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Wire wheels were only on the earliest of 260/289 competition cars as stated above, the advancing torque, horspower, and tire technology dictated a move away from the spline drive wire wheels. The first pin drive wheels adapted to the Cobra were made by Halibrand and were referred to as "Kidney Bean". They were used on many of the competition "Slabside Cobras" and race cars of the era, including Indy Roadsters, Corvettes and others. Very rare to see them on a Cobra these days. Phased out in late 1963 early 64 with the advent of the FIA and USRRC cars and ever increasing tire width.
Rick
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