1/25 Goodyear Tires Question

['70 Grande]

I am working on a 1/25 MPC 1985 Camaro project and have found that Goodyear ZR40 tires will give me the "look" that I want for this build when used as the front tires, but they seem alittle too short in height when being used for the rear tires.  My question is this; is there another 1/25 Goodyear performance tire out there that has the same style of tread-pattern and treadwidth, but is slightly-taller than the ZR40 tires are?

 I know some AMT/Ertl kits of the past have had Goodyear ZR35-sized tires in them, and also ZR60-sized tires.  Are either of those tire sizes close to what I am seeking, (a taller ZR40 tire)?

Edited May 21, 2017 by '70 Grande

[Can-Con]

Just checked , the 35s are slightly wider but the same height. The 50s are slightly smaller. I don't think they made ZR 60s. 

Monogram also made Goodyear Gatorback tires in a couple different sizes but in 1/24. One may be the height you're looking for but they'd be too big for the wheels you're using. The rims would fall right through the openings.

['70 Grande]

Can-Con- Thanks for the info.  Do you have any idea what Monogram kits might have those Gatorbacks in them?  I could probably revise the rear wheels that I'm using on this build to have a larger-diameter rim measurement.

Also; weren't there some 1/25 AMT/Ertl or MPC kits that came with VR-__-sized tires; I wonder if any of those "VR" tires might be what I'm looking for?!?  I'm open to any suggestions.

[Can-Con]

Mark, the "V: is the speed rating of the tire, it has nothing to do with the size. It means the tire is rated good for 135 MPH. The 50, 40 and 35 are the "aspect ratio". That's the height of the tire in % of the width.  There should be another number, such as 205, 225  or 245 etc. that would tell you the height of the tire but AMT never put them on the tire so it's hard to say exactly what they're supposed to represent. 

Anyway, some of the Monogram "performance cars" from the '90s had them such as thier Formula Firebirds and Porsche 911 kits but the sidewall detail was completely different.

Lindberg did some Gatorbacks too and put them in a couple of thier kits. Some of thier '40 Ford coupes and '34 Ford pickups had them. They might fit your wheels a bit better but they're not molded quite as nicely.

Edited May 21, 2017 by Can-Con

['70 Grande]

Can-Con;

Thanks for educating me.  I did not know exactly what the different letters and numbers meant and your information is very helpful to me... thanks again!  I also apprecaite the possible kit sources you have mentioned; my search begins!