new semi rims from rc4wd
 

check these out, http://www.rc4wdshop.com/go/product_...oducts_id=1076 best thing is they are a bead look system, so no more glue

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I thought the little lug nuts were for show.

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the only thing that interest me is the axle nut covers .

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Hmmm, not really digging the hole slots milled into rims. They aren't even close to the right size.

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http://www.easyfreesmileys.com/smileys/lol-045.gif

the prob is, they have to mass produce . And have no experiance with the real thing :confused:, not rocket science :p . They did get the hubs right . Any front cept the plastic ones , you can put lug nuts on , just put the screw in from the back and put a nut on the front :rolleyes: beside we can't forget our pioneer ( OBH , Stu ) with his easter eggs :rolleyes:

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Still they I think they look good.

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They def missed it on the holes. Someone could mill out the right holes and resell them. I like the beadlock and hubs.

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Ya the holes are too small. I still don't think they look bad though.

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They didn't get the holes right... Too bad...
I like the drive hub nuts, though, wonder if they'd sell them separately?

Steve's are still the best looking out there!

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I don't like to be negative but rc4wd took to long to bring these out and then to bring out a product that apparently needed better research. They should have actually read the comments on scale and paid attention to the pics of Steve's rims we posted there. It just seams to me that they were bound and determined to make them how they wanted even if it is not a product some one wants or even has the look of the real thing.:(:(:(:(

Travis

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WTH !?!? Coming from a company that slams out products for scalers, and crawlers on a weekly basis, i expected more.:confused:

Months of waiting for a product, and it's not even correct. Personally, the whole beadlock novelty is just exactly that, a novelty. Beadlocks are SO far from necessary in our applications. Too bad they didn't take the time to focus on the accuracy of the wheel itself, instead of the attachment of it.
A major let-down for me IMO.:(

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Uh, am I missing something? The rims look pretty good to me... why you guys hate them?:confused:

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the holes on real budd rims are bigger and ovals. Heres a pic of a real one:
http://i605.photobucket.com/albums/t.../2Holebudd.jpg

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Trucker actually read the post. The holes are to small and they are round not oval and the whole bead lock thing it seams they concentrated more on making it a bead lock and out of steel than making it look right. They could have machined it out of aluminum and made a nicer rim but they had to sacrifice looks to make them from steel but hay these are the same guys who make plastic leaf springs for crawlers. They are not consistent in what they consider scale. Ihbuilder makes a much nicer rim than these.:cool:

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sorry guys for sturring everyone up. thought the rims looked ok but not perfect. but it does give people more options of rims, especally for guys like me who don't have the skills or tools to machine there own rims.

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Arioch , thanks for the pic :D you beat me to it . not only are they bigger and more oval , the holes are closer to the outside ring . no matter which way you look at them , they should be oval . they also look to be a pain in the rear to put together :eek: . they may look OK for those who have not been around them and not into the scale realism . As for price :confused: as I thought not much different . for all practicality , a machined "aluminum" painted /powder coated is the best solution for this application . We're not hauling tons , just a few pounds if that . I can make them in steel if someone wanted but it would be made just as the real 1 is made just takes me more time . time = $

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Hey the last year or two manufactures are taking notice of the scale trucking so lets not discourage companies from making parts for our hobby ..There are always some aftermarket parts that are not completely scale ...Not everybody has the skills that Steve has :D

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The holes can be drilled out correctly with some patience!

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I agree with tracksntreadslou,and sneaky-pete.
And my .02s are you guys are never happy if you don't like them don't buy them geeezzz!WOW!!
Greg

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HUH who said I'm not happy :confused: I always welcome competition :p
http://www.easyfreesmileys.com/smile...ileys-1028.gif

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My $.02, if you're gonna come out with scale wheels, then do it RIGHT!
If you can't do it right, then expect to get some heat from discerning customers.

So many in this hobby are satisfied to settle for caricatures of truck bodies and accessories. jeeze WOW!

I haven't and WON'T buy them...

