raildogg Posted February 21, 2013 Share Posted February 21, 2013 O.K. I need to find a measured blueprint of a tire. I know there are hundreds of 'em. I need a generic tire carcass blueprint. I want to make a master of one and cast my own in resin. Can anybody lead me to a link or source for a measured drawing of one. I want it to be accurate at least. HELP!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Harry P. Posted February 21, 2013 Share Posted February 21, 2013 http://www.tirerack.com/tires/tiretech/techpage.jsp?techid=7 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Greg Myers Posted February 21, 2013 Share Posted February 21, 2013 I just Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scale-Master Posted February 21, 2013 Share Posted February 21, 2013 Does accurate and generic really coexsist in this case? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ace-Garageguy Posted February 21, 2013 Share Posted February 21, 2013 (edited) Does accurate and generic really coexsist in this case? Exactly. There are thousands of tire designs, and the carcasses differ for all of them. Do you want radial, bias-ply, high or low aspect ratio, slick or treaded, 10" up to more than 22" rim diameter, etc. etc.etc. etc.???? Since I assume you'll be modeling a tire as installed on a vehicle, why not just pick the size you want, go to a tire store and measure ? There are really only a few important dimensions you need. Edited February 21, 2013 by Ace-Garageguy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mikemodeler Posted February 21, 2013 Share Posted February 21, 2013 Given all the tires that are available in resin, is what you are looking for not available? I would think between Chief Joseph, Ma's Resin, The Modelhaus and probably a few others that I am forgetting, whatever you are looking for is out there. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chepp Posted February 21, 2013 Share Posted February 21, 2013 (edited) This isn't quite a measured blueprint but it's a drawing of the molds for Goodyear 7.75-15 and 7.35-15 tires, mainly to show the lettering. The 7.75-15 tire was used on the 1965 Corvette. Edited February 22, 2013 by chepp Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
raildogg Posted February 22, 2013 Author Share Posted February 22, 2013 Thanks for all the replies. Yea there are many out there and mostly it is information protected. I'd like to see some tires in resin for heavy construction type vehicles. There are almost no models of these in 1/25th scale, and what is availible are few. So, to expand on this, I enjoy these types of vehicles and must scratch build to satisfy my interests. For me, I'd like to see a wheeled boom crane similar to ones made by Terex and Grove. I would preffer that to another Mustang or 32' ford, but I digress. Tires for construction equipment and tractoers are missing from the resin world, those are my wants. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Harry P. Posted February 22, 2013 Share Posted February 22, 2013 Why didn't you tell us that you were looking for a specific type of tire in the first place??? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ace-Garageguy Posted February 22, 2013 Share Posted February 22, 2013 Now I better understand your problem. I did a couple of quick googles for "heavy equipment tires", "construction equipment tires" and a couple of similar phrases, and it looks like there are many hundreds of variables in the design of these too. I still think your best bet is going to be trying to find an equipment-tire dealer nearby, or a construction company with the kinds of vehicles you're interested in, and getting them to let you measure and photograph what you want. Some companies can still be helpful, even in these days of hysterical liability and insurance concerns. When I was involved in model railroading many years ago, it was quite the usual practice to go out in the field and measure some of the more unusual rolling stock, buildings and fixtures for scratchbuilding. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johnbuzzed Posted February 22, 2013 Share Posted February 22, 2013 Given all the tires that are available in resin, is what you are looking for not available? I would think between Chief Joseph, Ma's Resin, The Modelhaus and probably a few others that I am forgetting, whatever you are looking for is out there. How does one contact Chief Joseph or Ma's Resin? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mikemodeler Posted February 22, 2013 Share Posted February 22, 2013 How does one contact Chief Joseph or Ma's Resin? John- I can't find Alan's email address at Ma's Resin but there is a thread in the Resin section, you should be able to find a link there. Chief Joseph can be found at www.fireballmodels.info. He just moved and has some tires in stock. Let me tell you they are very nice and I need to sort out which ones I need more of! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johnbuzzed Posted February 22, 2013 Share Posted February 22, 2013 Thanks, Mike. I'll check them out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sjordan2 Posted February 22, 2013 Share Posted February 22, 2013 On another subject, Chuck Most kindly provided me with Alan's e-mail at Ma's Resin: cnaind@ptd.net Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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