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  • Model of Iltis tires on a frame with a black background
  • Model of Iltis tires on a frame with a black background
1/35 Canadian Iltis Weighted Wheel Set (Directional Pattern)
$24.99

Add a critical touch of realism to your light utility vehicle builds with this 1/35 scale resin replacement wheel set. Designed specifically for the Canadian variant of the Iltis, this set features the aggressive directional tread pattern tires often seen on vehicles in service, replacing standard kit parts with high-definition resin.

  • Heavily Loaded Stance: The Iltis was often packed to the brim with kit, radios, and personnel. These wheels feature a realistic "bulge" at the bottom, simulating the weight of the vehicle pressing down on the tires—a detail essential for capturing the look of a working military vehicle.

  • 4 Unique Rotations: To ensure your model looks natural and not repetitive, the 4 road wheels are cast in different rotations. The specific directional tread pattern and sidewall details are oriented uniquely on each wheel.

  • Directional Tread Detail: Accurately reproduces the chunky, V-shaped directional tread pattern used by the Canadian Forces, which provided better grip in mud and snow compared to standard commercial tires.

  • Spare Included: Includes one unweighted spare tire (no bulge), ready to be mounted on the rear carrier.

 

 

The Iltis in the Canadian Army

The Bombardier Iltis (license-built version of the VW Iltis) was the standard Light Utility Vehicle Wheel (LUVW) of the Canadian Army from the mid-1980s until the mid-2000s. Replacing the M151A2 MUTT, the Iltis was a 4x4 vehicle designed for reconnaissance, command and control, and general transport.

  • A Peacekeeping Icon: The Iltis became the face of Canadian peacekeeping missions throughout the 1990s. It saw extensive use in Cyprus, Croatia, and Bosnia (UNPROFOR/IFOR), often painted in distinctive UN white.

  • Service History: It also served in the early stages of the mission in Afghanistan (including patrolling the streets of Kabul) before being replaced by the Mercedes-Benz G-Wagen due to the need for greater protection against IEDs.

  • Rugged but Top-Heavy: While capable off-road, the Iltis was known for a high center of gravity. Canadian soldiers often overloaded them with sandbags (for floor protection) and gear, making the "weighted tire" look particularly accurate for this vehicle.

Recommended for: 1/35 ACE Iltis kits (converted to Canadian specs).

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