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Ok, thanks for shedding some light on the subject.:)

And sorry for not reading the post Travis.:)

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There has never been anything wrong with a little constructive criticism. It would have been nice to see RC4WD do a little prototyping, show the pre-production samples, and then get some feedback. The thing is a lot of us want the most scale, most accurate models we can get, in this hobby. If we don't speak up and let manufacturers know how we feel about their products, then when they roll out a dud and say 'Gee, no one bought those rims we did a while back, so that scale trucking segment of the hobby is not a money maker for us. I guess we can't afford to make any other products for those guys.' When in fact they could have made some money, if they took the time to make a better product.

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Well said.

Travis

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you said it better than I , Nate : big thumbs up :

im looking for a set of rear drives and after reading ur dislikes on the rc4wd who makes a more scale looking drive bud? thanks

o links please if u dont mind

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The Guy above you...:D:D:D
http://i883.photobucket.com/albums/a...0430001705.jpg

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Are those real wheels John? No wait, they're Steve's!:D:D I have been looking at this thread for the last week or so and I'm gonna add my input to it. Here are some pics from my dads old KW he has 8 steels budds and none of them have round holes. If your gonna do all the work to be "scale" them do it right. Steve's wheels are a masterpiece I have his 10 hole aluminum wheels and they are spot on replicas! His steel budds are just as nice and he does them himself one at a time! I also think that a prototype with feedback from us "truck guys" would have been better for these fellows. Good luck!

Brian

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I changed my post on rc4wd thread on scale to just say delete apparently they don't want an honest opinion the just want you to praise their product. They are convinced in their mind that these rims are the greatest thing and they could have been with a little more research. I just hope they are paying attention to the comments instead of just going on the defence and learn something they can use in future projects. This situation is why companies use focus groups and prototypes.

Travis

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i think there pretty nice rims

yes the holes need to be oval, but other then that there nice

http://i247.photobucket.com/albums/g...r/SANY0708.jpg

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Well here is what RC4WD should have made and no finishing needed when you get them + the fronts are driven super singls.

http://i574.photobucket.com/albums/s...p/IM000724.jpg

http://i574.photobucket.com/albums/s...p/IM000723.jpg

http://i574.photobucket.com/albums/s...p/IM000720.jpg

Travis

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X2 Travis..:D
http://i883.photobucket.com/albums/a...709001325a.jpg

http://i883.photobucket.com/albums/a...0709001325.jpg

http://i883.photobucket.com/albums/a...0709001323.jpg
:eek::eek::p

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MAN! Ain't you boys got nothin better to do than ***** over there rims?:eek:
You don't like em,don't flippin buy them. Rc4wd has a lot of nice products that we all use,RIGHT?? If you boys ripe them a new a$$ when they come out w/something new.They might just throw our hobby on the back burner AGAIN! Yu know what I mean?? Now I know there's a lot of us that are makin stuff for our gig,& I highly doubt anyone of us had it perfect on the first shot. If I was one of the guys from Rc4wd,& read this.I'de be tellin yu to git F-ed & make your own shyt!:rolleyes: Yu know...... One of us could be nice & drop them a message.Maybe something like,Hey guys thanks for makin us some rims.But!The holes need to be adjusted to look more like the 1:1s.Then send them a picture of what they should look like.
Just my 02 worth on the topic.
FGD

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Thanks FGD, you said what I was thinking. Life is short guys, and if some company is making parts lets smile and keep on modeling. Its all good, may not be perfect, but its all good.

greg

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nuff is enough , I appreciate the kind words guys , but fdg and Greg is right . Besides , till I get these on a cnc machine , I can't supply the whole hobby
( be nice :p )


IHSteve

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Well this has been bugging me so I took some pics today I wont wast my breath on scale as RC4WD has decided the holes are round and we are all wrong.

http://i574.photobucket.com/albums/s...01214-1704.jpg

http://i574.photobucket.com/albums/s...01214-1704.jpg

http://i574.photobucket.com/albums/s...01214-1706.jpg

http://i574.photobucket.com/albums/s...01214-1707.jpg

I also sent these pictures to RC4WD and I was nice about it because I do appreciate the parts they make. I just don't like having a guy look at a couple pics and tell everybody they are the one's who are wrong without measuring the real thing!

Travis

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Now this you should be postin on scale! See'ins on how it's what angle your lookin from :rolleyes: Yu know what I mean?
FGD