Have diecast wheels reached their maximum potential?

Car_boi Thursday, 8/25/2022

Over the years, Hot Wheels (not entirely sure for other brands) has released wheels that have improved the car's speed. We've seen High Speed Wheels, the thin High Speed Racing Wheels and FTEs released by Mattel, but have they truly met their maximum potential?

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Redline_Salvage_Inc 8/25/22

For a $1 retail mass produced mainline I'd say yes. Fun fact about HSW all-Acetal wheels, Acetal is a newer brand name for Delrin. Mattel has been using Delrin since they started in 1968, it's what they made the wheel bearings out of, so not really new technology there, just marketing strategy.

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Thanks, I didn't know that fun fact :) — Car_boi

redlinederby 8/26/22

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I'd second Redline's thoughts...if we're waiting for better quality out of $1 cars that come off the assembly line, we're going to be waiting a long time. Until Hot Wheels decides to design and make things specifically targeted toward the competitive racing market, it's not going to change.

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