replacement wire wheels

[Paul Payne]

I have a Burago Bugatti T57SC Atlantic- good overall model, but the wire wheels and tires need to be replaced. The wheels need to be a larger diameter and the tires need to be narrower and slightly taller. Has anyone done this upgrade and if so, what have you used?

[Hoffman]

 

[Hoffman]

Paul, so that's the Danbury Mint version of an Atlante. The full size car has slightly smaller diameter wheels than what you typically see on one of the Atlantic coupes as modeled by Burago.

The most cost effective solution is to go with resin printed wheels from Jack Modeling. He offers multiple diameters and it can be scaled to match the Bugatti. They're very nice, but slightly flat in profile. This is less of an issue for the Bugatti though as their original wheels were fairly flat as well.

Another possibility is the old Union Alfa Romeo Gran Sport. It's wheels and tires are nice size and fit for an Atlantic, and they're chrome. Pricing is astronomical on evil-bay, but every once in a while you'll see one that's affordable.

Hands-down the best looking option is Fernando Pinto wheels.  I've attached some of photos for reference.