The idea of replacing the wheels on this model is perhaps a good one.
However, the axels on this model are extremely small diameter with a knurled end. Apparently there is a bushing within the wheel itself which allows the wheel to rotate around it while the axel's knurled end keeps the bushing from moving. With this being the case I felt it would be more efficient and practical to replace the missing wheel rather than try and adapt conventional wheels to these unusual axels.
Have you replaced the wheels on any of these Loc Riderz models?
If so, what wheels did you use and were the wheels still able to rotate?
The model is marketed by Malibu International Ltd.
The website listed on the packaging is inoperable. I called the company and have only gotten a message machine. No one ever returned my call regarding a request for model information, spare parts, customer service, etc..
The Loc Riderz black 1954 Chevrolet Bel Air convertible I just got a Wallyworld is missing the gold front wheel and tire as per the pic above !
And Wally doesn't have any models like this left to exchange with. It is a very nice model otherwise.
I know it is a long shot but if you have a spare wire wheel and tire from one of these Loc Riderz, would you let me know, please? Or if you might have wheel which would fit these small diameter axels so that the wheels would roll.
The model is in perfect condition except for that one missing gold wire wheel and tire!!!
HOWEVER
I will swap the wheels on this Malibu International Ltd. 1:24 scale model if I can. The wheels are currently mounted on fixed, non-rotating axels. The wheels are attached to the axels by way of a knurled end on the axel. Evidently, the wheel rotates around a bushing within the wheel and the fixed bushing has a hole wherein the knurled axel end resides, thereby holding the wheel to the axel. The axels are quite small diameter.
My question is: are there very many wheels that could be used for a swap that are configured with the wheel rotating around a fixed bushing within the wheel?
What brands of models would have these particular kinds of wheels?
Since the fixed, non-rotating axels are so small, either the hole in the bushing of a replacement wheel would need to be reduced in diameter OR the axel expanded in terms of diameter to accept the larger hole.
Many wheels that I have seen have just a mounting hole and the wheel as well as the axel both rotate together. This is not the case with this model's wheels and axels.
Appreciate the help!
However, the axels on this model are extremely small diameter with a knurled end. Apparently there is a bushing within the wheel itself which allows the wheel to rotate around it while the axel's knurled end keeps the bushing from moving. With this being the case I felt it would be more efficient and practical to replace the missing wheel rather than try and adapt conventional wheels to these unusual axels.
Have you replaced the wheels on any of these Loc Riderz models?
If so, what wheels did you use and were the wheels still able to rotate?
The model is marketed by Malibu International Ltd.
The website listed on the packaging is inoperable. I called the company and have only gotten a message machine. No one ever returned my call regarding a request for model information, spare parts, customer service, etc..

The Loc Riderz black 1954 Chevrolet Bel Air convertible I just got a Wallyworld is missing the gold front wheel and tire as per the pic above !
And Wally doesn't have any models like this left to exchange with. It is a very nice model otherwise.
I know it is a long shot but if you have a spare wire wheel and tire from one of these Loc Riderz, would you let me know, please? Or if you might have wheel which would fit these small diameter axels so that the wheels would roll.
The model is in perfect condition except for that one missing gold wire wheel and tire!!!
HOWEVER
I will swap the wheels on this Malibu International Ltd. 1:24 scale model if I can. The wheels are currently mounted on fixed, non-rotating axels. The wheels are attached to the axels by way of a knurled end on the axel. Evidently, the wheel rotates around a bushing within the wheel and the fixed bushing has a hole wherein the knurled axel end resides, thereby holding the wheel to the axel. The axels are quite small diameter.
My question is: are there very many wheels that could be used for a swap that are configured with the wheel rotating around a fixed bushing within the wheel?
What brands of models would have these particular kinds of wheels?
Since the fixed, non-rotating axels are so small, either the hole in the bushing of a replacement wheel would need to be reduced in diameter OR the axel expanded in terms of diameter to accept the larger hole.
Many wheels that I have seen have just a mounting hole and the wheel as well as the axel both rotate together. This is not the case with this model's wheels and axels.
Appreciate the help!