Cord Wheel 60 mm vs Tire 28 mm: eitech Wheel Parts
By eitech Metallbaukasten | Published: 2026-10-18
Category: Comparisons
Compare the eitech Cord wheel Ø 60 mm and Tire Ø 28 mm to see which replacement part fits your model build. Understand the size, role, and trade-offs before you order.
Quick answer
Choose the Cord wheel Ø 60 mm if you need a complete, larger-diameter wheel for a mechanism like a pulley or winch. Choose the Tire Ø 28 mm if you need a small, low-cost replacement tire for a wheel hub in a vehicle model.
Size and role differences
The Cord wheel Ø 60 mm is a complete unit with a 60 mm diameter, designed for applications where a larger wheel is needed, such as a cord pulley or a crank mechanism. The Tire Ø 28 mm is a much smaller part—a single tire only—meant to fit onto a compatible wheel hub (not included) for a vehicle model. Their sizes and intended uses are distinct, so the right choice depends on what your build requires.
Cost and completeness
The Cord wheel is supplied complete and costs USD 2.06 (compared to USD 2.99), so you get a ready-to-use part. The Tire is just a tire at USD 0.15 (compared to USD 0.20), making it very affordable but requiring a separate hub. If you need a quick, no-extra-parts solution, the Cord wheel is more convenient. If you are on a tight budget and already have the hub, the Tire is the cheaper option.
Trade-offs at a glance
- Cord wheel Ø 60 mm: Complete, larger diameter, ready to use. Costs USD 2.06.
- Tire Ø 28 mm: Single tire only, very small diameter, needs a separate hub. Costs USD 0.15. Verify your hub size before ordering the tire.
- Key trade-off: The Cord wheel is a self-contained part for mechanisms; the Tire is a low-cost component for vehicle wheels but incomplete on its own. If you need a wheel that can roll, the Tire alone won't work—you need the hub.
Product facts
- Cord wheel Ø 60 mm, complete.: The Cord wheel Ø 60 mm is a complete unit with a 60 mm diameter, supplied as a single part under SKU 01312. It is ready to install without needing additional components, saving you assembly time.
Cord wheel Ø 60 mm, complete. - Tire Ø 28 mm: The Tire Ø 28 mm is a single replacement tire from the eitech Manufaktur line, SKU 01305, Standard configuration. It is a low-cost part but requires a separate wheel hub to be functional, so check compatibility first.
Tire Ø 28 mm
Which one fits your build?
Best for
- Builders who need a complete, larger wheel for a pulley, winch, or crank mechanism
- Modelers on a tight budget who already have a compatible wheel hub and just need a replacement tire
Not for
- The Cord wheel is not suitable if you need a small rolling tire for a vehicle model
- The Tire Ø 28 mm is not suitable if you need a ready-to-use wheel without extra parts
