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It still may fit. Kind of hard to tell from just a photo but as far as accurate as original, no.
Sorry Andrew! Don't want to rain on your parade though! Larry |
Congrats on your deposit and looking forward to your build thread ! ! ! ;)
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I really kinda like those Torq-Thrust D wheels, too. Reminds me of the Bullitt Mustang :) FIA Wheels |
The standard set of FIA wheels won't fit without modifying to wheel flares. The wheels will bump out a little in the front, and a lot in the rear. Using 7.5" (front wheels) all around could look pretty cool. Maybe see if you can get some custom offset wheels from PS Engineering. Their wheel looks more authentic as well, though I believe a bit more $ and tough to get ahold of.
Looking forward to the build!! |
Hi and thank you for the reply.
Okay, well that answers about the FIA wheels. Yes, I was assuming the fronts would be used all the way around too... Thanks. That being said, the Daytons are 7" wide (according to the information from the link above) and the Torq-Thrusts are as well, so was wondering if those might fit to a slab side ? If the Slab Side wire wheels are not 7", then that also answers the question. If one has to go to flared wheel openings, then the FIA in street version makes more sense. Anyway, am really excited to see this build happen :D |
The "Mk II" production leaf spring Cobras used 6" wire wheels. If ERA's dimensions are accurate to original, the "FIA" wheel will be too wide for an unmodified flare.
Larry |
Originally I went to ERA for the body changes to match my car. They can do anything you want just an upcharge.... Easy
Nothing $ cant solve....... If you use small "skinny" tires the FIA will work |
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Went to the American Racing website and they list 6" wide Torq-Thrust wheels, but guess it would also require an understanding of what offset is needed, too. The OP mentioned going with the Dunlop wheels and they really do look nice :) Still and all, do like those satin black T-T D wheels :cool: Running narrower tires should make for a nice, nimble sports car, too. |
Dunlop doesn't make Rudge spline, well-laced (center lace) wire wheels as far as I know. Could be wrong though.
Dayton and MWS make copies that are pretty close in appearance. Both would have a "curly" center hub and are well-laced. Backspace for the 6" Cobra style wheel is approximately 79mm. Larry |
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not an ERA, a Kirkham....but I kinda like FIA wheels on a 'slabside' !!
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Nice one. ta22. The FIA wheels really do suit the roadster.
BTW..."ta22" ....a Celica connection? Cheers, Glen |
Oops....double post
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No Celica connection, Glen. TA22 was a reference to the x-Bill Maier Historic Trans Am Mustang I vintage raced for 12 years ...
Regards, Gary |
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A couple options.... Kidney Beans are accurate & really nice.. I still vote flares ;)
http://www.300ahora.pt/wp-content/up...s-for-sale.jpg http://i2.wp.com/www.sportscardigest...89-Cobra-1.jpg |
Wow ! ! ! :D
Those are both beautiful cars (the first photograph is really great :)), but the second car is totally wicked ! :cool: |
Has to be the best street slab I've seen.
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Am in lust :p
It looks blue, perhaps ? Wish I could figure out the tires/size(s). Can sort of make out that maybe they are bf goodrich... Those Kidney Beans are the bomb :cool: |
Tires look a little wider than the rims but, not too excessive. Really gives the car a meaty look. I agree. Kidneys are one of my favorite cobra wheels. I've seen that blue on another 289 car recently. I don't know if it was a color that Shelby shipped?
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found another view... :)
http://s13.postimg.org/p10hnznjr/gra...ey_beans_3.jpg apparently, this is csx2135 ;) |
Racewhere has a set of PSE kidney beans that could be used. Would be very cool. You going six pin or adapters. ??? I might suggest 6 pin as keeps options open in wheels.
Spline are for wires however they do make adapters for pin type wheels to modify onto spline. I would get optional rear assembly as well. Outboard brakes and tons of adjustment. |
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