1:24 BBS Rims and tyres for Ford GT

BBS rims and tires for the Ford GT in 1:24 scale

The 1:24 BBS Rims and Tires for Ford GT set is intended for a model of the Ford GT in 1:24 scale. The name gives both BBS-style rims and tires. It is not a kit of the car, and the base model is bought separately. The dimensions, the material and the number of pieces are stated on the box of the set.

The Ford GT and its wheels

The Ford GT is a modern sports car that claims kinship, in shape and in name, with a racing legend of the 1960s. Its wheels are not a mere technical part but a prominent element of the whole design: a large diameter, thin spokes and a deep dish underline the low, wide silhouette. The German brand BBS is one of the best-known suppliers of light wheels for road and racing machinery, and even a layman recognizes the pattern of its spokes. On a model it is the wheels that decide whether the car looks convincing, and on supercars the wheel parts from the original box tend to be the first thing builders change.

Working recommendations

• Fit the tire to the rim dry and check that it sits without strain.
• Degrease the rubber parts before painting, or a matte shade will not hold on them.
• Paint the spokes in thin coats, because a heavy coat fills the fine edges and thickens the wheel.
• Seal the light face of the rim with varnish at the end so handling does not soil it.
• Clean the flash off the axles and hubs so the wheel does not wobble once seated.

Who the set suits

It aims at builders of modern supercars in 1:24 scale and at modelers bothered by simplified wheels on a finished car. It also serves those who want to place a model in a display case as a single piece, where the viewer examines every detail close up.