Smilin' Ray's "Clones for Classics" Slot Car Tires

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Pricing: 11/13/2024:

Except for the Eldon Dragster Slicks, Marx Indy Car, Revell Dune Buggy Tires and 1:24 scale tires, all tires are $3.85 per pair, 3 pairs for $11.50 of 4 pairs or more for $3.60 per pair. Add shipping and handling for your zone USPS First Class to the U.S. for the first 4 pairs. Add to the posted S&H for your zone, 10 cents for each additional pair beyond 4 pairs up to 19. 20 pairs or $70 in sales or more, will be sent Priority Mail for $11.35. Priority is necessary for larger sales because of the unreliability of USPS. By using Priority, we can recoup $50 in insurance for lost sales. Sales of $100 or more will require additional insurance. I will provide a quote.

Eldon Dragster Slick, Marx-I, RDB and 1:24 Scale Tires are $4.30 per pair or 4 or more pairs for $4.15 per pair.

Zones:

$5.40 TN, NC, GA, AL, MS, AR, MO, KY
$5.50 IN, OH, SC, FL, LA, TX, OK, WV, VA, DC
$5.60 NY, PA, IL, MI, NE, KS, WI, IA, MD
$5.70 CO, NJ, MA, CT, DE, NH, RI, VT, ND, SD, MN, NM, AZ, ME, UT, WY
$5.80 CA, OR, WA, ID, NV, MT
$5.90 AK, HI, PR

Contact me with postal code for a quote on shipping and handling to Canada or overseas. A quote will be based on information found on the USPS International Price Calculator.

For a prompt quote and a PayPal request, Email to SmilinRay@outlook.com. My tires are priced in pairs so please order tires in pairs. A "pair" is 2 tires. If you order a "set", you will be ordering 4 tires. See Contact page for additional ordering information.

VIP Classic Formula 1 Rear Slot Car Tires

These tires are approximately 0.87" O.D., 0.19" Wide, 0.46” I.D. Fits the Cooper, Lotus, BRM, Ferrari and other VIP Formula 1 Slot Cars with the Yellow Wheels (not included). “DUNLOP” Side Wall Detail and nice tread pattern. Please check the tire and wheel sizes before ordering.

Part "VIPF1" Out of Stock

VIP Classic Sports Car Slot Car Tires

These tires are approximately 0.79" O.D., 0.24" Wide, 0.28” I.D. Fits the early VIP Sports Cars - Austin Healy, MGA (not included) and other VIP Sports Cars. “DUNLOP” Side Wall Detail. Please be sure to check the tire and wheel sizes before ordering. Part "VIPSC" 2 Pairs left

Classic IMC Budd Anderson Stock Car Tires

These tires are approximately 0.89" O.D., 0.30" Wide, 0.47” I.D. With “GOOD <> YEAR and STOCK CAR SPECIAL” side wall detail. Fits IMC Budd Anderson Stock Car Slot Car wheels.

Part "IMC" Out of stock.

Tires for the Eldon 1:24 Scale Top Eliminator Dragster Slot Car

A clone of the original Eldon vintage tire with "Drag Slick - Eldon" side wall detail. Part "EDST"

$4.30 per pair or 4 pairs or more for $4.15 per pair plus shipping and handling as defined at the bottom of this page. Out of Stock

A clone of the original Eldon Cycle Style Front Tires for the Eldon Top Eliminator Dragster Slot Car. Part "EDCT" 3 Pairs left

Same per pair price as 1:32 Scale tires plus shipping and handling, all as defined at the bottom of this page.

Eldon Classic Tires

7/8" O.D., 3/8" I.D. Fits 1/4" wide Eldon plastic 5 spoke Mag" home set wheels. Diamonds and "ELDON" Side Wall Detail. For Eldon nylon chassis slot cars.

Part "EHSN" OUT OF STOCK

Eldon Wide Classic Tire

7/8" O.D., 3/8" I.D., 3/8" wide. For Eldon plastic home set wheels. Fits nylon chassis Eldon slot cars with optional wide wheels and axles like shown.

