Truck mounted forklift tires

[Tesla]

I've been wanting to build one of these forklifts for my 40 foot Fruehauf flatbed.

I have a few builds going on but would like to start obtaining parts now.

Does anyone know who makes tires similar to these?

The tire specifications are:

Tire size

31" x 15.5" - 15"

Tire outside diameter front/back

31" / 31"

Edited September 13, 2013 by Tesla

[ap40rocktruck]

I would start in the toy isle of any K or W-MART or toy store in general. Carry a ruler Or at least note pad with a sketch & markings to check what you find.

Also try the "farm" toys in Central tractor or Agway stores.

Ap40

[richcrabman]

Somone over here in the UK done a 1:24 kit of the moffit mounty fl.

It come with lots of white metal parts.

Ill try and find a pic for you.

[Tesla]

Never gave a thought to toy aisles thanks Richard!

Richie if you could find a picture and any other info that would be great.

[mikemodeler]

I've been wanting to build one of these forklifts for my 40 foot Fruehauf flatbed.

I have a few builds going on but would like to start obtaining parts now.

Does anyone know who makes tires similar to these?

The tire specifications are:

Tire size

31" x 15.5" - 15"

Tire outside diameter front/back

31" / 31"

Try looking at ATVs in the toy aisle at a Toys R Us or Wal Mart, probably have something pretty close in size and tread style. Check out dollar stores too, they often have cheap toys.

[Tesla]

Hey everyone... just found this online. Not the tires I want

but loads of parts! Under $10 w/shipping.

[richcrabman]

Here is a link for the 1:24 moffet third pic down buddy.

http://essex-automodels.m.webs.com/site/mobile?dm_path=%2Fgallery.htm&fw_sig_session_key=9bc99ce0ca141e3745e496ba952883920af6b0cb6497730035df7b8346bfab06-26213549&fw_sig_permissions=none&fw_sig_premium=0&fw_sig=e8955a03aa92f70a5b016f46c98cdd2a&fw_sig_site=26213549&fw_sig_api_key=522b0eedffc137c934fc7268582d53a1&fw_sig_access_token=54995d00912fb55806c51939b880b54d8933187d&fw_sig_url=http://www.freewebs.com/essex-automodels/&fw_sig_is_admin=0&fw_sig_time=1379099353815&fw_sig_permission_level=0&fw_sig_social=1&fw_sig_tier=0&fb_sig_network=fw

[Tesla]

Thanks for the pic Richie!

[richcrabman]

No probs,I'm sure they still make the kit.

[doogie7046]

Try looking at the Hot Wheels Monster trucks. My son broke one of his and I took the wheels and tires and although I never measured them they look to be about the right size.

[Tesla]

I want to thank all present and future posters for all your help.

[Ben]

I want to thank all present and future posters for all your help.

http://www.ebay.com/itm/SOFT-RESIN-RUBBER-PULLING-TIRES-SET-OF-4-1-25TH-/130986865333?pt=Model_Kit_US&hash=item1e7f6cf2b5#ht_23wt_917

[chuckyr]

http://www.collectiblesfever.com/index.php?productID=42418

[Truck parts]

What about tires for a radio control car or truck?

[Casey]

They look a lot like Goodyear Terra(?) tires used on monster trucks, so maybe a 1/32 scale USA-1 kit from AMT could supply the tires for the forklift?

[Steve Prideaux]

The Modelhaus, lists a set of Good-Year Terra tires. 34x15.5x15 I'm not sure what scale 1/25 or 1/24. Item # T-710 Steve Prideaux

[Tesla]

Here's a site that provides scale reference and pictures for offroad model tires.

Great info here!

http://www.magazinepublisher.com/models/tires/tires.html

[richellis]

this may help with your build.