QUOTE: Originally posted by john j. boyce
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Dia dhuit!
QUOTE: Did IS-3M tank have all steel road-wheels like box-art depicts or did it have rubber tyres? FSM review Feb.2003 depicts tyres. Anybody know for sure?
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Definitely steel in 1945, when they first came off the line. The wheels were replaced in 1948-9, I think, but I don't recall if they had tires on them. I don't think they did. The big wheels on a T-34 gave a REALLY uncomfortable ride w/o tires, but on the smaller IS-3 wheels it wasn't as important.
Not to question the expertise of the good folks here, but I suggest you post on Missing Lynx's Allied WWII and Modern message boards -- Steve Zaloga visits fairly regularly and should be able to help you out.
Good luck! Go n-éirí leat!