Modelhaus tire sizes ?

[jdcar32]

How in the world is a guy supposed to buy Modelhaus tires to fit a particular project without knowing sizes such as O.D. or rim fit I.D. ? Tire size and look can make or break the look of a build and finding parts box wheel backs to suit AFTER the tires arrive can be sketchy ( I don't have many ). Does anyone know of sizing information for Modelhaus tires ? FYI I'm starting a stock build 69 Corvair and the AMT tires are way smaller than the 7.00 x 13" tires Chevy put on these cars. Besides I'll probably just shoot for scale 14" tires, which I see listed from Fireball. Some of Modelhaus's tires may work but I don't want to guess!

[StevenGuthmiller]

1 hour ago, jdcar32 said:

How in the world is a guy supposed to buy Modelhaus tires to fit a particular project without knowing sizes such as O.D. or rim fit I.D. ? Tire size and look can make or break the look of a build and finding parts box wheel backs to suit AFTER the tires arrive can be sketchy ( I don't have many ). Does anyone know of sizing information for Modelhaus tires ? FYI I'm starting a stock build 69 Corvair and the AMT tires are way smaller than the 7.00 x 13" tires Chevy put on these cars. Besides I'll probably just shoot for scale 14" tires, which I see listed from Fireball. Some of Modelhaus's tires may work but I don't want to guess!

Most of Modelhaus’ tires are listed by what they’re intended to replace.

Usually listed by the make and era of “kit” and the type of tire that you’re replacing rather than actual tire sizes.

It’s best to cross reference according to the tires contained in those kits if possible.

In other words, if you’re looking to replace a 14 inch Good Year tire from an MPC 1966 Pontiac Bonneville kit, look for a mid 60s MPC Good Year description on the site.

Granted, not all of the tires are listed as such, it’s a start.

I will say that I’ve never been disappointed with Modelhaus tires, and I’ve always found uses for all that I’ve ordered.

My favorites are the the old American Satco reproductions.

 

 

 

 

Steve

[jdcar32]

1 hour ago, StevenGuthmiller said:

Most of Modelhaus’ tires are listed by what they’re intended to replace.

Usually listed by the make and era of “kit” and the type of tire that you’re replacing rather than actual tire sizes.

It’s best to cross reference according to the tires contained in those kits if possible.

In other words, if you’re looking to replace a 14 inch Good Year tire from an MPC 1966 Pontiac Bonneville kit, look for a mid 60s MPC Good Year description on the site.

Granted, not all of the tires are listed as such, it’s a start.

I will say that I’ve never been disappointed with Modelhaus tires, and I’ve always found uses for all that I’ve ordered.

My favorites are the the old American Satco reproductions.

 

 

 

 

Steve

I agree Steve, I've used Modelhaus tires more than once and they were excellent for the builds I bought them for, mid to large size 50'/60's stuff. I'm wary of getting something too big for this build. ( p.s. - I really like your build style )

Edited yesterday at 12:11 AM by jdcar32

[StevenGuthmiller]

41 minutes ago, jdcar32 said:

I agree Steve, I've used Modelhaus tires more than once and they were excellent for the builds I bought them for, mid to large size 50'/60's stuff. I'm wary of getting something too big for this build. ( p.s. - I really like your build style )

According to Google, a 1969 Corvair would have been equipped with 13 inch tires.

The Modelhaus site has 2 sets of 13 inch tires available.

Black wall, or narrow white wall, both copies of later 60s AMT kit tires.

I would assume that these would be exactly what you would need.

 

 

 

 

Steve

 

[jdcar32]

Thanks for your input Steve. The Corvair kit tires are tiny, well under the 25" scale diameter of a 7.00 - 13" tire so , once again, I'm wondering about the scale diameter of the #260 and #240. Right now I'm leaning toward some Fireball 14" tires because they are only slightly bigger than a nominal scale 13" tire and they are made to fit the Fireball Camaro outer steel rims and dog dish caps. These will suit my conversion of the kit Monza to a Corvair '500' . The Fireball site actually gives the nominal rim and tire  O.D. sizes too. Once again I really appreciate your input. I see by your builds that tire selection is important to you also.

[peteski]

Using 1:1 vehicle sizes for model tire references is usually not very accurate.  Lots of model tires of the day were not properly scaled to begin with.  If one wants to use the Modelhaus tires as replacements for the original kit's tires, that works, ok, but if one wants to use them on another project, actual physical dimensions of the resin tires would be very helpful. Something like what Fireball or American Satco used to include with their tires.  That way you can actually verify if the tire will fit your application.  It shouldn't be that difficult to add that info to the Modelhaus website.  Just a $20 caliper from Harbor Freight and some time to edit the website.

 

 

Edited 1 hour ago by peteski

[Perspect Scale Modelworks]

Modelhaus Tires produce great products, but apparently has no time to communicate with the customers.