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4x4 Model Tire Options Anyone that builds 4x4 scale models knows there are few available options for upgrading your kit. This page lists all the tires I (and many others) have found that would work. If you have any other tires that can be added to this list or you have any missing measurements, feel free to email me. |
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NEWS! NEW... Off road accessories Page! Shovels, jacks, etc. The page is new so check back often for updates. Click here to visit. A few folks on the Desert Racing Modelers and Off Road Models website have ordered parts from Alan Raab (Ma's Resin) and have been VERY happy with his service and products. We give them a "thumbs up." After much begging The Parts Box in Australia have started duplicating (resin casting) offroad tires. They are bringing out new ones often. Click here to see their sizes! SELtd. is now offering a Dune Buggy kit. Originally the kit was a Revell accessory kit that came as part in other off road kits. The resin kit has desert tires (cast in a soft urethane) that might be of use for kitbashing. They are also available without the kit.. click here for info. |
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quick links: still available new | old kit tires | non-model finds | more info needed | 1:1 Scale Chart | links | conversion math |
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Tires Still Available for Purchase
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sidewall text | real life (1:1) size in 1/25* | real life (1:1) size in 1/24* |
diameter (mm) |
tread width (mm) |
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wheel opening (mm) |
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SELtd.'s Dune Buggy kit (a kit based on the buggy found in Revell's 1/25 Mr. Sandman Chevy and buggy)
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Sand Blaster Jr (front) and Sand Blaster 915 (rear) |
front: 25.5" rear: |
front: 24.5" rear: |
front: 26mm rear: |
front: 9mm rear: |
front: 11mm rear: |
front: 17mm rear: |
SELtd. is now offering tires as part of their Dune Buggy kit or stand alone (with wheels included). Cast in a soft urethane, these tires are a great option for smaller buggies.
part numbers: Visit their website or email
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not sold as part of a kit | BFGoodrich Radial Long Trail T/A | 31.5" | 29.25" | 31mm | 7.6mm | 10mm | 16mm* | Alan's comments: Each "lug" is approx. 1mm wide with 1/2mm spacing. The tread pattern wraps around the tire edges.
Contact info is as follows: http://public.fotki.com/cnaind *owner says "I can vary the ID by using inserts for rubber tires or by machining for hard resin before casting." |
 
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not sold as part of a kit | BFGoodrich Radial Mud Terrain T/A | 36" | 34.5" | 36.5mm | 13.5mm | 15mm | 18mm*
20.5mm* |
Alan's comments: "Each 'lug' is approx. 1.5mm wide with 3/4mm spacing. The tread pattern wraps around the tire edges." The tread pattern is correct for BFG's. Contact info is as follows: http://public.fotki.com/cnaind *Alan says "I can vary the ID by using inserts for rubber tires or by machining for hard resin before casting." Jeffs on Desert Racing Models says "received my Ma's resin order today! This is really quality stuff gentlemen! We're talking Modelhaus-like! Don't be afraid to order anything from him. If you're not happy with it, I'll buy it from you!" |
| photo to come | n/a | - | 32.4" | 31.2" | 33mm | 18mm | 13mm | 10mm | similar to Desert Duallers from Satco
Contact info is as follows: |
| photo to come | n/a | - | 29.5" | 28.3" | 30mm | 16mm | 9mm | 7mm | similar to a 1 Ton truck tire from Satco
Contact info is as follows: |
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29.5" |
28.3" | 30mm | 18mm | 10mm | 8mm | similar to Mud Duallers from Satco
Contact info is as follows: |
| photo to come | n/a | - | 31.5" | 29.25" | 31mm | 17mm | 9mm | 7mm | similar to Long Trail tires from Satco
Contact info is as follows: |
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29.5" |
28.3" | 30mm | 18mm | 9mm | 6.5mm | a 1 Ton truck tire (50's Goodyear)
Contact info is as follows: |
| photo to come | n/a | - | 44.3" | 42.5" | 45mm | 22mm | 18mm | 16mm | a TSL Bogger (Super Swamper) design
Contact info is as follows: |
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not sold as part of a kit | none | 32.9" | 31.6" | 33.5mm | 18mm | 22mm | 16mm | A very realistic mud bog or sand tire. The Parts Box (located of Australia) sell these tires with spoked resin wheels (#678) or as tires only (#679).
