Where to get particular Tires?
Jay!
11-10-2002, 03:32 AM
I need (and turbos86 will, too ;)) a set of blank-sidewall slicks in size "245/40*17" for my set of Fujimi Work Emotion wheels. Well, the 245 is actually too small... the tires need to be 10" (in scale) to fit the wheels. So really, I need 17"x10" slicks. I wouldn't even mind buying a few sets...
Where to start looking? :confused: TIA!
Where to start looking? :confused: TIA!
Purpura Delujo
11-10-2002, 03:37 AM
I want to find some big fat drag slicks...ie 385-435/55-65/15-16. I think they would be quite FAT?
magicmanjk808
11-10-2002, 03:45 AM
you might try american satco (http://www.americansatco.com). i'm not sure if they have what you want but they got tires.
Jay!
11-10-2002, 04:01 AM
Originally posted by magicmanjk808
you might try american satco (http://www.americansatco.com). i'm not sure if they have what you want but they got tires. Thanks, they do have tires, but they don't list the sizes for most... :mad: Anyone know the size of those NASCAR slicks?
you might try american satco (http://www.americansatco.com). i'm not sure if they have what you want but they got tires. Thanks, they do have tires, but they don't list the sizes for most... :mad: Anyone know the size of those NASCAR slicks?
turbos86
11-10-2002, 02:37 PM
On that site, it says:
Goodyear Eagle NASCAR Slick
4 tires per set Correct size and shape to replace tire in Monogram NASCAR kits. Sized to fit Moogram kit wheels. OD 1.15" ID .680" Width .520".
Goodyear SuperStock Drag Slicks
2 tires per set, Now available. Molded in our rubber compound and predecorated with "Goodyear Eagle" ID 0.685" OD 1.235" Width 0.620"
M/T SUPERSTOCK DRAG SLICKS
2 tires per set, Now available. Molded in our rubber compound and predecorated with "M/T". This Mickey Thompson will be available starting in April 2000. ID 0.685" OD 1.235" Width 0.620" Excellent for your bracket racer, prostock etc that needs a modern drag slick.
HOOSIER SUPERSTOCK DRAG SLICK
2 tires per set, Now available. Molded in our rubber compound. Sidewalls are predecorated "HOOSIER". ID 0.685" OD 1.235" Width 0.620" Excellent for your bracket racer or superstock drag car.
Goodyear Eagle NASCAR Slick
4 tires per set Correct size and shape to replace tire in Monogram NASCAR kits. Sized to fit Moogram kit wheels. OD 1.15" ID .680" Width .520".
Goodyear SuperStock Drag Slicks
2 tires per set, Now available. Molded in our rubber compound and predecorated with "Goodyear Eagle" ID 0.685" OD 1.235" Width 0.620"
M/T SUPERSTOCK DRAG SLICKS
2 tires per set, Now available. Molded in our rubber compound and predecorated with "M/T". This Mickey Thompson will be available starting in April 2000. ID 0.685" OD 1.235" Width 0.620" Excellent for your bracket racer, prostock etc that needs a modern drag slick.
HOOSIER SUPERSTOCK DRAG SLICK
2 tires per set, Now available. Molded in our rubber compound. Sidewalls are predecorated "HOOSIER". ID 0.685" OD 1.235" Width 0.620" Excellent for your bracket racer or superstock drag car.
Jay!
11-10-2002, 06:55 PM
Originally posted by turbos86
Goodyear Eagle NASCAR Slick
4 tires per set Correct size and shape to replace tire in Monogram NASCAR kits. Sized to fit Moogram kit wheels. OD 1.15" ID .680" Width .520".These are close, but not quite right. Translated to 1/24 scale, it'd be:
OD: 27.6"
ID: 16.32"
Width: 12.48"
16" ID could be stretched to 17", and 12.5" width could be trimmed to ~10"; but 27" +.5" for stretching would be way too big. The OD of the tires we need should be around 23-25"...
:(
BTW, I got no leads when I asked at Pegasus today... :cry:
Goodyear Eagle NASCAR Slick
4 tires per set Correct size and shape to replace tire in Monogram NASCAR kits. Sized to fit Moogram kit wheels. OD 1.15" ID .680" Width .520".These are close, but not quite right. Translated to 1/24 scale, it'd be:
OD: 27.6"
ID: 16.32"
Width: 12.48"
16" ID could be stretched to 17", and 12.5" width could be trimmed to ~10"; but 27" +.5" for stretching would be way too big. The OD of the tires we need should be around 23-25"...
