Car Wheels and Parts 3D Modeling Tutorials

This tutorial shows a simple technique for creating a complete tire in 3DStudio MAX using bitmap bump maps for the tread and the side wall.

This tutorial shows how to create a 3D model of a Brembo brake caliper in 3DS Max using box modeling. Requires free registration.

This video tutorial shows the workflow process for the creation of a car hood 3D model using Luxology modo 302. Requires free registration.

In this tutorial shows how to create a rim with 5 spokes in Autodesk AliasStudio, using an overall construction method similar to that of the first tutorial.

The first of a series of three tutorials targeted to beginning users of Alias AutoStudio on the creation of a car wheel from the modeling to the final composition.

This tutorial shows how to model a tire with threads in Rhino. Easy to follow, but a basic knowledge of Rhino is needed.

A visual tutorial on how to model a car wheel. Written for Maya 7 but useful for other modeling software.

A detailed step-by-step tutorial on the creation process of a wheel inspired by the 2005 Shelby Mustang GT500. Includes details about the modelling and rendering process in 3DS Max.

A tutorial that shows how to create a rim in 3D Studio MAX taking as reference the wheel of the McLaren SLR. For beginners.

This tutorial shows how to model and texture a headlight using 3D Studio Max and Mental Ray.

This tutorial shows a technique for creating an RS Alloy (Capri RS3100 type in 3D Studio Max). The method is useful for 4 or more spoked wheels.

This video mini course explains how to model a sportscar wheel in Rhino 4.0. Requires free registration.

This tutorials is a step-by-step guide that shows one of the many way to create a car rim in Rhinoceros. It spans 55 pages.

The first part of a series of high-quality video tutorials that covers the modeling process of an Asanti Wheel in 3DS MAX 8 starting from a reference photo (12.3 MB zipped wmv).

Video tutorial that shows how to model a car wheel in Cinema 4D. (Format:.avi – File size: 17.7 .rar archive).

How to create a detailed racing seat in Rhino. Simple enough, but not for total beginners.

A detailed tutorial on how to create realistic wheels in Rhino3D. A basic knowledge of Rhino modeling and commands is needed. It takes about an hour.

A detailed tutorial on how to model cast wheels in 3D Studio MAX starting from reference photos.