Stock wheel and axle weight?

[TX Newbie]

I have a relatively simple question that I haven't found an answer to yet. How much do the stock wheels and axles weigh right out of the box? I know there's going to be some variation but need a rough idea. I forgot to weigh my son's car with the wheels and axles at the construction workshop our pack had, and I don't have easy access to a scale. I'd like the car to be as close as possible to 5 oz at check in. Thanks.

 

[Vitamin K]

They weigh just under half an ounce for four wheel and four axles.

Also, if you live near a post office that has one of those self-service kiosks, you can use the scale to weigh your son's car. Just bring some of the top-up weights that you plan to use and add them, and the car, to the scale until you have what you want.

 

[TX Newbie]

Thanks Vitamin K. I appreciate the info. and the tip about the Post Office.

 

[CivilWarTalk]

You can also check this chart we created last year: http://www.pinewoodderbyonline.com/post/civil-war-talks-wheel-chart-7428308?pid=1287374711

It shows stock wheels weighing 2.7g each.

 

[CivilWarTalk]

Oh, and I have DD4H Dynasty 92x Axles (4) weighing in at 3.0g together, so for four wheels and axles:

Axles 3g x1
Wheels 2.7g x4

Total Weight= 13.8g = 0.486 oz

Scout Axles may be slightly different...

Updated to reflect discussion below...

 

[Rat Pack Racing]

CivilWar, I think you mean the .092 axles weigh .8gr. each. The total for wheels and axles should be 14gr. or.49oz.

 

[Vitamin K]

According to my most sensitive scale, a stock BSA axle weighs in at .87g (.031oz)

 

[Rat Pack Racing]

CivilWar, I believe you mean .8gr. each for the .092 axles. The wheels and axles should weigh 14gr. or .49oz.

Disregard, double post!!

 

[CivilWarTalk]

It's possible I goofed, my notes from last year aren't clear if I weighed 4 axles or just one, you are probably right. My total does seem high and doesn't match my total weight, so I bet your right, my total should be .49oz

My mistake...

 

[TX Newbie]

Thanks for the quick responses everyone. I appreciate the help. We're going to try and get the car put together this weekend to give us time to tweek on it if need be.