Part "EHSW" OUT OF STOCK

Eldon "Muscle Car" Tire Set

An Eldon Muscle Car Set is 2 narrow front tires (EHSN)

and 2 wide rears tires (EHSW) for Eldon slot cars that came on the nylon chassis.

Order 1 pair of EHSW and 1 pair of EHSN.

See Shipping & Handling at bottom of page.

(Chassis is for example purposes only and is not available)

OUT OF STOCK

Eldon "Plus" Tire

A classic Eldon tire that is a little taller and wider than the nominally 7/8" x 1/4" tire (EHSN). It has "ELDON" Side Wall Detail.

Tire size is 0.87" O.D., 0.29" W. and fits the 1/4" wide Eldon "5 Spoke" home set wheels and is often found on the front of Eldon's open wheel cars. Part "EHSP"

OUT OF STOCK

Nominally 1" O.D., 1/4" W. for Eldon ribbed plastic spoked wheels. Diamond tread and "Eldon - 7.50 X 15" sidewall detail, Part "EHSN1".

The urethane compound is softer than the original natural rubber tire, so, although not necessary, you may want to glue these tires to the wheels.

(chassis is for example purposes and is not available).

Sorry, OUT OF STOCK

Consider Clones for Classics C1R tire (below) for a "slick" tire similar to the EHSN1 tire.

Tires for Eldon/Cox plastic wheels on the Eldon/Cox nylon angle-winder chassis.

Tire is 0.84" O.D., 0.45" I.D., 1/4" W Slick (0.33” W overall).

Part "ECSN"

(Chassis is for example only and is not available)

2 Pairs in Stock

I have two Eldon Indy Car rear tires:

Size 1.18" O.D., 0.30" W. Fits Eldon Indy Car Rear Wheels that are approximately 0.55" diameter. "ELDON" and "Super" Side Wall Detail.

Part "EICT" Out of Stock

Size 1.04" O.D., 0.33" W. Fits Eldon Indy Car Rear Wheels that are approximately 0.55" diameter. "ELDON" Side Wall Detail.

Part "EICN" Out of Stock

(car is for example only and is not available).

1" O.D., 1/4" W. Fits 3/8" hubs for Ungar and early Eldon Cars and other early "pin and skids" slot cars. Also fit Eldon Go Kart Rear tires.

"Eldon" and "7.50 X 15" Side Wall Detail. Part "EEOW"

OUT OF STOCK

Eldon Crash Car Jalopy Slot Car Tires

These are not clones of the original Eldon Jalopy tire but is a nice and suitable replacement.

Approximate actual size 0.87” O.D., 0.58 I.D., 0.25” wide.

Part "ECCR" OUT OF STOCK

Strombecker Classic Tires

I have an impressive line of tires for Strombecker classic slot cars. Some are shown mounted on wheels and cars for type and style purposes. Only the tires are available.

1" O.D. Rear, part "ST1R", 7/8" O.D. Front, part "ST7/8R", for 2 piece 0.58" diameter ribbed nylon wheels.

ST1R and ST7/8R are OUT OF STOCK

1" O.D. Rear, part "ST1S", 7/8" O.D. Front, part "ST7/8S", for 2 piece 0.58" diameter smooth nylon wheels.

ST1S out stock.

ST7/8S out of stock.

1" O.D. Rear, part "ST1S", 7/8" O.D. Front, part "ST7/8S" for 0.58" diameter smooth plastic wheels.

Out of stock.

7/8" O.D. Rear, 7/8" O.D. Front, for 0.58" diameter smooth plastic wheels part "ST7/8S".

Out of stock.

7/8" O.D. Rear Rear Tire

Part "ST88RT"

A replacement for Strombecker P.N. 24018

Sorry, OUT OF STOCK

7/8" O.D. Rear, ST88RT, 3/4" O.D. Front, ST3/4R, for ribbed aluminum Strombecker wheels on this type of car. These tire's Inside Diameter is 0.49".

