Cheaper than buying that Tamiya Cobra R kit, just for the wheels! Oh well, that was a long time ago before aftermarket scale wheels were probably around. Man, those are close, and the right diameter…very tempting. THANK YOU!
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They have this one, too, which is closer with the right number of spokes. I’d have to fill in the dimples in the rim…
But that shipping…oof. More than the wheels.
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I found another site, Jay’s Resin Wheels, that has something more reasonably priced with the right number of spokes and right size, just the wrong tires. I have tires that should fit. Cheap shipping, too.
That’s my kinda project right there!
I got the new wheels from Jay’s Resin Wheels yesterday. As promised, the tires are removable. Pic of Cobra wheels next to new ones, and a 1:1 for comparison. The fit is just a tad loose for the rubber Tamiya tires. I’ll need to wrap the wheels with a layer of tape or something to take up the difference. But the width is perfect and the look is very close. I may reduce the amount of dish and add exposed lugs. But even if I don’t, I’m quite pleased with what I have. Thanks for the lead.
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I always wanted a Sunbeam Tiger, as I was a fan of Get Smart! growing up. He drove a Tiger and a VW Karmann Ghia and an Opel GT during the show. I owned a Karmann Ghia once, but if I get a Tiger and an Opel GT it’s most likely going to be a model kit.
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