:(
BTW, I got no leads when I asked at Pegasus today... :cry:
turbos86
11-11-2002, 03:53 AM
Awwww
I'll look into Tamiya's line of mini 4WD tyres
I mean these things!
http://www.tamiyausa.com/product/mini4wd/images/19412.jpg
They use soft rubber tire..I'll see if they fit the Work wheels
I'll look into Tamiya's line of mini 4WD tyres
I mean these things!
http://www.tamiyausa.com/product/mini4wd/images/19412.jpg
They use soft rubber tire..I'll see if they fit the Work wheels
Jay!
11-11-2002, 03:44 PM
I have one of the Mini 4WD cars, and the tires are too big. Great idea, though! I'm looking into the Kyosho Mini Z cars now... ;)
Jay!
11-11-2002, 09:11 PM
So far I can't find measurements, other than Hiroaki's F1 wheel conversion... :(
bri g
11-12-2002, 06:37 AM
Originally posted by jay@af
I need (and turbos86 will, too ;)) a set of blank-sidewall slicks in size "245/40*17" for my set of Fujimi Work Emotion wheels. Well, the 245 is actually too small... the tires need to be 10" (in scale) to fit the wheels. So really, I need 17"x10" slicks. I wouldn't even mind buying a few sets...
Where to start looking? :confused: TIA!
Hi jay, what I would suggest is to just cast the tires that came with the work emotion wheels in resin. Once the tires are cast, putty up the threads (to recreate the flat surface of the slicks) and sand away the side wall details and paint the tire flat black. I did this and it looked great. I'll try and get some pictures up. HTH
I need (and turbos86 will, too ;)) a set of blank-sidewall slicks in size "245/40*17" for my set of Fujimi Work Emotion wheels. Well, the 245 is actually too small... the tires need to be 10" (in scale) to fit the wheels. So really, I need 17"x10" slicks. I wouldn't even mind buying a few sets...
Where to start looking? :confused: TIA!
Hi jay, what I would suggest is to just cast the tires that came with the work emotion wheels in resin. Once the tires are cast, putty up the threads (to recreate the flat surface of the slicks) and sand away the side wall details and paint the tire flat black. I did this and it looked great. I'll try and get some pictures up. HTH
Jay!
11-15-2002, 12:01 PM
I'm still shy of resin casting... :o
I found these...
Wide high grip tire (20) pink (http://www.hobbyetc.com/cgi-bin/item.cgi?part_id=21192&car_id=80) : W: 11mm O/D: 27mm I/D: 20mm
40 grip semi-wide tire set (http://www.hobbyetc.com/cgi-bin/item.cgi?part_id=24499&car_id=80) :
Outer diameter: 20mm (0.79")
Inner diameter: 14mm (0.55")
Width: 9mm (0.35")
The first is too small, the second is too big. :( (Is the first really a set of tires for ~13" wheels? Well, I know the scales are appoximate...)
Still, they're both close, so I'm still hoping to find a set that's just right!
I found these...
Wide high grip tire (20) pink (http://www.hobbyetc.com/cgi-bin/item.cgi?part_id=21192&car_id=80) : W: 11mm O/D: 27mm I/D: 20mm
40 grip semi-wide tire set (http://www.hobbyetc.com/cgi-bin/item.cgi?part_id=24499&car_id=80) :
Outer diameter: 20mm (0.79")
Inner diameter: 14mm (0.55")
Width: 9mm (0.35")
The first is too small, the second is too big. :( (Is the first really a set of tires for ~13" wheels? Well, I know the scales are appoximate...)
Still, they're both close, so I'm still hoping to find a set that's just right!
Jay!
11-16-2002, 01:09 AM
Originally posted by bri g
what I would suggest is to just cast the tires that came with the work emotion wheels in resin. Once the tires are cast, putty up the threads (to recreate the flat surface of the slicks) and sand away the side wall details and paint the tire flat black. I did this and it looked great. I'll try and get some pictures up. HTH In this case, would it be better to sand/fill a copy of the street tire, or make a new master out of clay...?
what I would suggest is to just cast the tires that came with the work emotion wheels in resin. Once the tires are cast, putty up the threads (to recreate the flat surface of the slicks) and sand away the side wall details and paint the tire flat black. I did this and it looked great. I'll try and get some pictures up. HTH In this case, would it be better to sand/fill a copy of the street tire, or make a new master out of clay...?
bri g
11-16-2002, 03:47 AM
Originally posted by jay@af
In this case, would it be better to sand/fill a copy of the street tire, or make a new master out of clay...?