Please check the wheel sizes before ordering.

For a set, order 1 pair of ST88RT and 1 pair of ST3/4R.

Sorry, ST3/4R and ST88RT are OUT OF STOCK

7/8" O.D. Rear, ST88RT, 3/4" O.D. Front, ST3/4R, for ribbed plastic Strombecker wheels on this type of car. These tire's Inside Diameter is 0.49".

Please check the wheel sizes before ordering.

For a set, order 1 pair of ST88RT and 1 pair of ST3/4R.

Sorry, ST3/4R and ST88RT are OUT OF STOCK

Part ST79R measures approximately 0.79" OD, 0.19" Wide and 0.46" ID.

These tires fit the Strombecker Plymouth Barracuda, Porsche RS-61 and slot cars with an aluminum chassis and frame motor with small ribbed hubs approximately 0.46" diameter.

These tires are not a reproduction of the original Strombecker tire but are a suitable replacement with the proper size and fit. OUT OF STOCK

Strombecker Midget Tires

These are clones of the original Strombecker Midget Tires.

Rear tires: 0.74" O.D., 0.19” W. and 0.36" I.D. Part "STMR"

Side wall detail: “5.50x12 STROMBECKER”

STMR are out of stock.

Front tires: 0.55" O.D., 0.10” W. and 0.36" I.D. Part "STMF"

Side wall detail: “4.00x12 STROMBECKER”

STMF are out of stock.

Please check the wheel sizes before ordering. I generally tell buyers that the slot car front tires do not add to the performance of the car.

A.C. Gilbert Slot Car Tires

Type "ACGN" tires are approximately 0.79" OD, 0.19" W. Fits 0.46" A. C. Gilbert Slot Car Hub.

Please check the wheel sizes before ordering.

OUT OF STOCK

A.C. Gilbert Go Kart or Indy Car Tire Set

Front tires: Approximately 0.79" OD, 0.19" W. Fits 0.46" A. C. Gilbert Go Kart Front Hub. (ACGN) OUT OF STOCK

Rear tires: Approximately 0.90" OD, 0.21" W. Fits 0.46" A. C. Gilbert Go Kart Rear Hub. (ACGK) 9 pairs available

Please check the wheel sizes before ordering.

Front and rear tires can be purchased separately.

ACGN are OUT OF STOCK

A.C. Gilbert Tires for A.C. Gilbert Classic Horse and Sulky Slot Racers Part "ACGS" 3 pairs available

Be advised, these tires are not reproductions of the original AC Gilbert Sulky tire but are a suitable replacement with the proper size and fit. Since the tire is made of a softer material than the natural rubber tires, I recommend that the tires are glued to the wheels.

Buyer’s comment:

“I tried them on 2 different Sulkies with no glue and they stayed on. I ran them on the curves as fast as I could and they didn't come off. If I need more, I would buy the same ones.”

See Shipping and Handling at the bottom of the page.

Revell Classic Home Set Tires

Revell "Home Set" Classic Tires for the black plastic chassis and some aluminum chassis with plastic wheels.

Part ID "RHSN" (Revell Home Set Narrow) - These tires unmounted measurement is approximately 0.88" OD and 0.25" Wide.

OUT OF STOCK

Part ID "RHSW" (Revell Home Set Wide) - These tires unmounted measurement is approximately 0.88" OD and 0.33" Wide. These tires require a wider wheel. Not all Revell cars come with wide wheels. Be sure you have wide wheels before ordering. OUT OF STOCK

Notice: Although these tires will fit many of the 5:40 threaded classic wheels, they are a little taller because they are made taller to clear the early larger diameter Mabuchi 15R can motors. These tires do not fit the Revell "Americana" Race sets. See tire "CTN01" for Revell Americana cars and Revell cars with the aluminum "ladder chassis". Be sure to measure the wheels and tires before ordering.

