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DANALLY · 02-02-2010, 12:08 AM

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...

Took a 3/4" conduit coupler and cut it down. The stock rim slid in tight.

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!

Cut slots in the rim for the tire to rest in...holds nicely.

Here is how much wider than stock. Height is maybe 1/8" taller than stock.

shimey · 02-02-2010, 12:07 PM

Looks pretty sweet. How's steering rub?

Pics of original toy/package?

DANALLY · 02-02-2010, 10:15 PM

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

02-02-2010, 12:08 AM	#1
DANALLY RCC Addict Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: MESA Posts: 1,389	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... Took a 3/4" conduit coupler and cut it down. The stock rim slid in tight. 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! Cut slots in the rim for the tire to rest in...holds nicely. Here is how much wider than stock. Height is maybe 1/8" taller than stock.

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02-02-2010, 12:07 PM	#2
shimey Rock Stacker Join Date: Sep 2004 Posts: 73	Looks pretty sweet. How's steering rub? Pics of original toy/package?

02-02-2010, 10:15 PM	#3
DANALLY RCC Addict Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: MESA Posts: 1,389	very little rubbing. I would like to find another set to work on.

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