1-3/4" Treaded Wheel

1-3/4" Treaded Birch Wheel — Oversized Wooden Wheel for Realistic Model Trucks & Engineering Projects

The 1-3/4" treaded birch wheel features a pronounced tire tread pattern around its 5/8" thick birch hardwood body, engineered for authenticity and strength in large model vehicles, construction equipment replicas, and interactive architectural dioramas. Designed for smooth rolling on standard 1/4" axles and finished with a sanded, unfinished surface, this wheel delivers the load capacity, scale realism, and visual impact essential for demanding wooden toy and display builds.

Key Features

• Defined, continuous treads provide true-to-life tire detail for off-road vehicles, dump trucks, and machinery
• Robust 5/8" thickness increases durability and enables load-bearing use in functional toys and prototypes
• 1/4" (6.35 mm) center bore accepts common dowels and axles, facilitating secure rolling assembly
• Depressed hub and sharp outer edge lend accuracy and dimension to high-fidelity scale models
• Crafted from kiln-dried birch for consistent performance and easy finishing
• Pre-sanded, unfinished wood ready for painting, staining, or detailed finishing touches
• Uniform diameter and tight roundness tolerance for balanced rolling in multi-wheel assemblies
• Available in multiple pack sizes for workshops, kit builds, or batch production

Specifications

• Diameter: 1-3/4" (44.45 mm)
• Thickness: 5/8" (15.88 mm)
• Hole Size: 1/4" (6.35 mm)
• Material: Kiln-dried birch hardwood
• Style: Treaded, with depressed hub
• Finish: Unfinished, sanded smooth
• Roundness Tolerance: ±0.01" (±0.25 mm)
• Available Pack Sizes: 12, 100, 500, bulk

Suggested Uses

Use the 1-3/4" treaded wheel for projects like industrial model dump trucks, robust toy bulldozers, or heavy-duty STEM engineering vehicles requiring realistic rolling action and scale presence. Its generous profile suits mobile tool carts, classroom learning props, or as a high-impact visual element in farm equipment dioramas. For a clever idea, employ these wheels in a large interactive marble run or as bold, decorative hooks in an industrial-themed kids’ room—each groove providing both function and durable, tactile design appeal.

Frequently Asked Questions

• Does the tread pattern extend all the way around?
  Yes, the tread grooves are continuous to replicate real tires on any face or angle in your build.
• Will these accept a standard 1/4" wooden axle?
  The 1/4" center hole is designed for a snug, secure fit with common axles, dowels, and pegs.
• Is the wheel suitable for working and display models?
  The durable birch and substantial thickness support both rolling toy applications and static, detailed displays.
• Are the wheels sanded and finish-ready?
  Each is pre-sanded for immediate painting, staining, or custom finishing with woodburning and decals.
• Can I order bulk quantities for classroom or production needs?
  Large and small pack options are available for any project scale.
• Will the tread detail last with normal use?
  Birch holds tread patterns well through regular rolling on smooth surfaces or light outdoor use if sealed.
• Is the depressed hub only for looks?
  The hub creates a scale-correct appearance and can help seat axles flush for professional results.
• How do I ensure the wheels align for smooth rolling?
  Uniform diameter and true roundness allow easy, balanced mounting in four-wheel or multi-wheel builds.

This 1-3/4" treaded birch wheel delivers scale realism and load-bearing performance—an ideal choice for museum-quality models, interactive toys, and engineering builds that require both appearance and durable, rolling function.