Prices are listed in Australian Dollars... about 1/3 more than US Dollars. |
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not sold as part of a kit | none | 60" | 57.6" | 61mm | 35mm | 34mm | 27mm | A very realistic smaller monster truck or puller tire. The Parts Box (located of Australia) sell these tires in pairs mounted on resin wheels (#963). |
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not sold as part of a kit | none | 38" | 36.5" | 38.6 | 15.5 | 22.3 | 15.4 | A typical sand drag racing tire now out from The Parts Box (located of Australia).
Sold in pairs #250 is tires only. #262, #254 and #256 include different wheel options. |
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not sold as part of a kit | see photo | 41" | 39.5" | 41.8 | 16.5 | 14 | 19 | NEW from The Parts Box.
#676 come in sets of four without wheels |
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not sold as part of a kit | see photo | 36" | 34" | 36 | 15.5 | 14.5 | 17 | NEW from The Parts Box.
#755 come in sets of four with spoked wheels. #659 without wheels |
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not sold as part of a kit | see photo | 37.4" | 35.9" | 38 | 14.5 | 14.5 | 18 | NEW from The Parts Box.
#675 comes in sets of four without wheels |
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diameter (mm) |
tread width (mm) |
max width (mm) |
wheel opening (mm) |
notes |
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not sold as part of a kit | Super Swamper TSL Bogger | ~42.7" | 41" | 43mm | 15 | 15 | 18 | VERY realistic...they look exactly like 1:1 counterparts. SoReal, Trevor's Toybox and RPP Hobby sell these tires mounted on optional wheels such as Weld Racing Stone Crusher's and Mountain Crusher's.
Thanks Sam for measurements. |
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not sold as part of a kit | Super Swamper IROK | ~51.5" (see notes) | 49.5" | 52.39mm (see notes) | ? | ? | 1:1 is on an 18" wheel (see notes) | VERY realistic...they look exactly like 1:1 counterparts. SoReal, Trevor's Toybox and RPP Hobby sell these tires mounted on optional wheels such as Weld Racing Stone Crusher's and Mountain Crusher's.
The measurements were taken off the real tire and scaled to be correct at 1/24 and 1/25...not measured on the actual model tire. Anyone that has these tires that can give me real measurements? |
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not sold as part of a kit | Super Swamper TrXus MT | ~46.8" (see notes) | 45" | 44.25mm (see notes) | ? | ? | 1:1 is on an 18" wheel (see notes) | VERY realistic...they look exactly like 1:1 counterparts. SoReal and Trevor's Toybox sell these tires mounted on optional wheels such as Weld Racing Stone Crusher's and Mountain Crusher's.
The measurements were taken off the real tire and scaled to be correct at 1/24 and 1/25...not measured on the actual model tire. Anyone that has these tires that can give me real measurements? |
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Aoshima 1/25 1991 Toyota 4 Runner | Super Swamper Radial/TSL | 38.4" | 36.8" | 39mm | 11mm | 15mm | 20mm | Very realistic design. Can also be purchased with or without the kits from RPP Hobby. |
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Tires Found in Model Kits (listed in alphabetical order according to tire brand)
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tread width (mm) |
max width (mm) |
wheel opening (mm) |
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1/20 Lindberg Baywatch Toyota Truck kit
and 1/20 Lindberg (stock) Toyota Truck kit and 1/20 Lindberg GMC Sonoma stock truck and Baja Racer and possibly all other of Lindberg's other 1/20 pickups |
BF Goodrich Baja T/A |
36.73" | 35.26" | 37.3mm | 11 | 15 | 18 | The tread pattern is accurate to BFGoodrich's Baja and Mud TA's. However, the pattern looks warn (not sharp edged) and tread depth is not very deep.
Being designed to fit a 1/20 wheel, the tire opening is a little big for 1/25 wheels. You will need to modify the wheel or use the rim that came with the kit. Note: top two photos at the left show a resin-cast copy of the tires. The photo with the "web" is an original. Note 2: it appears that all the 1/20 Lindberg kits used this tire regardless of what the box art shows. Thanks Jake for samples, and Jeryd & Jeff for additional info. |
| pix to come | 1/25 Lindberg Offroad 4x4 Ford F150 | BF Goodrich Mud-Terrain T/A |
30.5" | 29.3" | 31mm | 9 | 11 | 16 | A very good representation of the BFG's Mud-Terrain with sharp details. The only non-accurate area is the center of the tread that his not correct to 1:1 tire.
