Tires for the Joad family truck

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MontyL

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Hey guys, not sure if I'm posting this in the right place, but let's see.
I'm trying to source 8 period tires in 1:12 scale from the 1920's or 30's.
This is for a Diorama I'm in the early stages of planning. The subject is the Joad family truck from The Grapes of Wrath. The whole set and subject will be scratch built. With the exception of the tires. The truck is a 1926 Hudson Super Six. Unfortunately there are no models of this vehicle. Since the entire back end of the truck, along with all the stuff loaded there just behind the drivers seat is all custom work, and there's no models of the truck, I've decided to scratch build everything, except these tires. If I could find 1:12 scale wooden spoked wheels I would use those, but I haven't been able to find those either so I am going to make my own. I found a guy on Etsy that does 3D 1:12 wheels and tires, and I messaged him, but no word back. They're not period, but I could make them look the part. sorry for the lengthy question. I've just found it really difficult to source these tires and thought I'd ask you guys for some help. Thanks in advance for your time and attention.
 

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