The Metal wheels are a set of unlockable wheels in Mario Kart 8 and Mario Kart 8 Deluxe.
They mainly boost in Speed and Weight and decrease Acceleration and Traction. In both games, their stats are shared with the Gold Tires.
Description[]
The Metal wheels feature thin tires with sharp grooves in a shiny dark-gray tint. There is a yellow rim on each wheel, which is shaped like a propeller.
How to unlock[]
- Collect a randomised number of Coins.
Appearances[]
Mario Kart 8[]
The Metal wheels made their Mario Kart debut in Mario Kart 8. They offer a boost in Speed and Weight, whilst hindering Acceleration and Traction.
Out of all wheels in the game, the Metal wheels tie with the Monster, Hot Monster and Gold Tires for the lowest Acceleration and Mini-Turbo boosts whilst having the highest Weight boost.
Mario Kart 8 Deluxe[]
In the Nintendo Switch port of Mario Kart 8, the Metal wheels' stats have been slightly altered; their Speed boost has increased, while their Weight has stayed the same. Like the original, Acceleration and Traction are decreased with these tires, although the decrease is greater in this game. However, these tires now slightly decrease Handling.
Out of all wheels in the game, the Metal wheels tie with the Slick, Cyber Slick and Gold Tires for the highest Speed boost whilst having the lowest Mini-Turbo boost, the Monster, Hot Monster and Gold Tires for the highest Weight boost, and the Gold Tires for the lowest Acceleration boost.
CPU-controlled Koopa Troopa, Metal Mario, Pink Gold Peach, Iggy, Dry Bones and Wiggler are likely to be seen using the Metal wheels, usually paired with the Steel Driver, whilst Metal Mario uses them with the Jet Bike and Pink Gold Peach uses them with the Comet.
Statistics[]
Mario Kart 8[]
Stat Name | Stat Value |
---|---|
Speed | +0.25 |
Acceleration | -0.5 |
Weight | +0.5 |
Handling | 0 |
Traction | -0.5 |
Mini-Turbo | -0.5 |
Mario Kart 8 Deluxe[]
Stat Name | Stat Value |
---|---|
Speed | +0.5 |
Acceleration | -1 |
Weight | +0.5 |
Handling | -0.25 |
Traction | -0.75 |
Mini-Turbo | -0.75 |