High octane Posted June 23, 2012 Share Posted June 23, 2012 Oh good more tires as if I don't have enough already. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Danno Posted June 23, 2012 Share Posted June 23, 2012 No kidding! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MachinistMark Posted June 23, 2012 Share Posted June 23, 2012 These look awesome for period rods and customs Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Edsel-Dan Posted June 24, 2012 Share Posted June 24, 2012 Those I am actually interested in. The Wide-Whites would look correct on a 40'-50's Factory Stock cruiser The Narrow Stripe Whites would look correct on any 60'-70's!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chuck Most Posted June 24, 2012 Share Posted June 24, 2012 Oh good more tires as if I don't have enough already. Do I detect just the slightest twinge of sarcasm in that remark? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wayne's World Posted June 24, 2012 Share Posted June 24, 2012 I just saw these at Hobbytown USA. Not bad, but I don't think I'll be paying $17.99 for two sets of Firestones. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bobthehobbyguy Posted June 25, 2012 Share Posted June 25, 2012 Any idea why these are so much more than the first set? I paid $10 at my lLHS for the first set. bobthehobbyguy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Austin T Posted June 25, 2012 Share Posted June 25, 2012 I saw them in the showcase at my HobbyTown and said out loud "WHOA!".17 smackers for 8 tires! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob Hall Posted June 25, 2012 Share Posted June 25, 2012 (edited) Probably licensing costs w/ Firestone contributed to the cost. Edited June 25, 2012 by Rob Hall Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave Van Posted June 25, 2012 Share Posted June 25, 2012 IMHO these do not compare with the slick set. Much higher cost and lower count per package....or at least how many models it will supply. I'm passing.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted June 25, 2012 Share Posted June 25, 2012 I bought the slicks set for nine bucks. If anything,these tires should be cheaper,not more expensive. I'll gladly pay nine-ten bucks for them,but not a penny more. I still haven't used a single pair from the slicks set! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob Hall Posted June 25, 2012 Share Posted June 25, 2012 (edited) Same number of tires as the slicks set...I don't have a need for the slicks, but these I could definitely use. I did see them at the LHS on Monday and passed on them--they had a few sets, all of them seemed to have at least one tire that had the whitewall imprint out of round. Quality control issue on some, maybe? Edited June 28, 2012 by Rob Hall Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mustang fan Posted June 26, 2012 Share Posted June 26, 2012 I read on the round 2 website that they include a set of all-new pad-printed Good Year polyglas tires in the newly re-released 66 Mustang, now that would make an excellent addition to this series of parts packs! They even come in two sizes in this kit... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rssschris Posted June 28, 2012 Share Posted June 28, 2012 I would like to see AMT issue the slicks from the Gremlin kit in a parts pack , or how about some Firestone Drag 500 slicks with matching fronts. Chris Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nate Posted June 28, 2012 Share Posted June 28, 2012 Does anyone have pictures of them unboxed? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
58 Impala Posted June 28, 2012 Share Posted June 28, 2012 I just saw these at Hobbytown USA. Not bad, but I don't think I'll be paying $17.99 for two sets of Firestones. Just bought a set at my Hobbytown for $16, little expensive but nice quality. The whitewalls are printed and centered nicely. I'll use them on a stock build or mild custom. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted June 29, 2012 Share Posted June 29, 2012 I looked at a set at my far away hobby shop and the price was $17.99!! I sure hope some online vendors will sell them cheaper,but with shipping,the price will be the same if not more. I just can't see $18 for these tires especially when the slicks sets were going for $9-$10. Heck,for a little more,I'll just grab a kit that has a nice set of whitewall tires. My local hobby shop sells kits cheaper than the price of those tires. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Edsel-Dan Posted June 29, 2012 Share Posted June 29, 2012 Only $14.oo a pack direct, but what is shipping?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gtx6970 Posted June 29, 2012 Share Posted June 29, 2012 (edited) for $14 and up, i'll pass Edited June 29, 2012 by gtx6970 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nate Posted June 29, 2012 Share Posted June 29, 2012 Thanks! Those do look nice. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave Ambrose Posted July 4, 2012 Share Posted July 4, 2012 I first encountered the pad printed slick in the reissued Double T. They look great. If only my front suspension had turned out that well. I got a couple of sets for myself and I'm using them on all my vintage dragsters. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
charlie8575 Posted July 15, 2012 Share Posted July 15, 2012 Probably licensing costs w/ Firestone contributed to the cost. Actually, from those in the know, Firestone doesn't charge any royalties. They only ask to review what you're making before approving it. They're also very good with helping you design the tire for the model from what I've been told. Charlie Larkin Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Harry P. Posted July 16, 2012 Share Posted July 16, 2012 Actually, from those in the know, Firestone doesn't charge any royalties. They only ask to review what you're making before approving it. They're also very good with helping you design the tire for the model from what I've been told. Charlie Larkin So why don't we see "Firestone" tires in more kits? I think they'd be preferable to the "no name" tires that are in so many kits these days. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
charlie8575 Posted July 16, 2012 Share Posted July 16, 2012 So why don't we see "Firestone" tires in more kits? I think they'd be preferable to the "no name" tires that are in so many kits these days. I wish I knew. Unless there has been a misunderstanding communicated to me, or there was some type of a policy change. A little more investigation is in order. I'm rather surprised about the new Goodyear tires- they, by far, again, from what I have been told, are nearly impossible to deal with and very, very expensive to get licensing from. I suppose they have to keep the blimps inflated... Charlie Larkin Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gtx6970 Posted February 4, 2013 Share Posted February 4, 2013 I can only hope they are these Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Recommended Posts
Join the conversation
You can post now and register later. If you have an account, sign in now to post with your account.
Note: Your post will require moderator approval before it will be visible.