What is the differences in the various pinewood derby wheels you offer?
Here is a comparison of the wheels we offer:
| Quan | Weight1 | Brand | Axles? | Matched | Prep? | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5452-Official BSA | 4 | 2.7 | BSA | Official BSA Stock2 | No | Full Prep |
| 5453-Premium Official BSA |
4 | 2.7 | BSA | Official BSA Stock2 | Yes, molds 2, 3, 8, 15 | Full Prep |
| 4090-Speed Official BSA |
4 | 2.6 | BSA | Optional: BSA Speed (4094)2 | Yes, all molds | Optional: Polish inside edge and bore with 5102-Bore Polish |
| 4080-Pro-Stock Speed Official BSA |
4 | 2.5 | BSA | Optional: BSA Speed (4094)2 | Yes, all molds | Optional: Polish bore with 5102-Bore Polish |
| 4070-Ultralight Speed Official BSA |
4 | 1.6 | BSA | Optional: BSA Speed (4094)2 | Yes, all molds | Optional: Polish bore with 5102-Bore Polish |
| 4060-Pro Ultra Lite Speed Official BSA |
4 | 1.0 | BSA | Optional: BSA Speed (4094)2 | No | Optional: Polish bore with 5102-Bore Polish |
| 5466-Official Awana | 4 | 2.3 | Awana | Stock Axles for Awana | No | Full Prep |
| 4022-Speed for Awana | 4 | 2.1 | Awana | Optional: Speed for Awana (4025) | No | Optional: Cone hub, polish bore. |
| 4020-Ultralite Speed for Awana | 4 | 1.0 | Awana | Optional: Speed for Awana (4025) | No | Optional: Polish bore with 5102-Bore Polish |
| 5459, 5460, 5461, 5462, 5463 MV Wheels |
4 | 2.4 | Maximum Velocity |
Speed Axles (4095) with 5460 and 5461 |
No | Full Prep |
| 4005-Speed MV | 4 | 1.0 | Maximum Velocity | No2 | No | Optional: Polish bore with 5102-Bore Polish |
| 5430-Official PineCar | 4 | 3.5 | PineCar | PineCar Rod & Nail Axles2 | No | Full Prep |
| 4030-Speed Official PineCar |
4 | 1.3 | PineCar | No2 | No | Optional: Polish bore with 5102-Bore Polish |
| 4010-RA Racer Speed | 4 | 1.5 | RA Racer | RA Racer Stock | N/A | Optional: Cone hub, polish bore. |
| 4040-Outlaw | 4 | 1.1 | DerbyWorx | Nickel Speed Axles (4096) | N/A | None |
| 4041-X-Lite Outlaw | 4 | 0.8 | DerbyWorx | Nickel Speed Axles (4096) | N/A | None |
| 4042-Needle Outlaw | 4 | 1.1 | DerbyWorx | Needle Axles | N/A | None |
| 4043-Needle X-Lite Outlaw | 4 | 0.8 | DerbyWorx | Needle Axles | N/A | None |
1Typical weight per wheel in grams.
2Can use: BSA Speed Axles, Grooved BSA Speed Axles, Official BSA Speed Axles, Speed Axles, Nickel Speed Axles, or Super Speed Axles.
What is the difference between the Speed, Pro-Stock Speed, Ultralight Speed, and Pro Ultra Lite Speed for BSA?
Here is a comparison of the wheels we offer:
| Type | Weight (grams) | Steps Performed | Prep Required |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4090 Speed Official BSA |
2.6 | Mold matched, trued tread surface | None Required – Optional: Polish bore and inside edge with 5102-Bore Polish |
| 4080 Pro-Stock Speed Official BSA |
2.5 | Mold matched, trued bore, trued tread surface, coned outer hub, trimmed inner edge | None Required – Optional: Polish bore with 5102-Bore Polish |
| 4070 Ultralight Speed Official BSA |
1.6 | Mold matched, trued bore, trued tread surface, coned outer hub, trimmed inner edge, weight reduced to 1.6 grams | None Required – Optional: Polish bore with 5102-Bore Polish |
| 4060 Pro Ultra Lite Speed Official BSA |
1.0 | Mold matched, trued bore, trued tread surface, coned outer hub, trimmed inner edge, weight reduced to 1.0 grams | None Required – Optional: Polish bore with 5102-Bore Polish |
Figure 1
Comparison of Spoke Side of BSA Wheels
Figure 2
Comparison of Hub Side of BSA Wheels
Where on your web site can I order these wheels?
Click on the links in the first column of the tables above.
Where can I find information about the mold numbers for BSA wheels?
Right Here.
Mold Characteristics
Mold Characteristics
The table below provides the characteristics of the various BSA wheels. The definitions of the columns are:
- Round: How close the wheel approaches a true circle. This is irrelevant for lathed “Speed Wheels”. A rating of “Excellent” is given to wheels with less than 3 thousandths total runout. “Good” indicates less than 5 thousandths.
- Left-Right: How close the sidewall is perpendicular to the wheel hub. A rating of “Excellent” is given to wheels with less than 3 thousandths total runout. All of the BSA wheels have minimal left-right deviation (less than 5 thousandths total runout).
- Bore Size: The relative diameter of the wheel bore. “Typical” is 96 thousandths. “Large” is 97 thousandths or larger.
