G-55 wheels/tires

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SteveEagle
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G-55 wheels/tires

Post by SteveEagle » Sun Jul 12, 2009 9:58 am

I'm working on the PCM G-55 and have a question about the wheels/tires in the kit. Are those in the kit the correct width? The photos in the different pictures seem to show thar they are nearly correct,but does anyone have information on the size of the originals? Thanks.

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Post by macchi205 » Sun Jul 12, 2009 11:20 am

Hello Steve, yes the wheels aren't correct in size, infact they are 5 mm in width, instead of the right 6,25 mm. The real size is 600x200x216, that are the measurements in millimeters. First reading is diameter, then width. Furthermore the wheel fork is not suitable with a larger wheel, so you have to correct/scratch build both of them.
I realized my own wheels and forks, then casted in resin to be selled among my other items. Tomorrow I'll post some pics,
ciao Maurizio
All the best
Maurizio

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