Screw Drivers Wheel Guide

Complete Wheel Guide for Screw Drivers

Wheels are the most important point of contact between your vehicle and the track. The wrong wheel choice can turn a powerful engine into a spinning, sliding mess, while the right tires transform a modest build into a competitive racer. Screw Drivers offers a wide variety of wheel types, each designed for specific terrains and driving styles. This guide covers every wheel in the game and explains how to match them to your build and the track you are racing on.

Carriage Tires

Carriage tires are the most stable wheels in Screw Drivers. They come in two variants:

Small Carriage Tire

The small carriage tire is wide, low, and incredibly stable. It has a large contact patch that keeps your vehicle planted on the ground, making it nearly impossible to tip over. The trade-off is speed — carriage tires are slow. They are best suited for beginner builds, heavy machines, and any vehicle where stability matters more than velocity.

Wide Carriage Tire

An even wider version of the small carriage tire. The wide carriage tire provides maximum stability at the cost of additional weight and rolling resistance. Use these for vehicles that carry heavy loads, tall builds with a high center of gravity, or designs where tipping would be catastrophic.

Carriage tires work on any surface but truly shine on rough terrain where their wide profile absorbs bumps and keeps traction consistent.

Rubber Tires

Rubber tires offer a balanced middle ground between the slow stability of carriage tires and the raw speed of racing wheels.

Thin Rubber Tire

The thin rubber tire is lightweight and provides decent grip on paved roads. It is a solid all-around choice for early career builds that need more speed than carriage tires can offer without sacrificing too much stability. The narrow profile reduces rolling resistance, letting your engine push the vehicle to higher speeds.

Big Rubber Tire

A larger version of the thin rubber tire with a bigger contact patch. The big rubber tire improves grip at the cost of slightly more weight and rolling resistance. It is a good upgrade when you need better cornering traction but are not ready for the commitment of full racing wheels.

Rubber tires perform well on paved and light dirt surfaces. They are the default recommendation for players who are unsure which wheel to pick.

Racing Wheels

Racing wheels are built for one thing: speed on paved surfaces. They have a narrow, hard compound that minimizes rolling resistance and maximizes top speed. However, they lose grip quickly on dirt or rough terrain.

Racing Wheel Small

The smallest racing wheel. It is lightweight and fast, ideal for nimble builds with a low center of gravity. The small contact patch means you need precise steering and good suspension to keep it under control.

Racing Wheel Medium

The standard racing wheel. It provides a good balance of speed and grip for most circuit racing scenarios. If you are building a dedicated track racer, this is the wheel to start with.

Racing Wheel Big

The largest racing wheel. It has a bigger contact patch than the medium, providing more grip in corners at the cost of additional weight. Big racing wheels are excellent for high-speed builds that need stability through fast sweeping turns.

Racing wheels are the go-to choice for paved circuit racing, time trials, and any track where the surface is smooth. Avoid them on dirt or gravel — they will slide uncontrollably.

Dirt Wheels

Dirt wheels are designed for off-road tracks with loose surfaces, jumps, and uneven terrain. They have a knobby tread pattern that digs into dirt and gravel for maximum traction.

Dirt Wheel Small

The compact dirt wheel is lightweight and agile. It works well on vehicles designed for tight, technical off-road courses where maneuverability is more important than outright speed.

Dirt Wheel Big

The large dirt wheel provides superior grip on rough terrain. The bigger profile absorbs impacts from jumps and rocks more effectively. Use these for off-road builds that tackle steep hills, rough trails, and jump-heavy tracks.

Dirt wheels are slower on paved surfaces than racing wheels, but they dominate on natural terrain. If a track has significant off-road sections, dirt wheels are the clear winner.

Wheel Size and Performance

Wheel size affects more than just appearance. Larger wheels:

• Increase top speed because they cover more ground per rotation
• Decrease acceleration because the engine has more rotational mass to spin
• Improve obstacle clearance, letting you drive over bumps and rocks more easily
• Add weight to the build

Smaller wheels do the opposite: quicker acceleration, lower top speed, and less clearance. The right size depends on your engine power, gear ratio, and the track layout.

A common mistake is putting large wheels on a low-power engine without adjusting gears. The vehicle will struggle to move because the engine cannot spin the heavy wheels fast enough. Always match wheel size to your engine output and gear configuration.

Matching Wheels to Race Type

Here is a quick reference for choosing wheels based on the track:

• Paved circuits — Racing wheels (medium or big) for maximum speed and cornering grip.
• Dirt and off-road — Dirt wheels (small or big) for traction on loose surfaces.
• Mixed terrain — Rubber tires as a compromise that handles both surfaces adequately.
• Stability-focused — Carriage tires for beginner builds or vehicles that tend to flip.
• Hill climbing — Big rubber tires or dirt wheels for consistent grip on steep inclines.

Experimenting with different wheel combinations is part of the building process. Many experienced players keep multiple wheel setups saved and swap them depending on the track.

Related Pages

• Parts Hub — Overview of all part categories
• Beginner Builds — Starter vehicles with recommended wheel choices
• Map Guide — Track surfaces and terrain types
• Engines — Pairing engines with the right wheels
• Gears — Gear ratios for different wheel sizes