Chief Joseph Posted May 1, 2015 Share Posted May 1, 2015 Hi all, I've made a couple of aftermarket truck tire sets and they have been well-received, so I thank everyone who has supported me with that. One of the things that has always bugged me about scale model car and truck tires is that they don't portray the appearance of the real thing. Real tires bear the weight of the vehicle, and this shows up as a slight bulge at the contact patch. This bulging is mostly seen with radial tires. Aircraft modelers have realized this shortcoming in their models for years, and some of the very first resin aircraft items that appeared were weighted tires. Sanding the bottom of a round tire flat helps, but can't give you the bulge that conveys realism. I've made up a bulged version of a new 3D tire model: Here are two weighted tires alongside the un-weighted tire (right). I am thinking of selling this new tire in a set of five tires: four weighted tires and one un-weighted tire to use as the spare. The initial costs to do this kind of set are higher than a typical tire set, since it requires at least two masters instead of just one. Is this something that you truck modelers would like to see? Thanks, Joseph from Fireball Modelworks p.s.I have some GM truck door handles in the works that will be ready for sale in a few weeks: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chuck Most Posted May 1, 2015 Share Posted May 1, 2015 I like where this is going. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gbdolfans Posted May 1, 2015 Share Posted May 1, 2015 I like where this is going. I would love to be able to get car tires like this!!! How about it? :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chunkypeanutbutter Posted May 1, 2015 Share Posted May 1, 2015 I would love to be able to get car tires like this!!! How about it? :) X2, depending on good price! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DrGlueblob Posted May 1, 2015 Share Posted May 1, 2015 I'd be buying multiples of "soft" tires for rock crawlers and boggers -that kinda thing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
guitarsam326 Posted May 2, 2015 Share Posted May 2, 2015 (edited) Nice, I like the little details like this! Edited May 2, 2015 by guitarsam326 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chief Joseph Posted May 2, 2015 Author Share Posted May 2, 2015 Thanks for the feedback. Going forward, my tires will probably all be weighted like this. That goes for both truck and cars. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
southpier Posted May 2, 2015 Share Posted May 2, 2015 i think weighted tires are like poseable steering. in theory, they're both wonderful. in reality, they just don't pull it off. (you did axt!) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andrew Posted May 3, 2015 Share Posted May 3, 2015 Fantastic idea! Would they be cast in resin or rubber? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gatorincebu Posted May 4, 2015 Share Posted May 4, 2015 Interesting! You got my attention. I could use a couple sets of those for a semi project or even better a dump truck. I hope you do well with these. And can make a set of tires for the trailers as well. Be Well Gator Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BirdWatcher Posted May 6, 2015 Share Posted May 6, 2015 They look very convincing so far... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hjracing Posted May 30, 2015 Share Posted May 30, 2015 Any updates on the tires? What is the size? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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