(ad) Aero Disc, 2018
A flat disc and trim ring with cooling fins. Comes in three sizes: small medium and large. First used on the 2018 ’85 Honda City Turbo II .
(b5) Baja 5-Spoke Wheel, 2018
First appearing on the new model 2-Tuff this is a threaded tire, deep star 5 spoke wheel with a ring of the same color. It comes in two sizes.
(bl) Blings wheel, 2002
This wheel is a spinner rim style with very little side-wall tire. It comes in only two sizes, large and extra large. It first appeared on the Blings series cars in chrome and gold chrome (blgd).
(BlOr) Bead-lock Off-Road, 2009
This racing off-road wheel has multiple dots on the rim and 6 slots. Only the rim and slots are stamped with chrome or assorted colors. It’s found in 2 sizes, small and large.
(bw) Basic Blackwall tires, 1977
They replaced redline in 1977 and come in assorted rim colors. There are three sizes: small, medium, and large. This wheel was retooled in 2007.
(cm6) Co-molded six-spoke wheels, 2005
These wheels first appeared on the AcceleRacerS series I and they replaced the co-molded five-spoke. It is currently used on some basic line cars and series cars. It comes in assorted colors with or without a stamped trim ring. Tires, rims, and trim ring come in assorted colors and in three sizes – small, medium, and large.
(ct) Construction tires, 1980
These truck wheels come with a knobby tread and were originally issued with yellow hubs (ctyw). Later models came in chrome, or in assorted colors. An extra large version first appeared on the Tractor.
(ct5) Construction five-spoke, 2002
This wheel was designed by Phil Riehlman and used as a construction or off-road tire. It comes in two sizes – large and extra large in chrome and assorted colors.
(dw) Thin drag wheel. Also know as (sk5), 2002
This drag wheel is a thin dish-shaped tire with five dots and an axle head in the center. It is mostly used as the front wheel, but has been found in some models on the front and rear, i.e. Ground FX and Lakester. It comes in two sizes – medium and large.
(dw3) 3-Spoke Directional wheel, also known as Sawblade (sb), 1996
These have three pointy spokes all rotating in the same direction. They come in three sizes – small, medium, and large.
(fan5) Fan 5 spoke, also known as (trap5) or (trp5), 2011
This wheel is the same as the fte2 without the nickel-plated axle. It comes in multiple colors, including copper. It has five spokes in the shape of a fan that are cut all the way through and comes in four sizes – small, medium, large, and extra large.These have three pointy spokes all rotating in the same direction. They come in three sizes – small, medium, and large.
(fte) Faster Than Ever, 2005
This wheel made its appearance in 2005. It only came in a copper color, and what makes them fast is the axle being nickel-plated to spin smoother. It has five spokes that are cut all the way through and comes in four sizes – small, medium, large, and extra large.
(fte2) Faster Than Ever 2, 2011
This wheel made its appearance in 2011. It only came in a copper color, and what makes them fast is the axle being nickel-plated to spin smoother. It has five-spokes in the shape of a fan that are cut all the way through and comes in four sizes – small, medium, large, and extra large.
(sp4r) Four Spoke Revolution Rally Wheel
This wheel made its appearance in 2023 on the Alfa Romeo GTV6 3.0. It has 4 spokes connecting to a large concave rim. The slots between the spokes are hollow.
(ho) Hot Ones wheels, 1981 to present
This 6-spoke slot design was first issued in 1981 for The Hot Ones series and uses a thinner axle. They were originally only issued with gold hubs (hogd) but in 1992 were made with chrome hubs (ho). In 2012 they were redesigned for The Hot Ones reissue. There are two sizes – medium and large.
(ho5) 5 hole wheel, 1996
This wheels features 5 holes around the axle. They have been found in three sizes and multiple colors but primarily in silver, gold, and white
(hsw) High Speed Racing Wheel, 2014
Used in the recent Hot Wheels High Speed Racing Wheels segment. This is thin flat disk wheel with a hexagon design for a truer round wheel and a nickel-plated axle. They were made in clear color plastic with a tampo design. Now it is used in some mainline and Character Cars.
