on the right is a Prototype tire with model shop molded wheels
Real Riders were a concept developed by Bob Rosas and Larry Wood to appeal to the adult collector. Bob Rosas, Hot Wheels Designer and Engineer 1969-1989, has said that, "We were aware that many older collectors, really liked the realistic aspects of Hot Wheels, and real rubber tires and white lettering with mag style wheels were a natural."
Real Riders may refer to one of the following:
- Real Rider Wheels, the term commonly used to describe any 2-piece wheel that features a rubber tread.
- Real Riders Series, the name of a series of Hot Wheels cars featuring these wheels.
- 2001 HWC.com began using RR's
- 2005 Real Rider premium series
Other series featuring Real Rider tires:
- Treasure Hunts 1995 - Present featured many cars with RR's
- Auto Milestones 2002
- Ultra Hots Series 2006 - 2007
- 2009 Classics 5 Chase pieces
- Garage Premiums 2009 -
- 2010 Hot Wheels Delivery
- 2011 - 2012 Nostalgic Brands
- 2013 - Present Pop Culture
- 2016 - Present Car Culture