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Are the new 8420 tires bigger than the last model's?
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Fri, 22 Jul 2005 16:46:12 GMT
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Are the tires for the 8420 set the largest size lego makes (4.25"?)  What are
the black ball joint-pieces between the rim and the bionicle round piece for?

http://www.brickshelf.com/cgi-bin/gallery.cgi?i=1310455

Are they just there to look like bearings?



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  Re: Are the new 8420 tires bigger than the last model's?
 
(...) No, I believe the power puller balloon tyre is about the same diameter, and much wider. (...) Possibly. They may also be there as "spacers" to ensure the wheel is at the centre-line of the bike. As I don't have the set yet, I can't say for (...) (19 years ago, 22-Jul-05, to lugnet.technic)
  Re: Are the new 8420 tires bigger than the last model's?
 
Hello Nathan, The largest tyres are the tyres from the power puller or the 4x4 off roader. these are 10.5 cm. but I believe you do know that. I would estimate these tyres are 8.1 cm in diameter as all motorcycle models do have tyres of this (...) (19 years ago, 23-Jul-05, to lugnet.technic)

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