Redline tire options for Revell '68 Firebird

[Chris in Berwyn]

I had some bad luck with the kit redline decals, and another set of redline decals I had.  So I picked up the AMT Redline tire parts pack, but the diameter of the opening in those tires is too big - the Revell tire opening is 9/16" diameter and the AMT opening is bigger.  So I'd like to find some redline tires that fit the Revell wheels. Modelhaus has 197s and 220s, both of which look good, but I have no idea what the diameter of the opening is, and they don't have a contact email to ask.  Does anyone have those and could measure them, or have other ideas?  I tried redlining tires with Gellyroll pens, but the results are not good enough.

There was a thread on the board from a few years ago that had some options, but the posts did not get into the diameter of the opening unfortunately. 

 

Thanks for ideas and suggestions!  Chris

Edited December 13, 2022 by Chris in Berwyn

[Mike 1017]

I have bought quite a from him. Check out his web site

Good luck

Mike

Fireball Modelworks (fireballmodels.info)

[Mike 1017]

[Plowboy]

The Revell '68 and '69 Chevelle's come with red line tires that will fit Pontiac wheels. They look like the exact same tire with the red line.

[TransAmMike]

 

 

On 12/13/2022 at 7:56 AM, Mike 1017 said:

Been sending Joseph at Fireball emails for a week with no reply.  Hope he's OK.

[Chris in Berwyn]

5 hours ago, TransAmMike said:

 

 

Been sending Joseph at Fireball emails for a week with no reply.  Hope he's OK.

I emailed him Tuesday about the redlines mentioned above and heard right back in maybe 2 hours.  I emailed Weds to place an order and have not heard back. 
 

Speaking of the Redlines, the Revell 68 and 69 Chevelles were mentioned as having them, but I believe only the 68 does.  

[Mike 1017]

13 hours ago, Chris in Berwyn said:

I emailed him Tuesday about the redlines mentioned above and heard right back in maybe 2 hours.  I emailed Weds to place an order and have not heard back. 
 

Speaking of the Redlines, the Revell 68 and 69 Chevelles were mentioned as having them, but I believe only the 68 does.  

Sometimes he doesn't have some parts in stock, and he has to make them. Which takes a while. I have nothing but good things to say about him

Mike

[Plowboy]

13 hours ago, Chris in Berwyn said:

Speaking of the Redlines, the Revell 68 and 69 Chevelles were mentioned as having them, but I believe only the 68 does.  

You're right Chris. Only the '68 has the red lines. The '69 has pad printed lettered tires. My mistake.