Thanks Danny for info. |
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Model King 1/25 1979 Ford Bronco part of Nostalgic Drag Race Set with Cougar |
Firestone All Terrain T/C | 30.5" | 29.3" | 31mm | 8 | 11 | 15 | Very 70's street-style tire (much thinner tread compared to overall width).
The tread is similar to Mickey Thompson's "Mini Mag" tire and Gates's Commandos. |
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AMT 1/25 1981 Ford Bronco
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Formula Desert Dog PVC | 31.5" | 30.3" | 32mm | 11 | 12 | 15 | A rubber tire that is somewhat realistic of the 1:1 Armstrong Desert Dog tires... tread pattern is a little tighter than 1:1.
Here are photos of the real tire: |
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AMT 1/25 1982 Jeep Commando "Mount 'n Goat"
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Formula Desert Dog PVC | 39.4" | 37.8" | 40mm | 14 | 15 | 20 | Similar to Armstrong's Tru-Trac tires (but not as similar as the above tire). |
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American Satco | Formula Desert Dog | ~36.4" | ~35" | ~37mm | ~16 | ~19 | ~19.5 | A very wide version of the Desert Dog tires (above).
The measurements we made from a photo, not the real tire, so sizes are approximate. Thanks Jeryd and Danny for info. |
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tread width (mm) |
max width (mm) |
wheel opening (mm) |
notes |
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Tamiya 1/24 Jeep Grand Cherokee | Goodyear Eagle GA | 26.5" | 25.5" | 27mm | 11 | 12 | 17 | A very nice rubber street tire but it's small size limits it's uses. |
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Revell 1/24 1977 Jeep CJ-7 Renegade 2'n1
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Goodyear Tracker A-T | 30.5" | 29.3" | 31mm | 10 | 12 | 18 | Solid rubber, Very stiff Thanks Ricky for sending samples! |
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Revell 1/24 1977 Jeep CJ-7 Renegade 2'n1 (re-release) |
none | 30.5" | 29.3" | 31mm | 10 | 12 | 18 | Exactly like the ones above (only sidewall text removed). |
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H1 Hummer snap together (molded in red..."pickup". Revell)
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Goodyear Tracker A-T
9-15LT (tiny) |
36.4" | 34.96" | 37mm | 9-10 | 12.5 | 19 | Tread pattern is not too realistic or pronounced.
Tire "web" is used to hold the Hummer rim to the tire... can be easily cut out. Thanks Casey for the info about the Luv kit. |
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AMT 1/25 1975 Chevy Blazer | Goodyear Wranger A/T | 31" | 29.76" | 31.5mm | 11 | 12 | 15 | Tire is made of grey styrene - not rubber. Detail is not very sharp. |
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Lindberg's 1/25 F-150 Flairside 4x4 | Goodyear Wranger RT/S | 29.5" | 28.3" | 30mm | 7mm | 8.5mm | 16mm | Hard rubber tires with pronouced, but not too realistic, tread pattern. Street tire width. |
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Revell 1/25 Ice Patrol California Pickup | Goodyear Wrangler R/T | 28.875" | 27.2" | 29.337mm | Rear: 13.97mm
Front: 11.35mm |
Rear: 15.09mm
Front: 12.80mm |
outside: 17.40mm
inside of tire: 19.05mm |
The front and rear tires are different widths, but the sidewall detail is the same.
Also, the outside and inside of tires have different wheel opening sizes. Thanks Casey for photos and measurements. |
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Revell 1/25 Jeep Honcho J truck kits | Goodyear Wranger Radial | 30.7" | 32" | 32.5mm | 10.3mm | 12.7mm | 15mm | Thanks Jeffs for info about this tire. |
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wheel opening (mm) |
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Revell 1/25 1977 Chevy 4x4 "Mad Mudder"
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Ground Hawg
Denman (tiny) |
40.35" | 38.7" | 41mm | 13 | 17 | 17-18 | Another very realistic period-correct tire with correct tread pattern to the real tire (1:1 photo from this site).
