Novacar – Wheel Types


Novacar uses Majorette wheel types. On most models we find the 8DOT wheels, with approximately 11 mm in diameter by 6 mm in width. The "rim" protrudes about 0,6 mm from the tire and is highlighted with "chrome" paint and decorated in a concentric way with 8 small circular recesses, visually resembling dots. On the Chevrolet Corvette, Ferrari F40 and F1 models, we find the ELO wheel, approximately 12 mm in diameter by 9 mm in width. The "rim" features a "chrome" trim line protruding about 0,6 mm from the tire and, barely noticeable, 5 spokes in relief. The Nissan Terrano, Jeep and Van come with 5RDL wheels, with approximately 13 mm in diameter by 7 mm in width. The "rim" protrudes about 0,6 mm from the tire and is decorated in a concentric way with 5 curved dashes inside two trim lines. All these elements are molded in relief and highlighted with "chrome" paint.

Novacar wheels are molded in black plastic. The quality of printed details is usually good, but over time the "chrome" finish appears to be less durable than usual in other Majorette series. The axles used are ±1 mm thick. Light and without suspension, these little toy cars are not usually good rollers. ●


A Novacar usa tipos de rodas da Majorette. Na maioria dos modelos encontramos as rodas 8DOT, com aproximadamente 11 mm de diâmetro por 6 mm de largura. A "jante" sobressai cerca de 0,6 mm do pneu e é realçada com tinta "cromada" e decorada de forma concêntrica com 8 pequenas reentrâncias circulares, visualmente semelhantes a pontos. Nos modelos Chevrolet Corvette, Ferrari F40 e F1, encontramos a roda ELO, com aproximadamente 12 mm de diâmetro por 9 mm de largura. A "jante" apresenta uma linha decorativa "cromada" sobressaindo cerca de 0,6 mm do pneu e, quase imperceptíveis, 5 raios em relevo. O Nissan Terrano, Jeep e Van vêm com rodas 5RDL, com aproximadamente 13 mm de diâmetro por 7 mm de largura. A "jante" sobressai cerca de 0,6 mm do pneu e é decorada de forma concêntrica com 5 traços curvos dentro de duas linhas decorativas. Todos estes elementos são moldados em relevo e destacados com tinta "cromada".

As rodas da Novacar são moldadas em plástico preto. A qualidade dos detalhes impressos é geralmente boa, mas com o tempo o acabamento "cromado" parece ser menos durável do que o habitual em outras séries Majorette. Os eixos usados têm ±1 mm de diametro. Leves e sem suspensão, estes carrinhos não costumam ser bons roladores. ●





8DOT 
Black plastic / chrome rim
Diameter ø ±11 mm 
Width ±6 mm (incl. 0,60 mm rim relief)
Axle ø ±1,0 mm 




ELO 
Black plastic / chrome rim
Diameter ø ±12 mm 
Width ±9 mm (incl. 0,60 mm rim relief)
Axle ø ±1,0 mm 




5RDL 
Black plastic / chrome rim
Diameter ø ±13 mm 
Width ±7 mm (incl. 0,60 mm rim relief)
Axle ø ±1,0 mm 


Matching the wheels

Model

Wheel

Ø mm

Tire/Rim

Most models

 

8DOT

±11

Black/chrome

Chevrolet Corvette, Ferrari F40 and F1

 

ELO

±12

Black/chrome

Nissan Terrano, Jeep and Van

 

5RDL

±13

Black/chrome


● References

Majorette Model Cars Wiki | "Wheel Types" 

1 mm → 0.039 in
1 g → 0.035 oz 


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