaced the rubber with rubber cut from Dave Brown Light Flight wheels .Just cut around the grey hub with an exacto type knife and any shaping can easily be done with a sanding drum on your Dremel. Presto The best of both worlds. Fancy aluminum hubs on Dave Brown tires. Keith

These are brand new and unless you bought your wheels in the last month they are not the same thing. Paul Walker I am sure will chime in when he gets his. Absolutely the best!
Title: Re: Best wheels I have seen
Post by: Randy Cuberly on March 12, 2013, 11:08:11 PM: Good Site!

Thanks Robert,
Randy Cuberly
Title: Re: Best wheels I have seen
Post by: keith varley on March 13, 2013, 09:08:58 AM: <These are brand new and unless you bought your wheels in the last month they are not the same thing. Paul Walker I am sure will chime in when he gets his. Absolutely the best!>

I'm aware of that thank you.I just wanted to mention the option of retreading them with foam wheels of another make.

I do have some of these new ones in the mail already, just because they are available and I can't resist buying stuff like this .I imagine that my addiction is pretty common around here. Keith
Title: Re: Best wheels I have seen
Post by: Steve Helmick on March 13, 2013, 02:18:55 PM: Quote from: Tim Wescott on March 06, 2013, 10:54:42 AM
Not these: http://www.maxxprod.com/mpi/mpi-29.html (http://www.maxxprod.com/mpi/mpi-29.html)?

The link that Tim posted takes you right to the new wheels...but you do have to scroll down. The cheapest ones are at the bottom of the page, as expected. Mike Haverly used the plastic version (bottom of the page) for the last few years...they're really inexpensive and very light. I know that's a "fail" for many... ;) Steve
Title: Re: Best wheels I have seen
Post by: RC Storick on March 13, 2013, 02:26:24 PM: Ultra Light Foam Wheels with Aluminum Hub for F3A & F2B Airplanes
CNC machined aluminum wheel hub,

Ultra light weight for weight sensitive applications,

Hub has deep groove to sustain heavy side load,

Each wheel comes with 3 sets of axle insert to fit different wheel axles,

Sold in pairs only. Refer to the sketch below for dimensions,

Spare tires available, see spare part list.

P/N Dia, in. B, in. C, in. Axle, mm Wt/pair, oz.

AW57 2.25 0.4 0.60 3, 3.5, 4 0.63
$16.00

AW64
2.50 0.4 0.60 3, 3.5, 4
0.74
$17.50
Title: Re: Best wheels I have seen
Post by: Tim Wescott on March 13, 2013, 02:41:50 PM: Quote from: Robert Storick on March 13, 2013, 02:26:24 PM
Hub has deep groove to sustain heavy side load,

I use the cheap plastic ones that Steve mentions on a Ringmaster. The tires pop back onto the wheels really easily. I know this, because they'll come off from the side load they get when I start the engine.

They're nice wheels otherwise, but you'll never get full appearance points with 'em.