Custom tires just for fun
 

I made these tires for fun. They came off this funny little tractor toy at Walmart. I pulled them off the rims and made my own. Here are some pics...

http://i625.photobucket.com/albums/t...Picture032.jpg

Took a 3/4" conduit coupler and cut it down. The stock rim slid in tight.
http://i625.photobucket.com/albums/t...Picture031.jpg


Tread is cool but not very good on traction. The rubber is soft but no even close to the stockers. Also the tire doesn't compress. I think it might look good on a scaler...plus it's wider!
http://i625.photobucket.com/albums/t...Picture030.jpg

Cut slots in the rim for the tire to rest in...holds nicely.
http://i625.photobucket.com/albums/t...Picture033.jpg


http://i625.photobucket.com/albums/t...Picture027.jpg


Here is how much wider than stock. Height is maybe 1/8" taller than stock.
http://i625.photobucket.com/albums/t...Picture035.jpg

http://i625.photobucket.com/albums/t...Picture034.jpg

Looks pretty sweet. How's steering rub?

Pics of original toy/package?

very little rubbing. I would like to find another set to work on.