(hw50) Hot Wheels 50th Anniversary, 2018
Used first in the 2018 for the 50th anniversary in the Hot Wheels Racing Team Series. Later used with out the 50 stamped into the wheel. It comes in medium and large sizes.
(id5) Hot Wheels id wheel, 2019
Used exclusively for the Hot Wheels ID line of cars. This wavy 5-spoke design and comes in 2 sizes medium and large.
(idp7) Hot Wheels id progressive 7 spoke wheel, 2022
Used exclusively for the Hot Wheels ID line of cars. This wavy 7-spoke design with 4 shapes that progressively get larger and comes in 2 sizes medium and large.
(j5) Japanese 5-spoke, 2010
This wheel has 5 fork-like spokes, Used mostly on Japanese and Europe sport cars. It comes in two sizes, small and large.
(lw) Lace wheels, also known as bbs, 1996
Called lace wheels by Mattel, these were modeled after the BBS wheels used by Mercedes and other foreign luxury cars.
(lw2) Racing Lace wheel, 1998
This wheel looks similar to a regular lace wheel, but has a smaller rim and larger sidewall tire. It first appeared on the Chaparral 2.
(mc5) Manson Cheung 5-spoke, 2010
Used mostly on sixties and seventies muscle cars. This 5-spoke wheel comes in two sizes: small and large and in multiple colors. Also known as “Muscle Car 5 spoke”
(mk4) Mario Kart 4 slot, 2019
A four slot disc wheel used exclusive for the Mariokart Character Cars vehicles.
(msp5) Five-spoke micro wheel, 2003
This mini five-spoke wheel is found on the Go Kart, Mad Propz and H2GO among others.
(mw3) Motorcycle wheel three-spoke, 1997
This wheel was first used on the Scorchin’ Scooter as a front and a rear wheel design. Comes in two widths.
(mw5) Motorcycle wheel four-spoke, 2023
This wheel is used on the Honda CB750 Café as the front and rear wheel design.
(mw5) Motorcycle wheel five-spoke, 2005
This wheel is used on the Airy 8 as the front and rear wheel design.
(neo) RLC Neo-Classics, 2002
An Original Red Line Reproduction only used on cars offered for sale on the HWC (hotwheelscollectors.com) website. It comes in two sizes, medium and large.
(neodd) RLC Neo-Classics Deep Dish, 2022
An Original Red Line Reproduction only used on cars offered for sale on the HWC (hotwheelscollectors.com) website. It comes in two sizes, medium and large.
(ns6) Neon Speeders 6 Spoke, 2023
Features 6 sets of twin spokes emanating from the hub. The spokes may be completely or half painted. It originated in the 2023 Neon Speeders series. It comes in two sizes, medium and large.
(or6) Off-road Six-spoke, 2009
A modern style, off-road wheel used on lifted 4X4 trucks and cars. It comes in 3 sizes, medium, large, and extra-large. Only the rim is stamped with chrome or colors.
(or8) Off-road Eight-hole, 2024
Off-road wheel with 8 holes used on a variety trucks and cars. The holes do not go all the way through. There is raised lettering on the wheel. First used on 2024 Batman Themed series.
(orm) Off Road motorcycle wheel, 2007
This wheel was first used on the Wastelander. It comes in only one size with assorted color spokes.
(os3) open 3-spoke acetal plastic wheel, 2012
First appeared in Team Hot Wheels High-Speed Wheel Series. It has a nickel-plated axle and an all-acetal plastic wheel. Came only in red, blue, white and green. It was available in 3 sizes, small, medium and large.
(os5) open 5 spoke, also known as (oh5), 2006
This wheel is the same as the Faster Than Ever (fte) wheel except that it doesn’t have the nickel-plated axle. It has five spokes that are cut all the way through and comes in different colors in four sizes – small, medium, large, and extra large. Not all os5 wheels are faster then ever.
