1/8th scale steel wheels

[MADD FABRICATOR]

Todd, how soon do you need them ? The reason I ask, is that I'm in the process of making the molds for the steel wheels where you can set the amount of back space, or in other words, the amount of reversing that you want to have them from stock. They will be cast in resin in three pieces, the outer rim, center portion , and inner rim. If you so desire, I can send you a private email with photos so you know more of what I'm talking about.
CHEERZZZZZ !!!!!!!! MADD FABRICATOR

[cedarsales]

Madd, I found a set. I will keep you in mind on the next project. Thanks Todd

[kmeaders@q.com]

For me, a new model builder, finding the right tires and wheels is the hardest part. I'm working on my second attempt of an 1/8 scale supermodified from the 70s. This one is actually a car I owned and bought from the local track champion in the early 70s. They're asphalt cars so we all ran 20" wide slicks in the back and on the right front along with a 12" slick on the left front. The rims were 15' and the tires 26' tall. The rims were the 5 wide ones with the bolt pattern around the inner side of the wheel. I've got some RC car tires that are for carpet racing that look kinda OK but the sidewalls are too narrow to be real looking. So how could I get some tires that are 3 1/4" tall by 2 1/4 or2 1/2 wide with a 1 7/8" hole in the middle for the rims? The wheels too are a problem. If anyone knows a trick or a source please let me know. Thanks

[strevo]

Contact Tim at TDR (Daytonatim). You can find them through this site. I think they might do custom orders. They can design them up in CAD and then print them out with a rapid prototype machine and have them shipped to you. They do very nice work. RP parts can be a little bit pricey, but if it's your only option, sometimes it's worth it.

[kmeaders@q.com]

Thanks strevo. I contacted Tim and he e-mailed me back saying he would normally do it but he's deeply involved with the 427 project and to check back in the spring. I'll, some how, make what I have work. Seems like that's what scratch building models is about, so I'm up for it.