The kit tire has lettering on one side only and tread is directional... meaning that if you want lettering on the outside of both sides of vehicle then the tread pattern will run the wrong direction on one side. Thanks Jeryd for photos/sizes. |
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1/25 Revell Diecast Tomb Raider Wrangler Rubicon kit | none | 34.2" | 32.8" | 34.75mm | 11 | 13 | 16 | A very good representation of Mickey Thompson's Baja Claws.
note: the example photos show a resin-cast copy of the tires (hence the white color.) Thanks Jake for samples! |
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Tamiya 1/24 Toyota Land Cruiser 80 with Sport Options
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Yokohama Mud Digger | 35.4" | 34" | 36mm | 14 | - | 17 | Thanks Richard for the info. |
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AMT/Ertl 1/32 Carolina Crusher Snapfast Monster truck | none | 52" max 47 tread height (see notes) |
50" max 45"tread (see notes) |
53mm max 48mm at sidewall (see notes) |
33 | 35 | about 23mm | The tread has a pronounced bulge with max diameter of 53 and diameter at the sidewall of 48.
Being 1/32 these tires will fit a 1/24/25 puller truck well. |
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Amt/Ertl 1/25 Bigfoot 10
and USA-1 Chevy Monster truck and others |
the Bigfoot tires have a tiny "arrow" indicating tire rotation direction and a letter "A" or "B" on the inside only
The Chevy tires do not have sidewall text but does have the arrows |
61"/56" | 59"/54" | 62mm max, 57mm at sidewall (see notes) | 42 | 45 | 30 outside, 35 inside | The tread has a pronounced bulge with max diameter of 62 and diameter at the sidewall of 57.
The wheel openings are different side to side. |
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Die Cast Trucks, RC and other tires "found around the house"
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wheel opening (mm) |
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| photo to come | Revell's 1/25 CSI: Miami H2 Hummer Diecast | 34.4" | 33" | 35mm | 11 | 13 | 18 | BF Goodrich A/T | |
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Maisto 1/31 Sport Truck Lifterz 2004 F-150 Fx4 |
none | 36.4" | 34.9" | 37mm | 11 | 15 | 18 front 22 back |
front and rear tire openings are not the same (see photos).
Might make a decent starting point for molding a tire. |
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MotorMax 1/24 HUMVEE | none | 35.4" | 34" | 36mm | 10 | 11 | 20 | a very "street like" tire both in tread width and tread pattern. Very close to GoodYear's Wrangler MT. |
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Losi 1/36 Micro-Desert Truck RTR | none | 32" | 30.7" | 32.5mm | 16.5 | 15 | ~18.5 | The wheels are glued on so getting an exact measurement is difficult without tearing up my son's racer (sorry).
Tread is a perfect recreation of BF Goodrich's Mud-Terrain. Wheels are large making them look "Plus 1" style. Thanks Rodney for measurements! |
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If you have info about any of these tires/kits, please let me know. |
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Bburago diecast 1/26 Schlesser Dakar Buggy | ? | ? | ? | ? | ? | ? | ? | Jeryd found these wheels listed with a Baja Buggy buildup in one of the model magazines.
Look to be a VERY good representation of the newer tread pattern on BFGoodrich Baja TAs. Being 1/26 scale they might be a little small, especially on a 1/24 truck. |
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Satco | Bridgestone Desert Dueller | ? | ? | ? | ? | ? | ? | photos from Richard Olson's website |
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Radio Shack's XMOD | BFGoodrich | ? | ? | ? | ? | ? | v | Radio Shack sold a series of 1/24ish RC off road trucks a few years back. Also sold serperatly was an upgrade kit with very realistic BFGoodrich tires. Though I don't know the exact size, they should be useable. These kits can still be found on eBay occasionally. |
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Revell's 1/25 Datsun King Cab 4x4 | Goodyear Wrangler Radial | ? | ? | ? | ? | ? | ? | Spotted on ebay this kit appears to have oversized tires that might be different than others listed above. |
| Revell's 1/25 Mr. Sandman Chevy | Chevy: ?