(pc5) Pro-Circuit 5 spoke wheel, 1992
This wheel was originally designed for the Pro-Circuit line of cars. They are plastic with plastic tires. The hub has been issued in multiple colors. They come in 4 sizes: small, medium, large, and extra large.
(pr5) Phil Riehlman wheel, 2001
This wheel was named for its designer: Phil Riehlman. It has five double spokes and was issued in chrome and assorted colors. Sizes are small, medium, large, large wide, extra large, and extra large wide.
(ra6) Ryu Asada 6-Spokes, 2017
Designed by Rya Asada this slanted 6-spoke wheel was first used on the El Viento and comes in 2 sizes and multiple colors.
(sa3) Super Advan 3 Spoke, 2022
Inspired by the Super Advan SA3 family of wheels manufactured by Yokohama. The wheel was designed by Fraser Campbell and features a slotted design. It was first used on the Nissan Maxima Drift Car
(skw) Skull wheel, 2017
This wheel first appeared on the 2017 Halloween series. It is a flat face wheel with a skull design and comes in two sizes medium and large. There is also a off-road version of this wheel (orskw)
(slt5) Retro style 5-slot wheel, also known as rs5, 2013
This wheel was first seen on the Cool Classic series. It’s a concave 5-slot wheel styled after the slot wheels of the late 60’s. It comes in two sizes – small and medium.
(sp3) Three-spoke wheel, 1995
These have three spokes in the hubs and smooth plastic tires. They have been found in two sizes – medium and large.
(sp5) Five-spoke wheel, 1995
This five-spoke wheel was added to replace the basic wheel. These have five spokes in the hubs and smooth plastic tires. They’ve been found in four sizes – small, medium, large, and extra large, and in assorted colors.
(sp7) Seven-spoke wheel, 1995
One of the replacements for (uh) wheels for more realism, these have seven spokes in the hubs and smooth plastic tires. They have been found in two sizes – medium and large, and in assorted colors.
(sp10) Ten-spoke wheel, 2003
This wheel has ten spokes and a thin sidewall. They are used on mainline cars and come in four sizes – small, medium, large, and extra large.
(stl8) Steelie 8-slot, 2017
This wheel is based on a rally style wheel without the center cap used on muscle cars in the 70’s. First seen on the Custom ’56 Ford F-100 and the Fast Gassin.
(uh) Ultra Hot wheels, 1984
These were originally made only for The Ultra Hot I series and were retooled for The Hot Ones 2012 remake. They were made in two sizes – medium and large and come in multiple colors.
(vwb) VW Drag Bus rear wheel, 1996
This large deep rim wheel is used primarily on the VW Drag Bus and is mostly black with a chrome trim ring. There is only one size.
(y5) 5-spoke ‘Y’ design, 2002
A single spoke is divided into two at 45 degree angles to form a ‘Y’ shape. Used mostly on luxury and European cars. Made in two sizes, medium and large and comes in multiple colors.
(y10) 10-spoke ‘Y’ design, 2023
A single spoke from hub divides into two to form a ‘Y’ shape. First used on the Celero GT. Made in two sizes, medium and large and comes in multiple colors.
(mm) Modern Muscle, 2024
Similar to the PR5 wheel except the area between the spokes is open (see through). Made in two sizes, medium and large and comes in multiple colors.
(p4) Plus 4, 2024
The Plus 4 Spoke wheel looks like a large plus, +, sign. The four areas between the spokes are hollow / open. Made in two sizes, medium and large and comes in multiple colors.
(st5) Star 5, 2024
The Star 5 Spoke wheel is similar to the sp5 wheel. The five areas between the spokes are hollow / open. Made in two sizes, medium and large and comes in multiple colors.
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My boys and I are getting into Hot Wheels and are finding many older/vintage cars for modifying that have bad wheels and broken axles. Where can we get these plastic wheels listed above to replace the often damaged finds from yester-year? No we do not and are not interested in this rubber tire craze as our vehicles are for racing not sitting collecting dust.
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The mk4 wheels are actually called Standard Wheels.
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