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I'm about to start on a British Midget of the 1930s,which ran on 12inch wheels with narrow, Knobbly motor-cycle tyres.

I reckon I can use modern Scalextric classic mini tyres.

Having been brainwashed by Euro decimalisation, I can no longer easily relate to tiny fractions of an inch.

I remember that someone in the Autograss proxy qouted Ranch Design wheels that came out as 1/32 Mini wheels - but now I can't find the post.

Could someone who knows their way around the RD list please tell me which is the narrowest wheel that most nearly corresponds to 12 inch diameter?


David.

Thanks,Jeremy.

John, No - a Skirrow.These were 4-wheel drive with a J.A.P. engine.
They "whupped" everyone's "**ses" so comprehensively that Offenhauser played with 4 WD - and this is said to have led to the development of the Jeep.

Needless to say they were tiny - so I'm in for the same traumas that Shotgundave has just gone through with his Midget.


David.

Hi David, may I suggest contacting Steve at Ranch Design directly. He'll make them any size you want. He understands the different types of flanged wheels and can match you some wheels suited for the tires you wish to use. His link is on the Portal page... cheers....P