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Title: Cheap source for tires?
Post by: FramFramson on December 14, 2013, 06:53:17 PM: I was wondering if anyone knows a decent source to pick up a few cheap plastic or rubber tires, similar to the Matchbox cars of yesteryear line? I thought maybe there would be something through railroad supply (O-scale would be fine - anything between 1:43 and 1:55, really), but I actually haven't found any cheap ones going that route. Also a couple of die-cast ones on online shops, but I'm not really looking to spend real money here.

Was hoping maybe someone would have some broken or cast-off wheels that could be shipped cheaply on fleabay, but nothing there.

I suppose I could buy more matchbox yesteryear cars and just rip the wheels off, but that seems like kind of a waste! Might try the local model railroad shop and try my luck, but if anyone knows any alternative, that would be keen!
Title: Re: Cheap source for tires?
Post by: grant on December 14, 2013, 07:17:16 PM: http://www.fountaintire.com/tires_all.php?gclid=CNCq1uG2sLsCFaE9Qgodp04A8g
(http://3.cdn.nhle.com/canucks/images/upload/2011/05/11-05-09FTPromoCanucks.jpg)
I'll get my coat ... lol
Title: Re: Cheap source for tires?
Post by: Predatorpt on December 14, 2013, 07:48:37 PM: I've been keeping a watch on these:

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/TOY-Farming-Series-Silo-Cover-Tires-Canvas-KIDS-GLOBE-/370828557713?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_3&hash=item56571abd91

But I don't know their size for sure :'(
Title: Re: Cheap source for tires?
Post by: FramFramson on December 14, 2013, 11:16:03 PM: Seems like the manufacturer makes cars in 1:16, 1:32, and 1:87 scale. Given how cheap this pack is for the number of tires you get, I would guess that these are 1:87. not that 1:16 would have been any better really. :-[

@Grant: Are you trying to steer me wrong? I didn't think you'd try to drive me crazy! ;D
Title: Re: Cheap source for tires?
Post by: The Dozing Dragon on December 14, 2013, 11:24:33 PM: Quote from: Predatorpt on December 14, 2013, 07:48:37 PM
I've been keeping a watch on these:

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/TOY-Farming-Series-Silo-Cover-Tires-Canvas-KIDS-GLOBE-/370828557713?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_3&hash=item56571abd91

But I don't know their size for sure :'(

Ebay never ceases to amaze me at the great finds that are about under our noses. Maybe there should be a board just for these sort of things.....
Title: Re: Cheap source for tires?
Post by: FramFramson on December 14, 2013, 11:30:00 PM: HOW-SO-EVER... it looks like predatorpt has the right idea with those search terms for toys. Can't find quite what I'm looking for, but these are closer (and are 1:48th! Well, that's what the listing says anyway):

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/1-doz-15mm-BLACK-Treaded-Tyres-Tires-for-Dinky-Toys-/190998917251?pt=UK_ToysGames_DiecastVehicles_DiecastVehicles_JN&hash=item2c786c3083#ht_638wt_1172

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/2-dozen-17mm-dia-Army-Tyres-Tires-for-Dinky-Toys-/151182314048?pt=UK_ToysGames_DiecastVehicles_DiecastVehicles_JN&hash=item23332b0a40#ht_620wt_1172

Those are a bit modern for me being 50's-60's era tires, but they could pass for 30's-era tires for then-newer cars or trucks. If you wanted to split one of those lots, I could buy some off of you.

There's even this jumbled lot, but I'm not sure of the scale at all:

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Dinky-Toy-Tyres-box-spares-Corgi-/171193807891?pt=UK_ToysGames_DiecastVehicles_DiecastVehicles_JN&hash=item27dbf23413#ht_92wt_1172
Title: Re: Cheap source for tires?
Post by: zizi666 on December 15, 2013, 06:00:26 AM: Quote from: Predatorpt on December 14, 2013, 07:48:37 PM
I've been keeping a watch on these:

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/TOY-Farming-Series-Silo-Cover-Tires-Canvas-KIDS-GLOBE-/370828557713?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_3&hash=item56571abd91

But I don't know their size for sure :'(

I've got a set of those and put photos of 'em in this thread : http://leadadventureforum.com/index.php?topic=30579.0
Title: Re: Cheap source for tires?
Post by: former user on December 15, 2013, 08:14:50 AM: LEGO sells rubber tyres on a regular base and they have an extensive range and an online parts service
but You have to know which size
and they are not expensive
Title: Re: Cheap source for tires?
Post by: zemjw on December 16, 2013, 09:48:56 AM: Quote
I've been keeping a watch on these:

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/TOY-Farming-Series-Silo-Cover-Tires-Canvas-KIDS-GLOBE-/370828557713?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_3&hash=item56571abd91

But I don't know their size for sure

I bought this set a few months ago. From memory, the tyres are about 15mm or 20mm diameter. They're very close in size to the Ainsty Tyrewall (http://ainstycastings.co.uk/index.php/cPath/24) tyres.

My plan is to make up some barricades with them for post apoc scenery
Title: Re: Cheap source for tires?
Post by: sandsmodels on December 16, 2013, 09:55:41 AM: we have a range of tyre piles for both 20 & 28mm games.
(http://i513.photobucket.com/albums/t339/sandsmodels/usefull%20bits%20and%20pieces/DSCN4967.jpg) (http://s513.photobucket.com/user/sandsmodels/media/usefull%20bits%20and%20pieces/DSCN4967.jpg.html)

we can also sell single tyres for your own conversions ect, just email me for a quote
sales@sandsmodels.com
thanks