I can't really comment on the clay method (although it does sound like a good idea though) but I think the sand/fill method is going to be easier. If you're willing to waste one of the original rubber tires, you can sand the details and threads from that and then make a copy of the tire. I would post some pictures but still don't have access to a digi cam
In this case, would it be better to sand/fill a copy of the street tire, or make a new master out of clay...?
I can't really comment on the clay method (although it does sound like a good idea though) but I think the sand/fill method is going to be easier. If you're willing to waste one of the original rubber tires, you can sand the details and threads from that and then make a copy of the tire. I would post some pictures but still don't have access to a digi cam
Jay!
11-18-2002, 10:44 PM
No dice for the Kyosho tires. :( I got a hold of some and they measure out to 19" in 1/24 scale.
I'm running out of options! :o
I'm running out of options! :o
hirofkd
11-19-2002, 10:48 PM
Wouldn't Tamiya GT class tire work, such as the one in 993 GT2, DTM or WRC? Fujimi also makes some racing slick for the DTM and GT racer kits.
Slippery
11-19-2002, 10:53 PM
I think I have a set of the Goodyear Eagle Nascar tires....They are yours if you want them
Jay!
11-20-2002, 03:50 PM
Originally posted by hirofkd
Wouldn't Tamiya GT class tire work, such as the one in 993 GT2, DTM or WRC?The only Tamiya GT cars I have are NSXs, which have 18 and 19" wheels, and are way too wide, and the only Rally kit I have is the Arai Impreza, which comes with treaded tires.
If you, or anyone, could point me to a particular kit with 17" wheels and slick tires, I'd appreciate it! ;)
Originally posted by hirofkd
Fujimi also makes some racing slick for the DTM and GT racer kits. Sold separately? :confused: I was under the impression that most current Fujimi race cars are street cars with decals...
Originally posted by Slippery
I think I have a set of the Goodyear Eagle Nascar tires....They are yours if you want them Would you measure them for me? Inside diameter, outside diameter and width? Thanks! :)
Wouldn't Tamiya GT class tire work, such as the one in 993 GT2, DTM or WRC?The only Tamiya GT cars I have are NSXs, which have 18 and 19" wheels, and are way too wide, and the only Rally kit I have is the Arai Impreza, which comes with treaded tires.
If you, or anyone, could point me to a particular kit with 17" wheels and slick tires, I'd appreciate it! ;)
Originally posted by hirofkd
Fujimi also makes some racing slick for the DTM and GT racer kits. Sold separately? :confused: I was under the impression that most current Fujimi race cars are street cars with decals...
Originally posted by Slippery
I think I have a set of the Goodyear Eagle Nascar tires....They are yours if you want them Would you measure them for me? Inside diameter, outside diameter and width? Thanks! :)
ales
11-20-2002, 04:08 PM
I have a spare set of slicks - supposed to go on rims 19mm in diameter and 12mm width.
hirofkd
11-20-2002, 08:30 PM
What is the actual measurement of the wheel in 1/24, diameter and width in millimeters?
And what is the desired tire O/D which looks good when fitted to the car?
And what is the desired tire O/D which looks good when fitted to the car?
Jay!
11-20-2002, 09:24 PM
Originally posted by ales
I have a spare set of slicks - supposed to go on rims 19mm in diameter and 12mm width. Those'll be 18" in scale... :( Thanks, though...
Originally posted by hirofkd
What is the actual measurement of the wheel in 1/24, diameter and width in millimeters?
And what is the desired tire O/D which looks good when fitted to the car? I would like:
1/1 scale:
ID: 17" (432mm)
OD: ~24" (610mm)
Width: 10" (254mm)
1/24 scale:
ID: 0.71" (18mm)
OD: ~1.0" (25.5mm)
Width: 0.42" (10.6mm)
I have a spare set of slicks - supposed to go on rims 19mm in diameter and 12mm width. Those'll be 18" in scale... :( Thanks, though...
Originally posted by hirofkd
What is the actual measurement of the wheel in 1/24, diameter and width in millimeters?
And what is the desired tire O/D which looks good when fitted to the car? I would like:
1/1 scale:
ID: 17" (432mm)
OD: ~24" (610mm)
Width: 10" (254mm)
1/24 scale:
ID: 0.71" (18mm)
OD: ~1.0" (25.5mm)
Width: 0.42" (10.6mm)
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