Revell Dune Buggy Tires

Part ID "RDB"

These are clones of the original Revell Dune Buggy Tire. Tire measurements are as accurate as I can measure with my $9.99 digital caliper. :-) Tire: 1.07" O.D., 0.36” W. and 0.59" I.D.

Be sure to check the wheel and tire sizes before ordering.

OUT OF STOCK

MARX Classic Tires

Part "MARX-R" OUT OF STOCK

Has "6.70 X 16 - MARX" Side Wall Detail.

Fits cars using the two piece (split) rim from the early 1960s.

Only the tires are available.

Part "MARX-S" OUT OF STOCK

Also has "6.70 X 16 - MARX" Side Wall Detail

Fits Marx 1:32 Ferrari, Jaguar and Mercedes Benz from race sets circa 1965.

Only the tires are available.

Part "Marx-I" OUT OF STOCK

Has " 7.60 X 16 - MARX " Side Wall Detail and Fits Marx Indy Cars

Tires, 1.12" O.D., 0.35” (overall) Wide and 0.55" I.D. (overall rim).

$4.30 per pair or 4 pairs or more for $4.15 per pair.

NINCO Classic Tires

Reproduction of the original NINCO Classic tire in Urethane. For great traction or put a set on those shelf queens because they will never dry out. Fits Ferrari 166 MM, Ferrari 250 Testa Rosa, Jaguar XK-120, Porsche 356, Austin Healey Mk III and Corvette and others. This tire fits some other brands such as Scalextric (Maserati rear) and Carrera (shown on a Carrera D-Jaguar). Part "NC"

Approximate Tire Size…

Unmounted: 0.80" OD, 0.51" ID, 0.25" Wide (for a ribbed modern wheel). 2 Pairs left.

NINCO Classic Tires are shown mounted on wheels and cars for type and style purposes. Only the tires are available.

Other Classic Slot Car Tires

Classic Narrow Tire

Fits 3/16" wide, 5-40 threaded Revell, Monogram, EJ's A-5, Atlas, Autoworld, Russkit, Strombecker, K&B wheels and others.

Tire is about 0.82" OD and 0.42 ID and fits a wheel that is about 0.16" between the flanges. Nice side wall detail. Perfect for Revell Americana Set Cars.

Part "CTN01" Out of stock

Classic Narrow Tire

Fits 3/16" wide, 5-40 threaded Monogram, Revell, EJ's A-5, Atlas, Autoworld, Russkit, Strombecker, K&B wheels and more. "Sports Car Special - Goodyear" side wall detail from Monogram original. Tire is about 0.84" OD and 0.42" ID and fits a wheel that is about 0.16" between the flanges. .

Part "CTN02" Out of stock

Classic Wide Tire

Fits "wider" 5-40 threaded Monogram, Revell, EJ's wheels and more. "Sports Car Special - Goodyear" side wall detail from Monogram original. Compliments the CTN02 tire.

Tires size: 0.83" O.D., 0.33” and 0.42" I.D. Fits a wheel that is 0.25" between the flanges.

Part "CTW05" Out of stock

Not a Clone of an original Eldon or Strombecker tire but a nice fitting "slick" tire alternative.

Nominal Size 1" O.D., 1/4" W. for Eldon and Strombecker ribbed spoked wheels that came on the nylon chassis.

Approximate Tire Size…

Unmounted: 0.92" OD, 0.55 ID, Nominally 1/4" W.

Mounted on Eldon Spoked Wheel 0.98" OD

Mounted on Strombecker Spoked wheel 0.96" OD

Part "C1R" OUT OF STOCK

C1R

Part "C1R" shown on Eldon Ribbed Wheels.

(Chassis is for illustration only and is not available.)

Part "C1R" shown on Strombecker Ribbed Wheels.

(Chassis is for illustration only and is not available.)

Urethane Tires for Modern Wheels

Part "M7731"

Fits Monogram Classic NASCAR, and other 1:32 scale "14" inch wheels

Tire size is 0.77" OD and 0.31" Wide

Tire shown on a 1:32 scale Monogram 1963 Ford Galaxy (not included)

Part "M8533" OUT OF STOCK

Fits BWA: BW3200 series, BW3215-275 series, Carrera Grand National Stock Car Wheels and other 1:32 scale "15" inch wheels that are 0.275" wide at the rim.

