{"product_id":"1-35-canadian-iltis-weighted-wheel-set-directional-pattern","title":"1\/35 Canadian Iltis Weighted Wheel Set (Directional Pattern)","description":"\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAdd a critical touch of realism to your light utility vehicle builds with this \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e1\/35 scale resin replacement wheel set\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. Designed specifically for the Canadian variant of the Iltis, this set features the aggressive \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003edirectional tread pattern\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e tires often seen on vehicles in service, replacing standard kit parts with high-definition resin.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" aria-level=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHeavily Loaded Stance:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 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.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" aria-level=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e4 Unique Rotations:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e To ensure your model looks natural and not repetitive, the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e4 road wheels are cast in different rotations\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. The specific directional tread pattern and sidewall details are oriented uniquely on each wheel.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" aria-level=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDirectional Tread Detail:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 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.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" aria-level=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSpare Included:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Includes \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eone unweighted spare tire\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e (no bulge), ready to be mounted on the rear carrier.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Iltis in the Canadian Army\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBombardier Iltis\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e (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.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" aria-level=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA Peacekeeping Icon:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e The Iltis became the face of Canadian peacekeeping missions throughout the 1990s. It saw extensive use in \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCyprus\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCroatia\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, and \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBosnia\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e (UNPROFOR\/IFOR), often painted in distinctive UN white.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" aria-level=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eService History:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e It also served in the early stages of the mission in \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAfghanistan\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e (including patrolling the streets of Kabul) before being replaced by the Mercedes-Benz G-Wagen due to the need for greater protection against IEDs.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" aria-level=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRugged but Top-Heavy:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 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.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb id=\"docs-internal-guid-c1b9aea3-7fff-5a61-fecd-71f84dcef989\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRecommended for:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 1\/35 ACE Iltis kits (converted to Canadian specs).\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Replikator Model Corporation","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53846598615315,"sku":"3568009","price":24.99,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0952\/5805\/0835\/files\/3568009.png?v=1771505973","url":"https:\/\/replikator.ca\/products\/1-35-canadian-iltis-weighted-wheel-set-directional-pattern","provider":"Replikator Model Corp.","version":"1.0","type":"link"}