gtx6970 Posted April 22, 2015 Share Posted April 22, 2015 This may have been asked before but I cant find anything. So,,I want to stray out from my usual resto stock or old drag cars builds and build a hotrod. Thinking about a wheel choice something like these , or maybe an old Halibrand looking piece. I would like to stay with some tires that have a sidewall yet low profile . I want the big and little look between ft and rear Whats avail in kit or aftermkt form ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fseva Posted April 22, 2015 Share Posted April 22, 2015 This may have been asked before but I cant find anything. So,,I want to stray out from my usual resto stock or old drag cars builds and build a hotrod. Thinking about a wheel choice something like these , or maybe an old Halibrand looking piece. I would like to stay with some tires that have a sidewall yet low profile . I want the big and little look between ft and rear Whats avail in kit or aftermkt form ? Pegasus has a ton of wheels available (as well as low profile tires) and they are beautifully plated parts; there are several really good resin makers that offer mostly unfinished wheels, and even some tires - they do use eBay a lot; so, all you'd have to do is an eBay search for 1:25 wheels, and you'd find lots to choose from. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ZTony8 Posted April 23, 2015 Share Posted April 23, 2015 Steve Zimmerman sells some beautiful wheel sets in several different styles and finishes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DaveM Posted April 24, 2015 Share Posted April 24, 2015 I don't remember any Halibrands, but keep an eye on Revell's California Wheels series as many of the earlier ones had tires with similar proportions to what you are looking for. There were two different sizes of pro touring type tires that I have seen in the series. One has all four wheels the same size, and is really low profile and kind of narrow. The others are big and littles with a touch more sidewall and wider rears. (I know the '66 Chevelle Wagon has the big and little ones) There were a lot of different rim styles for both tire types. Make friends with a replica stock builder (or a vintage race car guy) and you could probably trade for several sets. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Toner283 Posted April 24, 2015 Share Posted April 24, 2015 The revell snapper 57 Chevy belair has a set similar to the ones on that wagon. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ferrarijoe Posted April 24, 2015 Share Posted April 24, 2015 Micronitro.net has aluminum halibrands. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gtx6970 Posted April 24, 2015 Author Share Posted April 24, 2015 Just did an Ebay search found a couple sets that look interesting Anyone have a better picture of the wheels and tires in these Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jeffs396 Posted April 24, 2015 Share Posted April 24, 2015 Bill, here's the ones from the Revell '57 snapper...nice wheels, tires are kinda narrow though Casey repops these in resin if you don't want to buy the whole kit... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gtx6970 Posted April 24, 2015 Author Share Posted April 24, 2015 Excellant pics. I am leaning towards the 57 Chevy wheels. But was concerned the tires would not fit the look I am after. I really want some big and littles to get a nice rake to it and fill the wheel wells from behind . The rubber band look sidewalls is out of the question for taste . Pegasus has some wheels similar to a Halibrand but they have way to small of a tire on them Micro Nitro is out of my budget My goal is for the upcoming 57 Ford wagon, I want to replicate the black car as close as I can. Everything about tha car just pops my buttons . And I am not really a hot rod fan persay Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tubbs Posted April 24, 2015 Share Posted April 24, 2015 hey Bill, you need to get a hold of Steve Zimmerman, I think his wheels are a little more than Pegasus, but a lot more styles. there on Toms cuda..http://www.modelcarsmag.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=98167&hl=I think you will be happy.,, and Z's a great guy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LDO Posted April 24, 2015 Share Posted April 24, 2015 Check out the wheels in the AMT Deuce Vickie phantom. Back wheels are different than front, but may be worth removing the center to transfer to aftermarket sleeve. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike Chernecki Posted April 24, 2015 Share Posted April 24, 2015 hey Bill, you need to get a hold of Steve Zimmerman, I think his wheels are a little more than Pegasus, but a lot more styles. there on Toms cuda..http://www.modelcarsmag.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=98167&hl= I think you will be happy.,, and Z's a great guy. Do you have a link to his website to order from? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted April 24, 2015 Share Posted April 24, 2015 Excellant pics. Pegasus has some wheels similar to a Halibrand but they have way to small of a tire on them I agree with you there Bill. But...you can put a set of the old Monogram Good Year Eagles from the Alternomad, Mustang Mach III, Vetagin, '96 Impala SS and a few others on the rear and improve their looks a lot. Also, look at the Pegasus sleeves. You can come up with your own wheels by adding the center from a kit wheel you like. Pegasus also offers some wheel/tire sets in the 19" and 23" combos. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gaza Posted April 24, 2015 Share Posted April 24, 2015 (edited) These guys have a lot of wheels and tires . https://www.hlj.com/scripts/hljlist?Word=1/24&DisplayMode=images&Dis=2&Sort=std&qid=PDMWO8D8XH&set=1&q=1&GenreCode2=aut&z=GenreCode2|MacroType2&MacroType2=tirwhe&Page=1 Edited April 24, 2015 by gaza Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steven W Zimmerman Posted April 25, 2015 Share Posted April 25, 2015 I do not have a website. I sell under 'Steven Zimmerman' on Face Book, and at shows, like NNL EAST, Toledo NNL, Detroit NNL and most local shows in the Pittsburgh, Erie, Cleveland area........ I am not capable of making enough product to sustain the sales a website would generate; have seen too many 'small' castors go out of business because they couldn't handle the volume - 'nuffsaid..........'Z' Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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