Brett Barrow Posted May 8, 2013 Share Posted May 8, 2013 They exist! Goodyear Eagle ST big 'n' littles, found in the Revell-Monogram Pro Modeler '40 Ford Convertible: The execution is a bit lacking though, as the tread grooves look a bit too wide, the raised band on the sidewall should be flush with the rest of the sidewall, and the raised tires size characters didn't survive the molding process. Those tires with the Goodyear lettering can also can be found in older issues of the '34 Ford Snap kit. They're a bit funky because the inside of the tire is a larger size than the outside due to the design of the wheels. Not sure if they're the same way in the '40 Ford, but I would think so, they look like the exact same tire. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mopar68 Posted May 28, 2013 Share Posted May 28, 2013 Kinda surprised to not see any of Aoshima's tyres in here yet. I found a few pics on my computer, so I thought I'd post 'em up. Here's one of their 18" tyres, I was very pleased with the sharpness of the details. Here's their 19" tyre also. A little flash on some tyres, but the crisp detail more than makes up for that in my opinion. I have a few more photos lying around here somewhere too, I'll post those up when I find them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mopar68 Posted June 1, 2013 Share Posted June 1, 2013 Those Blue Dragons are in the Revell '67 Charger kit too. Or, were at least- I'm not sure about the current release. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Modelbuilder Mark Posted June 1, 2013 Share Posted June 1, 2013 Kinda surprised to not see any of Aoshima's tyres in here yet. I found a few pics on my computer, so I thought I'd post 'em up. Here's one of their 18" tyres, I was very pleased with the sharpness of the details. Here's their 19" tyre also. A little flash on some tyres, but the crisp detail more than makes up for that in my opinion. They are great looking tires, but they have limited appeal and use due to the low profile etc. But I agree, VERY nice sidewall detail and treads. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fabrux Posted February 15, 2015 Share Posted February 15, 2015 Those tires are also on the Chevy Snap Fast Dually kit and promos. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
afx Posted February 15, 2015 Share Posted February 15, 2015 Fujimi Enthusiast: Pirelli Cinturato P7 Fujimi Enthusiast; Pirelli Cinturato Fujimi Enthusiast: Dunlop SP Formula Fujimi Enthuiast: Pirelli Winter Rally Fujimi: Dunlop Denloc SP Sport D40 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Atmobil Posted February 15, 2015 Share Posted February 15, 2015 I don't see anyone having posted this before. Firestone Deluxe Champion from AMT 66 Buick Riviera. Looks very nice with separate whitewall insert and nice sidewall and threadpattern. Even the rims look very good. I never had the kit but got a set of these wheels in a trade. Had(and still have) plans on using them on a 55 Suburban. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Monty Posted February 15, 2015 Share Posted February 15, 2015 (edited) I saw someone post some Pegasus tires, so I assume these'll be OK. They're probably the best Radial T/As you'll ever come across and they're made by our own Chief Joseph. The tire depicted is cast in white resin and painted. Sand the tops of the letters off and voila! They're available in a number of sizes and 2 compounds. He's also got some white outline tires that are perfect for mid-'80s cars (Monte Carlo SS etc). Find these tires, wheels and more here http://www.fireballmodels.info/ Edited February 15, 2015 by Monty Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Custom Mike Posted February 15, 2015 Share Posted February 15, 2015 (edited) This set is found in Revell's '65 Chevy pickup, a great looking set of big & littles! Good looking tread, and the set even comes with a set of disc brakes all the way around! And the kit they come in...these tires and rims are about the best things in the box sadly! The engine is great, but the cab is usually warped, and the bed has bulges all over the place, don't even get me started on the 4-piece hood! Edited February 16, 2015 by Custom Mike Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lovefordgalaxie Posted November 24, 2016 Share Posted November 24, 2016 Firestones in black rubbery resin and with separate whitewall inserts: Casting rubber tires by CCCP Digital Studio, on Flickr Casting rubber tires by CCCP Digital Studio, on Flickr Casting rubber tires by CCCP Digital Studio, on Flickr Can be found in my house, made by me, LOL!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StevenGuthmiller Posted November 25, 2016 Share Posted November 25, 2016 Some of my favorites have always been the AMT BF Goodrich Radial T/A tires. I'm not 100% sure which kits they were all included in, but I do remember them being in the AMT '51 Belair hard top kit. Steve Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joe Handley Posted November 25, 2016 Share Posted November 25, 2016 IIRC, those BFG's also came with most of the versions of the MPC/AMT 80's Dodge Daytona kits too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vintagedragcrazy Posted November 27, 2016 Share Posted November 27, 2016 Try fireball resins everything he does is really nice! And great to deal with fast and smooth!vince Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
High octane Posted November 27, 2016 Share Posted November 27, 2016 I recently received some BFG Radial T/A's from Chief Joseph at Fireball Model Resins and they are "really" nice. I'll be usin' them on one of my current builds. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vintagedragcrazy Posted November 28, 2016 Share Posted November 28, 2016 I just got the micky Thompson baja tires and im thinking about the new bronco and those things are big and like all of Joseph's stuff amazing!vince Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Edsel-Dan Posted November 28, 2016 Share Posted November 28, 2016 (edited) OK ON those MPC/AMT BF Goodrich hollow tiresThey started in Late 70's 78 or 79, and ran thru the 80sBUT Those in the Omni.Chargers and Toyotas are Smaller than those in the Camaros & Trans Ams!!!I have versions of the Charger (Red 2.2) and MANY T/A's (K.I.T.T) and an Indy Pace car 82 Camaroso I do know that I am correct on the tire sizes One thing I did findThe Original issue of AMT's Ecto-1a from Ghostbusters 2 showsT/A Radials on the Actual car, but the kit has the Hollow Goodyears tiresThey are slightly larger in diameter and a better fit for the build, but......I believe Chief Joseph makes the correct BFG's for the Ecto-1aBut as I can not afford to buy any, I do not know how acurate they areI narrowed a set of the hollow Goodyears from the kit and removed the lettering to make BFG's for mine Edited November 28, 2016 by Edsel-Dan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Erik Smith Posted November 28, 2016 Author Share Posted November 28, 2016 Joseph's (Fireball Modelworks) items are probably the most accurate items available in scale. I have a number of his tires and resin pieces and can attest to the quality and accuracy. He has a great website with photographs of all items and provides dimensions for his products. Way above average service as well. %5BURL=http://s966.photobucket.com/user/erikmsmith/media/DSCN0010_zpsce92a5a6.jpg.html] Wheels and tires from Fireball Modelworks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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