Which Wheels To Use

Woz Feb 28, 2010

  1. Woz

    Woz TrainBoard Member

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    I am contemplating changing over to metal wheels, and I would like your opinions on this. Also which makers wheels to use. I am using code 55 rail and mostly MT trucks.
    Don
     
    Woz, Feb 28, 2010
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  2. Powersteamguy1790

    Powersteamguy1790 Permanently dispatched

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    FVM metal wheel sets.
     
    Powersteamguy1790, Feb 28, 2010
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  3. DCESharkman

    DCESharkman TrainBoard Member

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    I agree, the Fox Valley Models metal wheels are the best!
     
    DCESharkman, Feb 28, 2010
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  4. Steve Mann

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    Let's not forget BLMA's new 70 ton and 100 ton trucks with the correct sized metal wheels both sold together at $5 a pair (is it a pair?) Go check BLMA's site. I'd say it's totally worth the price. IMHO.
     
    Steve Mann, Feb 28, 2010
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  5. Tinhare

    Tinhare TrainBoard Member

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    I'll vote for FVM.
    I like the BLMA wheels but the price is outside my range.
    IM wheels are cheeper but I bought 100 packs of 12 and they were terrible. Hats off to IM though they refunded the cost + postage + TAX I paid to get them to the UK.

    Cheers,
    Alan.
     
    Tinhare, Feb 28, 2010
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  6. jagged ben

    jagged ben TrainBoard Member

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    There are a couple different versions of the MT low-profile wheel. The ones currently being produced have a sharper flange, and in my experience are inferior in tracking compared to FVM, whereas the older ones (pre-2000 or so?) have a rounder flange and are equal or superior to FVM.
     
    jagged ben, Feb 28, 2010
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