Tamiya 70241 Fun Sponge Tires STEM Kit - Creative Mini 4WD Add-on  [70241]

Tamiya 70241 - Fun Sponge Tires
Price:
CAD$10.32
Brand:
Tamiya
Model:
70241
GTIN:
4950344702411
Condition:
Brand New
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Bring more motion to STEM builds with Tamiya 70241 Fun Sponge Tires

The Tamiya 70241 Fun Sponge Tires set gives classroom projects and hobby benches a simple way to explore motion and mechanics. Made for experimentation, these sponge tyres let builders test how shape and softness affect movement, making them a practical tool for learning and play.

Varied sponge shapes for hands-on tests

The kit includes multiple blue sponge profiles including circular, cross-shaped and apostrophe-shaped pieces. Each form produces different behavior: the cross shape helps climb small obstacles, while the apostrophe shape creates a stop-start, rhythmic motion. These distinct motions help visualise mechanical concepts during trials and demos.

Fits large-diameter Mini 4WD wheels and adjusts easily

Designed to pair with large-diameter Mini 4WD car wheels, these sponge tyres can be tuned with optional cut-away sections in the sidewalls to soften the contact. That lets builders tailor grip and responsiveness to suit ramps, ramps with bumps or smooth tracks.

Contents included in the kit

  • Sponge Tire Sheet (160mm x 105mm)
  • Yellow Wheels x4
  • 3x100mm Hex Shaft x1
  • Double-Sided Tape x4 sheets
Fitting is straightforward: cut or trim the sponge sheet to shape, attach the sponge to the supplied yellow wheels using the double-sided tape, and secure with the hex shaft where needed.
Smooth tracks and light off-road surfaces show the unique motions best. The cross shape handles small obstacles, while the apostrophe shape creates interesting motion on uneven surfaces.
Prepare multiple sample wheels with different sponge shapes and softness settings, then run side-by-side comparisons so students can observe how each affects traction and movement.

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