Tire ID

[Bainford]

Digging through my tire stash looking for the right tires for my current project, I came across this set of Pirelli P7 ( sized 225/50VR15) which will do the job nicely. I have no idea what kit they are from, probably not something I have built, maybe something from Monogram. They will work for a couple other projects I have in mind too, and if I can identify the kit(s) origin, I can hunt for another set. MPC wheel, which fits slightly loose, is just to illustrate size. Not a large tire. 

Edited November 28, 2024 by Bainford

[Straightliner59]

They look familiar, but I can't recall what they're from. Monogram seems a good bet.

[Straightliner59]

I found 'em! They're in Monogram's Porsche Carrera RSR. It's one of those real basic kits. No engine. Rudimentary underside detail and an interior tub and body. I have one, and have actually built one, as well, but I replaced the running gear. It's hard to believe that was almost 40 years ago.

Edited November 28, 2024 by Straightliner59

[Bainford]

5 hours ago, Straightliner59 said:

I found 'em! They're in Monogram's Porsche Carrera RSR. It's one of those real basic kits. No engine. Rudimentary underside detail and an interior tub and body. I have one, and have actually built one, as well, but I replaced the running gear. It's hard to believe that was almost 40 years ago.

Brilliant! Cheers Daniel. Very helpful indeed.

I got thinking about it after getting up this morning, and recalled Monogram having a Datsun 240z kit back in the day, so I checked it out online and it has the same tires. So that's two options to look out for. 

Edited November 28, 2024 by Bainford

[Straightliner59]

1 hour ago, Bainford said:

Brilliant! Cheers Daniel. Very helpful indeed.

I got thinking about it after getting up this morning, and recalled Monogram having a Datsun 240z kit back in the day, so I checked it out online and it has the same tires. So that's two options to look out for. 

 

I think there were a couple of other kits in that series, too. I wonder if they have the same tires?

[Can-Con]

The most common kits with those tires are the Monogram Lambo Countachs. 

I love those tires for street rods and compact cars like VW Rabbits.

[Bainford]

Cheers, Steve. I have just discovered them, and yes, great for smaller cars. In addition to size, they have nice tread and sidewall detail, and evoke the look of a proper Pirelli. They are still a little large for my Lotus Europa project, but very much closer to an acceptable size than the kit tires. I have been having a hard time finding size-appropriate tires for smaller or vintage cars. Almost everything out there in the aftermarket is at least 17", which just won't work when you need 13" or 14" wheels/tires for a vintage sports car.

Edited November 28, 2024 by Bainford

[Bill Eh?]

Trevor, I know that some of the Fujimi wheel/tire sets came with Pirelli P7 Cinturato tires. They are old enough that they probably came in the 14" range you are looking for.

[peteski]

Back when they were still around, American SATCO sold a wide range of rubber tires which were used by various Japanese kit manufacturers.  They had Pirellis, but none in scale 14" size.  Here is a listing of their tires.  They show up on eBay from time to time.

[Casey]

On 11/28/2024 at 10:24 AM, Straightliner59 said:

I think there were a couple of other kits in that series, too. I wonder if they have the same tires?

https://www.modelcarsmag.com/forums/topic/112594-information-on-monograms-exotics-series/