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Wheel/Axle Q&A



Q: What is the differences in the various wheels you offer?

A: Here is a comparison of the wheels we offer:

TypeQuantityWeight1Axles Included?MatchedPrep Required
Official BSA53.6Official BSA Stock2NoFull Prep
Premium
Official BSA
43.6Official BSA Stock2Yes, molds 2, 4, 7, 8Full Prep
Speed
Official BSA
43.3Optional2Yes, all moldsOptional: Polish inside edge, inside hub, and bore
Pro-Stock Speed
Official BSA
43.3NoYes, all moldsNone
Ultralight Speed
Official BSA
42.2Optional2Yes, all moldsNone
Pro Ultra Lite Speed
Official BSA
41.0Optional2NoNone
Ultralight H-Tread Speed
Official BSA
42.3Optional2Yes, all moldsOptional: Polish inside edge and bore
Awana42.2Official Awana StockNoFull Prep
Awana Speed42.0Official Awana StockNoOptional: Cone hub, polish bore.
RA Racer Speed41.5RA Racer StockN/AOptional: Cone hub, polish bore.
Royal Ranger/S&W Speed43.4Royal Ranger/S&W StockN/AOptional: Polish bore.
PineCar43.5PineCar Rod Type3NoFull Prep
Outlaw41.1Nickel Speed AxlesN/ANone
Needle Outlaw41.1Needle AxlesN/ANone
Super Stock41.5Nickel Speed AxlesN/ANone
1Typical weight per wheel in grams.
2Can also use Speed Axles, Nickel Speed Axles, or Super Speed Axles.
3Can also use PineCar Nail Axles, Speed Axles, Nickel Speed Axles, or Super Speed Axles.



Q: What is the difference between the Speed, Ultralight Speed, and Pro Ultra Lite Speed for BSA?

A: Here is a comparison of the three wheel types:

TypeWeight (grams)Steps PerformedPrep Required
Speed
Official BSA
3.3Trued tread surfacePolish inside edge, inside hub, and bore
Ultralight Speed
Official BSA
2.2Trued bore, trued tread surface, squared outer hub, coned inside hub, weight reduced to 2.2 gramsNone
Pro Ultra Lite Speed
Official BSA
1.0Trued bore, trued tread surface, squared outer hub, coned inside hub, weight reduced to 1.0 gramsNone

The following photos show how the diffence in appearance of the wheels:

Figure 1
Comparison of Spoke Side of BSA Wheels


Figure 2
Comparison of Hub Side of BSA Wheels


Q: Where on your web site can I order these wheels?

A: Click on the links in the first column of the tables above.


Q: Where can I find information about the mold numbers for BSA wheels?

A: Right Here.


Mold Characteristics

The table below provides the characteristics of the various BSA wheels. The definitions of the columns are:

Important Note
Within each mold family, there are occasional bad wheels. This is mostly due to the manufacturer not allowing the molded wheels to cool sufficiently before mold removal. Always spin test each wheel, eliminating wheels with excess side-to-side wobble.

In the table below, the premium matched wheels are identified with a green background.

Mold #RoundLeft-RightBore SizeOther
1 Ok Excellent Typical  
2 Good Excellent Typical  
3 Ok Good Typical  
4 Excellent Excellent Typical Small dent in outer hub, no reduction in performance
5 Good Good Typical  
6 Ok Ok Smaller Raised ridge on inside hub - correct with Pro-Hub Tool
7 Excellent Excellent Smaller Raised ridge on inside hub - correct with Pro-Hub Tool; Small dent in outer hub, no reduction in performance
8 Excellent Good Smaller  
9 Ok Excellent Smaller  
10 Good Good Typical  
11 Excellent Ok Smaller Raised ridge on inside hub - correct with Pro-Hub Tool
12 Ok Good Smaller Raised ridge on inside hub - correct with Pro-Hub Tool
13 Ok Good Smaller  
14 Good Good Smaller Raised ridge on inside hub - correct with Pro-Hub Tool
15 Excellent Ok Typical Raised ridge on inside hub - correct with Pro-Hub Tool
16 Ok Good Typical Raised ridge on inside hub - correct with Pro-Hub Tool
Measured July 2007. Ten wheels from each mold were randomly selected from 1,200 wheels. The wheels were examined and the results averaged.

Q: Can I pick a mold number?

A: Yes, to reserve and order a particular mold number for Speed Wheels, or Premium Matched Wheels please Click Here.


Q: What is the difference between the axles you offer?

A: Here is a comparison of the axles we offer:

Axles
TypeQuantityMaterialHeadDiameterBurrs?TipPrep Required
Official BSA10Zinc-plated SteelSquare0.087 ± 0.003YesNail PointFull Prep
Official BSA Speed4Zinc-plated SteelBeveled0.086 ± 0.003NoNail PointNone required, but polishing with 1500 grit and finer is recommended
Grooved Official BSA Speed4Zinc-plated SteelBeveled0.086 ± 0.003
Grooved Shaft
NoNail PointNone required, but polishing with 1500 grit and finer is recommended
Speed
for BSA, PineCar, Outlaw, etc.
5Zinc-plated SteelBeveled0.0870 ± 0.0005NoBluntNone required, but polishing with metal polish is recommended
Nickel Speed
for BSA, PineCar, Outlaw, etc.
5Nickel-plated SteelBeveled0.0870 ± 0.0005NoBluntNone required, but polishing with metal polish is recommended
Super Speed
for BSA, PineCar, etc.
4Nickel-plated SteelBeveled0.0910 ± 0.0005
Grooved Shaft
NoMachined PointNone required, but polishing with metal polish is recommended
Awana5Zinc-plated SteelSquare0.092 ± 0.001NoBluntNone required, but polishing with metal polish is recommended
RA Racer4Zinc-plated SteelSquare0.094 ± 0.001YesNail PointFull Prep
Royal Ranger/S&W5Zinc-plated SteelSquareTapers from
0.100 to 0.108
YesScrew TipFull Prep
PineCar Nail5Zinc-plated SteelSquare0.088 ± 0.003YesNail PointFull Prep




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