Tesla Posted September 13, 2013 Share Posted September 13, 2013 (edited) 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 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ap40rocktruck Posted September 13, 2013 Share Posted September 13, 2013 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 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
richcrabman Posted September 13, 2013 Share Posted September 13, 2013 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. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tesla Posted September 13, 2013 Author Share Posted September 13, 2013 Never gave a thought to toy aisles thanks Richard! Richie if you could find a picture and any other info that would be great. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mikemodeler Posted September 13, 2013 Share Posted September 13, 2013 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. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tesla Posted September 13, 2013 Author Share Posted September 13, 2013 Hey everyone... just found this online. Not the tires I want but loads of parts! Under $10 w/shipping. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
richcrabman Posted September 13, 2013 Share Posted September 13, 2013 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 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tesla Posted September 13, 2013 Author Share Posted September 13, 2013 Thanks for the pic Richie! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
richcrabman Posted September 13, 2013 Share Posted September 13, 2013 No probs,I'm sure they still make the kit. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
doogie7046 Posted September 14, 2013 Share Posted September 14, 2013 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. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tesla Posted September 14, 2013 Author Share Posted September 14, 2013 I want to thank all present and future posters for all your help. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ben Posted September 15, 2013 Share Posted September 15, 2013 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 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chuckyr Posted September 15, 2013 Share Posted September 15, 2013 http://www.collectiblesfever.com/index.php?productID=42418 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Truck parts Posted September 15, 2013 Share Posted September 15, 2013 What about tires for a radio control car or truck? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Casey Posted September 16, 2013 Share Posted September 16, 2013 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? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve Prideaux Posted September 16, 2013 Share Posted September 16, 2013 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 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tesla Posted September 17, 2013 Author Share Posted September 17, 2013 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 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
richellis Posted September 19, 2013 Share Posted September 19, 2013 this may help with your build. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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