Tire size: 0.85" O.D., 0.33" Wide (measure approximately 0.91" when mounted)

M8533 Tire shown on an American Iron 1949 Mercury with BW320012 wheels (not included), and on a Carrera Plymouth Stock Car Wheels (not included).

Part "C9236" OUT OF STOCK

Urethane Tire for 1:24 Scale Vintage Threaded Wheels.

Tire measures 0.92" OD (unmounted, approximately 0.95” OD mounted), 0.36 Wide, 0.42" I.D. Fits a wheel that is 0.25" between the flanges.

$4.30 per pair or 4 pairs or more for $4.15 per pair plus S&H.

Classic Lindberg F1 Tires

Part "LF1R" (Only 10 pairs in stock.)

Rear tires: Approximate 0.89" O.D., 0.19” and 0.46" I.D. Side wall Detail “DUNLOP RACING 6.50 X 15”.

Part "LF1F" (Only 6 pairs in stock.)

Front tires: Approximate 0.80" O.D., 0.14” and 0.46" I.D. Side wall Detail “DUNLOP RACING 5.00 X 15”.

Classic Lionel Slot Car Tires

Lionel 1:32 Scale Home Set Car Tires

Tires are nominally 1" O.D., 1/4” Wide, 1/2" I.D. (overall rim). "6.50 X 16 - LIONEL" Side Wall Detail.

Please check your tire and wheel sizes before ordering.

Part "LIONL" (Only 1 pair in stock.)

Pricing

Pricing:

11/13/2024:

Eldon Dragster Slick, Marx-I, RDB and 1:24 Scale Tires are $4.30 per pair or 4 or more pairs for $4.15 per pair.

Zones:

$5.40 TN, NC, GA, AL, MS, AR, MO, KY

$5.50 IN, OH, SC, FL, LA, TX, OK, WV, VA, DC

$5.60 NY, PA, IL, MI, NE, KS, WI, IA, MD

$5.70 CO, NJ, MA, CT, DE, NH, RI, VT, ND, SD, MN, NM, AZ, ME, UT, WY

$5.80 CA, OR, WA, ID, NV, MT

$5.90 AK, HI, PR

Contact me with postal code for a quote on shipping and handling to Canada or overseas. A quote will be based on information found on the USPS International Price Calculator.

For a prompt quote and a PayPal request, Email to SmilinRay@outlook.com. My tires are priced in pairs so please order tires in pairs. A "pair" is 2 tires. If you order a "set", you will be ordering 4 tires.

Smilin' Ray's Clones for Classics Slot Car Tires

Smilin' Ray's Slot Car Tires and Resin Parts are individually made by a slot car enthusiast. Every effort is taken to produce a top quality product.

For a prompt quote and a PayPal request, Email to SmilinRay@outlook.com. My tires are priced in pairs so please order tires in pairs. A "pair" is 2 tires. If you order a "set", you will be ordering 4 tires. See Contact page for additional ordering information.

Tires for the Eldon 1:24 Scale Top Eliminator Dragster Slot Car

Eldon Classic Tires

Eldon Wide Classic Tire

Eldon "Muscle Car" Tire Set

Eldon "Plus" Tire

Strombecker Classic Tires

A.C. Gilbert Slot Car Tires

Revell Classic Home Set Tires

Revell Dune Buggy Tires

MARX Classic Tires

NINCO Classic Tires

Other Classic Slot Car Tires

Urethane Tires for Modern Wheels

Classic Lindberg F1 Tires

Classic Lionel Slot Car Tires

For a prompt quote and a PayPal request, Email to SmilinRay@outlook.com. My tires are priced in pairs so please order tires in pairs. A "pair" is 2 tires. If you order a "set", you will be ordering 4 tires.

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