Jet Wheel Construction |
Jet Wheel Designs & Dimensions
"BV" Brake - How it Works | Wheel / Axle Grease
Wheel & Tire
Tune Up | Oil-Lite Bushings
BVM's Patented brake system |
The tires are molded from a special rubber compound because cut foam tires just won't deliver the scale shape and resilience your jet needs, and BVM tires won't get flat spots when your model sits static. A high density outer surface encapsulates a lower density rubber core that provides a tire with great wear characteristics yet can absorb hard landing shock loads. The tires can't spin off because they are through bolted rim-to-rim in eight places. The wheels are precision machined from aluminum in one piece for maximum strength and accuracy with minimum weight. Precision ground axles and matching brass bushings provide wobble free high speed performance. |
Jet Wheel Designs & Dimensions
 2-1/4" DIAMETER |
Main Wheel (with Brakes) A popular size for BVM Sport Jets that is also being used for Yellow A/C F-4 mains. Weight 1.8oz • Width 3/4" |
 2-5/8" DIAMETER |
Main Wheel (with Brakes) Developed specifically for grass field ops with Sport Jets where it's larger diameter can be accommodated in the wheel well. Also available without the brake unit. Weight 2.5oz • Width 13/16" |
 3-1/2" DIAMETER |
Main Wheel (with Brakes) Handling the side loads on narrow stance models like the F-80/T-33 are a specialty of these BVM Jet Wheels making them a real necessity for good ground handling. Weight 4oz • Width 7/8" |
 2-1/4" DIAMETER |
Nose Wheel (no Brakes) Designed as a nose wheel for BVM Sport Jets and the F-4 Phantom, this non-brake unit can also be used as a main wheel for many models. Weight 1.8oz • Width 3/4" |
 2-5/8" DIAMETER |
Nose Wheel (no Brakes) Designed for the scale Sabre Jet nose wheel. Modelers have found that it helps to have a larger nose wheel for grass field operations with some sport jets. Weight 2.3oz • Width 13/16" |
 3" DIAMETER |
Main Wheel (with Brakes) The popular BVM Sabre Jet and Fury version use this brake equipped main wheel for great runway handling. Can be used on other models requiring 3" dia mains. Weight 2.9oz • Width 13/16" |
 3-1/4" DIAMETER |
Nose Wheel (no Brakes) Several different style castings were used for the F-80/T-33 nose wheels and these details are machined into the aluminum. The molded discs (pg 2) can be added for another popular style. Weight 3.5oz • Width 7/8" |
 3-1/2" DIAMETER |
Main Wheel (with Brakes) Manufactured expressly for the BVM F-4 super scale model to handle the weight and high tire speeds experienced on take-off. The brakes are powerful enough to hold back the twin .91's at full throttle. Weight 6.8oz • Width 1-5/16" |
 4" DIAMETER |
Main Wheel (with Brakes) This new MiG-15 main wheel is beautiful with its solid design incorporating the patented BVM brake and screws through the tire as per all BVM wheels. With its 4" diameter and thin profile, this wheel can also be great for main wheels on other scale or sport aircraft. This wheel utilizes a 1/4" axle. Weight 5.4oz • Width 7/8" |
 4-1/8" DIAMETER |
Main Wheel (with Brakes) BVM's largest tire/wheel combination is 4-1/8" diameter and 1-1/4" wide. It easily handles the 45lb load of the Rafale with full tanks. Weight 8oz • Width 1-1/4" |
 2-5/8" DIAMETER |
Nose Wheel This 2-5/8" diameter wheel has additional hex bolt heads on the inner rim to replicate the real Rafale nose wheel. It utilizes a 3/16" axle. Weight 2.5oz • Width 13/16" |
US Patent #5,601,159
It's very simple, air pressure is injected into the "O"ring groove inside the "O"ring's inner diameter forcing it out against the wheels inner drum. Note: The pressure does not push the wheel outward against the retaining washer. Elasticity of the "O"ring releases the brake when air pressure is relaxed. Brake application uses only 1 to 2 psi of your retract actuation supply or you can add a small air tank to your model. This is a brake that is very tough to wear out - the BVM factory flying team hasn't been able to yet!
Jet Wheel Construction |
Jet Wheel Designs & Dimensions
"BV" Brake - How it Works
