1/25 Scale Gatorback Tyres

[1972coronet]

I bought an MPC 1984 Corvette (the gold 1/25th scale annual) recently ; a kit I've wanted for years .

When these MPC Annuals were new (c.1983-c.1988) , they were "stuck" with totally wrong tyres : BF Goodrich Radial T/A's !! Even at the time , the presence of these "wrong" tyres was irritating to me (and don't get me wrong here , I truly like BFG's ... just not in-place of factory-correct Gatorbacks !) .

On to my inquiry ; does anyone off the correct VR50's ( 255-50 16" ? ) for these 1984 Corvettes ? I realise that MPC "saw the light" in 1988 / 1989 and added some sweet Gatorbacks to their annuals , but those are tough to find without dedicating myself to an entire kit , only to pirate its tyres .

Does Chief Joseph make tyres that'll fit these kits ?

If not , where can I find some , say , BBS wheels with corrosponding tyres ?

Thanks

P.S. - If The Chief is perusing this thread , please contact me either by replying to this post , or via my P.M. on this forum

[mikemodeler]

John,

I don't think he does, but I will check my spares box and see if I have some of these and if I do, I will let you know.

There might be a set of aftermarket wheels like you mentioned, have you checked Hobbylink Japan?

[Chief Joseph]

I sent you a PM, John.

[Chief Joseph]

John, the original gatorbacks from the 80's Monogram kits are undersized for 1/24 scale, but would look just right at 1/25 scale.

[1972coronet]

Thank you both for your replies .

Mike , that would be nice if you had a spare set .

Chief , I did receive (and replied to) your PM . Thank you

[oldnslow]

you've got a PM