The Wood wheels (Wooden in Europe and Wood Ring (ウッドリング) in Japan) are a set of unlockable wheels in Mario Kart 7, Mario Kart 8, and Mario Kart 8 Deluxe. The stats of the Wood tires seem to differ as these tires appeared in later games.
Description[]
As they first appeared in Mario Kart 7, the Wood wheels looked more like wood wheels, with the tires using a very short log so that it's repurposed for a tire. There is a also a small silver rim in each Wood tire. which has a smaller point in the middle that stands out.
Starting with Mario Kart 8, the Wood tires have received a significant redesign. This time, This time though, they look more like wagon wheels, similar to the tires used for the Heart Coach and Bloom Coach from Mario Kart: Double Dash!! and the Daytripper from Mario Kart Wii. Here, there are six thick, white lines that join from the center from the thin wooden tire, which has a large hole pierced through it. The center features a cylindrical piece that has a yellow rim that is tiny yet shiny.
How to unlock[]
- Collect as many coins as you can and hope you get lucky.
Appearances[]
Mario Kart 7[]
The Wood as seen in Mario Kart 7.
The Wood wheels make their first appearance in Mario Kart 7. They provide a good boost to acceleration and a strong handling boost, but their speed and weight are hindered.
Additionally, the Wood tires are the only set of tires in this game to offer a handling boost, but no off-road lift.
Stats[]
| Stat Name | Stat Value |
|---|---|
| Speed | -0.5 |
| Acceleration | +0.5 |
| Weight | -0.5 |
| Handling | +1.25 |
| Off-Road | 0 |
Mario Kart 8[]
The Wood tires return in Mario Kart 8. They give an advantage in acceleration and traction, but a disadvantage in speed, weight, and handling. Its stats are identical with the Sponge and Cushion tires.
A CPU-controlled Bowser or Koopalings will occasionally use this wheel, paired with the Landship.
Stats[]
| Stat Name | Stat Value |
|---|---|
| Speed | -0.25 |
| Acceleration | +0.25 |
| Weight | -0.25 |
| Handling | -0.25 |
| Traction | +0.5 |
Mario Kart 8 Deluxe[]
The Wood tires also appear in the Nintendo Switch port of Mario Kart 8. Thier stats have been altered, and now they boost speed for the first time. Handling is also boosted. However, its Acceleration, unlike previous appearances, as been lowered, and it has very low Traction, but the Slick and the Cyber Slick have worse Traction than that. Its stats are identical with the Slim and Crimson Slim tires.
The Wood Tires are occasionally used by a CPU-controlled Bowser or Koopalings with the Landship, Peach and Cat Peach with the Prancer, Baby Peach with the Teddy Buggy, and Baby Daisy uses them with the Wild Wiggler.
Stats[]
| Stat Name | Stat Value |
|---|---|
| Speed | +0.25 |
| Acceleration | -0.5 |
| Weight | 0 |
| Handling | +0.25 |
| Traction | -1 |
Staff Ghost usage[]
- DK Jungle (3DS, Expert) (paired with Donkey Kong, using the Standard Kart and Swooper)
- N64 Kalimari Desert (3DS*, Normal (paired with Shy Guy, using the Cact-X and Swooper)
- DS DK Pass (3DS*, Normal (paired with Donkey Kong, using the Barrel Train and Super Glider)
- Sweet Sweet Canyon:
- (Wii U/Switch 150cc) (paired with Baby Peach, using the Teddy Buggy and Peach Parasol)
- (Switch 200cc) (paired with Peach, using the Prancer and Peach Parasol)
- Dolphin Shoals (Wii U/Switch 150cc) (paired with Wendy, using the Landship and Bowser Kite)
- Bone-Dry Dunes (Switch 200cc) (paired with Dry Bones, using the Pipe Frame and Plane Glider)
- N64 Royal Raceway (Wii U*/Switch* 150cc) (paired with Peach, using the Prancer and Peach Parasol)
- 3DS Toad Circuit (Switch*+ 200cc) (paired with Toadette, using the Prancer and Super Glider)
- Wii Mushroom Gorge (Switch*+ 150cc) (paired with Toadette, using the Teddy Buggy and Super Glider)
- 3DS Rock Rock Mountain (Switch*+ 200cc) (paired with Bowser, using the Landship and Super Glider)
- DS Peach Gardens (Switch*+ 150cc) (paired with Peach, using the Prancer and Super Glider)
- Tour Amsterdam Drift (Switch*+ 150cc) (paired with Daisy, using the Prancer and Super Glider)
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| Mario Kart 7 vehicle parts | ||||
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| Karts | Nitro karts | Standard Kart • Gold Standard • Birthday Girl • Bumble V • Bruiser • Soda Jet • Tiny Tug • Cact-X • Koopa Clown • Cloud 9 • Zucchini • Blue Seven • Bolt Buggy | ||
| Retro karts | B Dasher • Egg 1 • Barrel Train • Pipe Frame | |||
| Wheels | Standard • Gold Tires • Roller • Slim • Slick • Sponge • Mushroom • Wood • Red Monster • Monster | |||
| Gliders | Super Glider • Gold Glider • Peach Parasol • Flower Glider • Beast Glider • Swooper • Parafoil | |||