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 # | Round | Left-Right | Bore Size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Good | Good | Typical |
| 2 | Excellent | Excellent | Typical |
| 3 | Good | Good | Typical |
| 4 | Good | Good | Typical |
| 5 | Good | Good | Typical |
| 6 | Good | Okay | Typical |
| 7 | Okay | Okay | Large |
| 8 | Excellent | Excellent | Typical |
| 9 | Good | Okay | Typical |
| 10 | Okay | Okay | Large |
| 11 | Okay | Okay | Large |
| 12 | Excellent | Good | Typical |
| 13 | Good | Good | Large |
| 14 | Okay | Good | Large |
| 15 | Excellent | Excellent | Typical |
| 16 | Good | Good | Typical |
Notes on measurements:
- Measurements were made in June of 2018. Ten wheels from each mold were randomly selected from 1,900 wheels. The wheels were examined and the results averaged.
- In general, all of the BSA wheels continue to be good, although there were a few changes in ranking. Note that the difference between the Excellent, Good, and Okay ratings is just a few thousandths of an inch.
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.
What is the difference between the axles you offer?
Here is a comparison of the axles we offer:
| Type | Quan | Material | Head | Diam | Burrs? | Tip | Prep? |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4056-Polished BSA Speed | 4 | Zinc-plated Steel | Beveled | 0.086 ± 0.0005 | No | Nail Point | None required – already polished. |
| 4035-Polished Rail-Rider BSA Speed | 4 | Zinc-plated Steel | Beveled | 0.086 ± 0.0005 | No | Nail Point | None required – already polished. |
| 4036-Slotted Polished Rail-Rider BSA Speed | 4 | Zinc-plated Steel | Beveled | 0.086 ± 0.0005 | No | Nail Point | None required – already polished. |
| 4055-Slotted BSA Speed | 4 | Zinc-plated Steel | Beveled | 0.087 ± 0.0005 | No | Nail Point | None required, but polishing with our Axle Polish or Axle Polishing kit (3 finest papers) is recommended |
| 4094-BSA Speed | 4 | Zinc-plated Steel | Beveled | 0.087 ± 0.0005 | No | Nail Point | None required, but polishing with our Axle Polish or Axle Polishing kit (3 finest papers) is recommended |
| 4099-Grooved BSA Speed | 4 | Zinc-plated Steel | Beveled | 0.087 ± 0.0005 Multi-grooved |
No | Nail Point | None required, but polishing with our Axle Polish or Axle Polishing kit (3 finest papers) is recommended |
| 4097-Official BSA Speed | 4 | Zinc-plated Steel | Beveled | 0.085 ± 0.001 | No | Nail Point | None required, but polishing with our Axle Polish or Axle Polishing kit (3 finest papers) is recommended |
| 4095-Speed for BSA, PineCar, Outlaw, etc. |
5 | Zinc-plated Steel | Beveled | 0.0870 ± 0.0005 | No | Blunt | None required, but polishing with our Axle Polish or Axle Polishing kit (3 finest papers) is recommended |
| 5464-18 Wheeler Axle Set | 9-long, 3-std | Zinc-plated Steel | Beveled | 0.0870 ± 0.0005 | No | Blunt | None required, but polishing with our Axle Polish or Axle Polishing kit (3 finest papers) is recommended |
| 4096-Nickel Speed for BSA, PineCar, Outlaw, etc. |
5 | Nickel-plated Steel | Beveled | 0.0870 ± 0.0005 | No | Blunt | None required, but polishing with our Axle Polish or Axle Polishing kit (3 finest papers) is recommended |
| 4051-Pro Stainless Steel for BSA, PineCar, etc. |
4 | Stainless Steel | Beveled | .088 ±0.0005 .093 ± 0.0005 |
No | Machined Point | None required, but polishing with our Axle Polish or Axle Polishing kit (2 finest papers) is recommended |
| 4052-Pro Grooved Stainless Steel for BSA, PineCar, etc. |
4 | Stainless Steel | Beveled | .088 ±0.0005 .093 ± 0.0005 |
No | Machined Point | None required, but polishing with our Axle Polish or Axle Polishing kit (2 finest papers) is recommended |
| 4100-Titanium Grooved for BSA, PineCar, etc. |
4 | Titanium | Beveled | .088 ±0.0005 .093 ± 0.0005 |
No | Machined Point | None required, but polishing with our Axle Polish or Axle Polishing kit (2 finest papers) is recommended |
| 4093-Super Speed for BSA, PineCar, etc. |
4 | Nickel-plated Stainless Steel | Beveled | 0.0910 ± 0.0005 | No | Machined Point | None required, but polishing with our Axle Polish or Axle Polishing kit (2 finest papers) is recommended |
| 4098-Grooved Super Speed for BSA, PineCar, etc. |
4 | Nickel-plated Stainless Steel | Beveled | 0.0910 ± 0.0005 Dual Groove |
No | Machined Point | None required, but polishing with our Axle Polish or Axle Polishing kit (2 finest papers) is recommended |
| 4025-Speed Axles for Awana | 4 | Zinc-plated Steel | Beveled | 0.092 ± 0.0005 Single Groove |
No | Blunt | None required, but polishing with our Axle Polish or Axle Polishing kit (3 finest papers) is recommended |
| 5451-BSA – Stock | 10 | Zinc-plated Steel | Square | 0.088 ± 0.002 | Yes | Nail Point | Full Prep |
| 5465-Awana – Stock | 5 | Zinc-plated Steel | Square | 0.092 ± 0.002 | No | Blunt | None required, but polishing with our Axle Polish or Axle Polishing kit (3 finest papers) is recommended |
| RA Racer – Stock | 4 | Zinc-plated Steel | Square | 0.094 ± 0.002 | Yes | Nail Point | Full Prep |
| 5440-PineCar Nail – Stock | 5 | Zinc-plated Steel | Square | 0.088 ± 0.003 | Yes | Nail Point | Full Prep |