Does anyone make silicone tires for 1/24 vintage cars such as Cox? I've a few that I'd like to run and urethanes and rubber don't do it for me.
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, Jun 12 2019 09:54 PM
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Posted 12 June 2019 - 09:54 PM
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Posted 12 June 2019 - 11:16 PM
Pro track makes a threaded axle version. Both Pro Track and H & R also have non threaded silicon tires.
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Posted 13 June 2019 - 02:38 AM
A guy here in France, Bruno at slotcarstyres, used to make silicones, but has mostly changed over to urethane - you might contact him through his website and see if he has any left.
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Posted 13 June 2019 - 05:26 AM
If you're just looking for tires to fit a rim try Super Tires and Quick Slicks. Cloverleaf Racing and Slot Car Corner both carry Quick Slicks. Here's Super Tires web site, look under "Specs" for sizes. https://www.supertires.com/
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Posted 13 June 2019 - 11:45 AM
Thanks for the info, gents. The tires have to fit the stock rims.
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Posted 14 June 2019 - 10:56 PM
I have a guy who does a great job, molding silicones on existing vintage rims.
How many pair are you looking to have done?
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Posted 15 June 2019 - 06:53 PM
I have a guy who does a great job, molding silicones on existing vintage rims.
How many pair are you looking to have done?
6 sets (2, 2, and 2) I guess? I've Cox Lotus 40, Ferrari and BRM F1s, and a Dino which takes a shorter tire that the others. I can supply the old tires for molds if need be. Thanks!
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Posted 15 June 2019 - 07:00 PM
Ok, I sent him a link to this thread.
We'll see if he is interested.
We'll see if he is interested.
Mike Swiss
Inventor of the Low CG guide flag 4/20/18
IRRA® Components Committee Chairman
Five-time USRA National Champion (two G7, one G27, two G7 Senior)
Two-time G7 World Champion (1988, 1990), eight G7 main appearances
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Posted 15 June 2019 - 07:59 PM
Below is a sample of his work.
No side lettering, but it does have a profile.
Doing a smaller diameter is not a problem as long as you supply him with the old tire(like you said you could do)
They are $20 pair.
If interested, I'll have him PM you.
No side lettering, but it does have a profile.
Doing a smaller diameter is not a problem as long as you supply him with the old tire(like you said you could do)
They are $20 pair.
If interested, I'll have him PM you.
Mike Swiss
Inventor of the Low CG guide flag 4/20/18
IRRA® Components Committee Chairman
Five-time USRA National Champion (two G7, one G27, two G7 Senior)
Two-time G7 World Champion (1988, 1990), eight G7 main appearances
Eight-time G7 King track single lap world record holder
17B West Ogden Ave., Westmont, IL 60559, (708) 203-8003, mikeswiss86@hotmail.com (also my PayPal address)
Note: Send all USPS packages and mail to: 692 Citadel Drive, Westmont, Illinois 60559
