squonk 41,121 #1 Posted July 19, 2022 Came across some Aurora cars from the 60's. These aren't slot cars but cars designed to compete with Matchbox. They were in a Aurora Cigar Box carrying case. Looking for a source for tires. If memory serves me right, they appear similar to the early slot cars. Any Aurora Aficionados here? 6 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Achto 27,587 #2 Posted July 19, 2022 A set of O-rings might do the trick? 2 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SylvanLakeWH 25,577 #3 Posted July 19, 2022 5 minutes ago, Achto said: A set of O-rings might do the trick? Or a set of ags… Actually, I’d get some black fuel line and slice off some pancakes… might just fit perfectly… Cool old cars!!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
squonk 41,121 #4 Posted July 19, 2022 16 minutes ago, Achto said: A set of O-rings might do the trick? I thought of o-rings if I can't find the correct tires. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Achto 27,587 #5 Posted July 19, 2022 (edited) 7 minutes ago, squonk said: I thought of o-rings if I can't find the correct tires. Check this site out. Scroll down to the "AFX front tires thin", I think they might be what you need. https://slotsnstuff.com/aurora-parts.html Edited July 19, 2022 by Achto 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Achto 27,587 #6 Posted July 19, 2022 More info on the tires with dimensions on this page of that site. https://slotsnstuff.com/vincent-wheels-wtires-for-tjet-chassis.html Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
squonk 41,121 #7 Posted July 19, 2022 5 minutes ago, Achto said: Check this site out. Scroll down to the "AFX front tires thin", I think they might be what you need. https://slotsnstuff.com/aurora-parts.html Under Vincent wheels they give me some sizes. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
squonk 41,121 #8 Posted July 19, 2022 Just now, Achto said: More info on the tires with dimensions on this page of that site. https://slotsnstuff.com/vincent-wheels-wtires-for-tjet-chassis.html quick typer. Just looked at those. Have to get my calipers out. But they do look like the Thunderjet tires 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
johnnymag3 2,520 #9 Posted July 19, 2022 I have a ton of Thunderjet cars and track...all my stuff from the 60s and 70s. I will look to see if I have tires....im sure i do John 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
squonk 41,121 #10 Posted July 19, 2022 5 minutes ago, johnnymag3 said: I have a ton of Thunderjet cars and track...all my stuff from the 60s and 70s. I will look to see if I have tires....im sure i do John The tires I need fit a 4MM wheel and are 1.5mm tread width 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
8ntruck 7,007 #11 Posted July 19, 2022 I'm thinking that those cars used the same tires as the Thunderjet slot cars did. I think the bodies were common as well. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
953 nut 55,260 #12 Posted July 19, 2022 Looks like someone wanted to make that '67 Galaxy a LOW RIDER ! 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
squonk 41,121 #13 Posted July 25, 2022 WHOOMBAH!!! New tires! 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