Buggy's tires say: Sand Blaster Jr (front) |
? | ? | ? | ? | ? | ? | Dated 1981 this kit looks to have two options for possible tires... the truck and the buggy.
Resin copies of the buggy and tires are available from SELtd. |
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Revell (Germany) 1/16 Jeep CJ7 | Goodyear GT Radial | ? | ? | ? | ? | ? | ? | This kit is 1/16 scale so useablity will be limited. |
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Super Swampers | ? | ? | ? | ? | ? | ? | ? | Jeryd sent this lead... the Tumbler Batmobile from The Dark Knight has quad Super Swamper tires on the rear. He thought there was a kit in 1/24/25 but all I am finding are 1/32 model from Bandai and1/18 diecast from Hotwheels. |
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Tire & Wheel Sizes In Scale
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| real tire (1:1) diameter in inches | 1/25 scale inches (mm) | 1/24 scale inches (mm) |
| 30 | 1.2" (30.48mm) | 1.25" (31.75mm) |
| 31 | 1.24 (31.496mm) | 1.29 (32.8) |
| 32 | 1.28 (32.5) | 1.33 (33.87) |
| 33 | 1.32 (33.53) | 1.375 (34.93) |
| 35 | 1.4 (35.56) | 1.46 (37.04) |
| 36 | 1.44 (36.58) | 1.5 (38.1) |
| 37 | 1.48 (37.59) | 1.54 (39.16) |
| 38 | 1.52 (38.61) | 1.58 (40.22) |
| 40 | 1.6 (40.64) | 1.67 (42.33) |
| 41 | 1.64 (41.66) | 1.71 (43.39) |
| 42 | 1.68 (42.67) | 1.75 (44.45) |
| 44 | 1.76 (44.7) | 1.83 (46.57) |
| real tire (1:1) width in inches | 1/25 scale inches (mm) | 1/24 scale inches (mm) |
| 8.5 | 0.34" (8.63mm) | 0.354" (8.99mm) |
| 10.5 | 0.42 (10.67) | 0.4375 (11.11) |
| 12.5 | 0.5 (12.7) | 0.52 (13.23) |
| 14 | 0.56 (14.22) | 0.58 (14.82) |
| 14.5 | 0.58 (14.73) | 0.60 (15.34) |
| real wheels (diameter x width) | 1/25 scale inches (mm) | 1/24 scale inches (mm) |
| 15x8 | 0.6" (15.24mm) x .0.32 (8.13mm) | 0.625" (15.88mm) x 0.33" (8.47mm) |
| 15x10 | 0.6" (15.24mm) x 0.4 (10.16mm) | 0.625" (15.88mm) x 0.42" (10.58mm) |
| 15x12 | 0.6" (15.24mm) x 0.48 (12.19mm) | 0.625" (15.88mm) x 0.5" (12.7mm) |
| 16x8 | 0.64" (16.26mm) x .032 (8.13mm) | 0.666" (16.93mm) x 0.33" (8.47mm) |
| 16x10 | 0.64" (16.26mm) x 0.4 (10.16mm) | 0.666" (16.93mm) x 0.42" (10.58mm) |
| 16x12 | 0.64" (16.26mm) x 0.48 (12.19mm) | 0.666" (16.93mm) x 0.5" (12.7mm) |
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Useful Links
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| 1:1 Tire Links
Offroaders.com's All Terrain AT & Mud Terrain MT Tire Review Guide - shows the tread patterns of most popular tires Metric to "Standard" tire size conversion - use this link to convert those newer metric sizes to inches (exp. 235 70R 16 is equal to 29") Model Tire Links Off Road Models - a model forum dedicated almost exclusively to off road and truck modeling. New (but growing) site. R0tti's Research thread - his discussion at Brian's Model Cars Forum about the off road tires he has found. The Mad Modeler - while not strictly 4x4 or truck modeling, a very good site with many off road builders. |
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"the math"
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I find it interesting that the model tire height in mm is almost exactly the same as inches in real life. So, use your metric ruler to get a quick guess of the size... want a 33" tire, find one that is 33mm. *The math for 1/25: model's tire size in mm x 25 / 25.4 = real life tire size. Let me know of any other tires that can be added to this list or have missing measurements. |
