Austin T Posted June 5, 2014 Share Posted June 5, 2014 First I'm not asking for your opinion on the matter, I'm solely asking how to achieve this look in scale. If you want to complain about how much you don't like it I'll just add you to the ignore list. How would I go to achieving this look in scale? I know there are half a dozen places you can purchase stretch walls but I'd rather do it myself. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Foxer Posted June 5, 2014 Share Posted June 5, 2014 I'd have to think starting with tires that are already hollow would be the ticket, but which kits have them I can't say. That shouldn't be a problem for other members. I did hollow out a solid tire once to use as a torn tire in a pickup bed. I belive a round bit in the Dremal was how I did it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scummy Posted June 5, 2014 Share Posted June 5, 2014 I dont think you could do that , it's only like that because the tyre is too small for the rim width wise . Cant even work out how they got that tyre to seal , would be fun driving it down the road . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DPNM Posted June 5, 2014 Share Posted June 5, 2014 Maybe I'm wrong but from the pic this is what I might try. Use hollow tires as mentioned above Find a set of slightly wider rims of the same diameter or just a tad larger Do your best to determine sidewall thickness and glue a strip of plastic on the inner part of each side of the wheel to keep the tire from going back inward Stretch the tire over both lips Depending on what tires you use all you should need to do is squeeze the center of the tire to give you the play you need to slip them over the lips. A softer tire would work easier I can see it in my head but don't know if I explained it well enough. If needed I may be able to make a drawing of what I mean. Good luck! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mnwildpunk Posted June 5, 2014 Share Posted June 5, 2014 I would think a hollow tire and a wider rim then just super glue the tire to each side of the rim Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jon Haigwood Posted June 6, 2014 Share Posted June 6, 2014 I would think a hollow tire and a wider rim then just super glue the tire to each side of the rim other than that ,maybe putting hollow tire on a dowel that fits snugly in the tire ,put a hose clamp around the tire and tighten it until you get the tire the right shape then use a heat gun to warm it up and let it cool in that position,not sure about this but what the heck ?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Austin T Posted June 6, 2014 Author Share Posted June 6, 2014 Thanks most everyone for your response. I've been thinking about the hollow tire idea but I just need to find some, as for the other mentioned methods that's some good food for though. As for the other I hope your waste of time bettered you in the future, it defiantly help me pinpoint a bit more of the adolescence of this site. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Draggon Posted June 6, 2014 Share Posted June 6, 2014 Doesnt lownslow ( Frank Rizzo ) have a way of doing these? Might ask him. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Austin T Posted June 6, 2014 Author Share Posted June 6, 2014 Doesnt lownslow ( Frank Rizzo ) have a way of doing these? Might ask him. Thanks for the heads up. I believe he casts them and I know he uses them so he should know something about it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Longbox55 Posted June 6, 2014 Share Posted June 6, 2014 Cant even work out how they got that tyre to seal , would be fun driving it down the road . It's not easy. First, you have to get one bead reasonably seated to allow it to stay in place while you pull the tire up to the other bead. The you have to push in an extremely large volume of air in past the bead and hope is seats the first time. It requires the use of the cheater tank usually pumped up to around 175-200 psi to get it to work. As far as doing in scale, the methods suggest are probably the best bet, unless you can find someone that casts them. I didn't see any on Frank's Shapeways store, perhaps he might consider it if there's a demand? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tbill Posted June 6, 2014 Share Posted June 6, 2014 if the tire was hollow to begin with, couldn't you put foam in it, like an R/C car tire? granted, it wouldn't take much of the foam, but you might be able to contour the foam as well to get the look you're after. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mnwildpunk Posted June 7, 2014 Share Posted June 7, 2014 Austin I don't want to sound rude and this isn't meant to degrade anyone but what is the reason for doing this is it just a style or is there a reasoning behind it? Being a grad of auto tech and certified by A.S.E. I have the logic of why doing this to a 1:1 car is a bad idea being wear on tires drivablity issues and premature wear on wheel bearing and such. I am not trying to disparage anyone I just am wondering why please don't take this as one of those type of comments because I myself run reverse wheels on my Camaro which is also hard on bearings. I guess what I'm asking is what is the origin of this look Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Austin T Posted June 8, 2014 Author Share Posted June 8, 2014 Austin I don't want to sound rude and this isn't meant to degrade anyone but what is the reason for doing this is it just a style or is there a reasoning behind it? Being a grad of auto tech and certified by A.S.E. I have the logic of why doing this to a 1:1 car is a bad idea being wear on tires drivablity issues and premature wear on wheel bearing and such. I am not trying to disparage anyone I just am wondering why please don't take this as one of those type of comments because I myself run reverse wheels on my Camaro which is also hard on bearings. I guess what I'm asking is what is the origin of this look It's a trend that is fairly popular people who drive Imported vehicles. It's one of those things that supposedly came from racing and was tweaked here and there to better suit peoples needs. When it comes down to the brass tacks it's solely done for style, much like countless other modifications in the car world. Also this is u sally paired with lowering the vehicle itself to create what is called "Stance" (Somewhat similar to slammed) and most or the time results in an almost complete removal of wheel gap for a very smooth flowing look, much like how concept cars usually have the wheels tucked away in the renderings. A large amount of the guys that do this to their cars know that they will scrape from time to time or that they wear out tires faster but that's how they like their cars. Here are some pictures of it. And as for the comments it OK to ask about it, just be open minded and don't be an @ss about it like others. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mnwildpunk Posted June 8, 2014 Share Posted June 8, 2014 (edited) Hey I look at it like this as you said it is a trend like skyjackers for a nose down rake that I grew up with which imo is cool but I shudder about how they handle same with the trend you're talking about. I sometimes wonder if all these trends both old and new are created by tire and replacement part manufacturer. Lol ( totally tongue in cheek not trying to hurt anyones feelings) Austin thank you for the answer Edited June 8, 2014 by mnwildpunk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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