L.F. Lotus 72D Tires and wheels for Protar 312B2
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L.F. Lotus 72D Tires and wheels for Protar 312B2
Just bought a Protar 312B2 with the sprues still in plastic for a decent price. Very happy with it because it’s the last plastic kit that I didn’t had
As mentioned before on this forum, the wheels and tires are way too big. I know Icon and Mac made a replacement set for the 312B but I don’t think they are available anymore..
Does anyone has some tips on how to get the correct tire and wheel size? Maybe from a Lotus 72D kit? Or are there other aftermarket 3D options that I don’t know?
Hope someone can help me!
Thanks in advance!
As mentioned before on this forum, the wheels and tires are way too big. I know Icon and Mac made a replacement set for the 312B but I don’t think they are available anymore..
Does anyone has some tips on how to get the correct tire and wheel size? Maybe from a Lotus 72D kit? Or are there other aftermarket 3D options that I don’t know?
Hope someone can help me!
Thanks in advance!
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Re: Protar 312B2 Tires and wheels
There's an eBay seller in Austria who sells resin wheels that fit Tamiya Lotus 72 Firestones, suitable for a 1972 312B-2. They're home cast, so a bit rough, but better they work (I've used his other pieces with success. Trades under the name st.irish.
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Re: Protar 312B2 Tires and wheels
Oh the copy king St.Irish is still in business?
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Re: Protar 312B2 Tires and wheels
I may have what you need.At least I have the wheels.The tires have treads.Contact me OTB.
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Re: Protar 312B2 Tires and wheels
Thanks Steve, you have a PM!
@Craggyisland, do you have a link to his page or an email address?
I’ve tried to Google him, but cannot find anything..
@Craggyisland, do you have a link to his page or an email address?
I’ve tried to Google him, but cannot find anything..
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Re: Protar 312B2 Tires and wheels
This link works from eBay in the UK:
https://www.ebay.co.uk/cnt/intermediate ... d=st.irish
https://www.ebay.co.uk/cnt/intermediate ... d=st.irish
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Re: L.F. Lotus 72D Tires and wheels for Protar 312B2
Just measured the tires of the Tamiya Lotus 72D and they are, I think, the best alternative for the Ferrari 312B2 (needs adjustments to the rims though).
Does anyone have a spare set or an old restoration project that I can buy?
Thanks!
Does anyone have a spare set or an old restoration project that I can buy?
Thanks!
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Re: L.F. Lotus 72D Tires and wheels for Protar 312B2
312B and 312B2 have different styles of wheels
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Re: L.F. Lotus 72D Tires and wheels for Protar 312B2
Hi Alex,
Yes, different Tire sizes, slick vs profile but by my knowledge same 13/15” wheels.
Measurements from the Ferrari site:
312B:
F 9/22/13 —>1/12 in centimeters: 1,9/4,7/2,8
R 12,5/26/15 —> 1/12 in centimeters: 2,6/5,5/3,2
312B2:
F 8,6/20/13 —>1/12 in centimeters 1,8/4,2/2,8
R 13,5/24/15 —>1/12 in centimeters 2,9/5,1/3,2
Yes, different Tire sizes, slick vs profile but by my knowledge same 13/15” wheels.
Measurements from the Ferrari site:
312B:
F 9/22/13 —>1/12 in centimeters: 1,9/4,7/2,8
R 12,5/26/15 —> 1/12 in centimeters: 2,6/5,5/3,2
312B2:
F 8,6/20/13 —>1/12 in centimeters 1,8/4,2/2,8
R 13,5/24/15 —>1/12 in centimeters 2,9/5,1/3,2
Re: L.F. Lotus 72D Tires and wheels for Protar 312B2
Just so we are all on the same page with the terminology for the various parts of a wheel I am using this as link as a guide:
https://www.theengineerspost.com/wp-con ... heel-1.jpg
The Rear Wheels
• After some careful measuring the rims and flanges from the Tamiya Lotus 72D were cut at the drop centre (with the spokes attached) of the rear wheel,
• You will need to make some form of jig to ensure that that the line of the cut and the cut in the wheel itself are perpendicular to the centre line of the wheel,
• The process is repeated to the Tamiya 312B wheels but this time it is the drop centre with the spokes attached that are needed, you must be careful that the cut you make doesn’t damage the wheel spokes,
• The inside if the drop centres on the Tamiya 72D and the 312B are the same so it just a matter of gluing these together then filling and sanding any sign of the join.
The Front Wheels
These are not so easy to modify but it is straight forward.
• Follow the same procedure as described for the rear wheels, but you will need to add a disc of plastic card to the 312B drop centre as the 312B and 72D drop centres and rims are not the same diameter.
I hope that the above makes sense.
Hacksaw
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