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Post By Kit Coyle
06-09-2016, 06:37 PM
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Join Date: Oct 2012
Location: Burbs,
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Cobra Make, Engine: ERA #472, Previous owner of ERA #677 427, ERA 289 FIA-USRRC Street
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ERA 289 FIA Spare Wheel...and Tire Recommendations
Ok, another questions from me.
I called PS Engineering today to buy a single wheel for my spare, and it was a no go...they said they stopped making the FIA wheel.
I saw a FIA car for sale a few months ago, and it had a PS wheel in the trunk with a 195/60-15 mounted on it, and it looked like it fit perfectly in the trunk well.
Any advice on a spare option?
Is Trigo a viable option? I am not sure how close they are to the PS wheels. I guess it does not matter if it differes slightly since it will be in the trunk
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06-09-2016, 07:12 PM
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Join Date: Jun 2001
Location: Mesa,
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Cobra Make, Engine: ERA #2119 289FIA
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427, be sure to check with Bob, at Vintage Wheel.
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06-10-2016, 04:05 AM
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Join Date: Apr 2009
Location: Little Rock area,
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Cobra Make, Engine: ERA Street Roadster #782 with 459 cu in FE KC engine, toploader, 3.31
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Lippy's ERA has FIA wheels - Trigos I believe (?). You might look at his build thread for a few pictures of them.
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06-10-2016, 07:27 AM
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Join Date: Oct 2012
Location: Burbs,
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Cobra Make, Engine: ERA #472, Previous owner of ERA #677 427, ERA 289 FIA-USRRC Street
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My FIA currently has BFG T/A tires that need replacing. I put Avons on my Street 427 (677).
What do you all recommend for looks and drivability? Investing in Avons? Period correct looking Dunlops? Something else??? Thanks
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06-10-2016, 07:43 AM
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Cobra Make, Engine: ERA #2119 289FIA
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I'm well pleased with my M/T SRs. They feel good on wet pavement, wear well, good traction, and I think they look good.
I was recommending Vintage wheel because I thought Bob would be able to come up with a wheel narrow enough to fit in the trunk well, even thought it would not look exactly like the other wheels. Hopefully, it would never need to be used.
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06-10-2016, 08:29 AM
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Join Date: Mar 2005
Location: Manchester,
NH
Cobra Make, Engine: AK1085 (302 Street), HTM111 (427 Comp), CSX2375R (289 Comp) and COB5999 (427 S/C)
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I have a full size spare in my trunk. (Front)
Used to have a Trigo FIA in trunk with G6 mounted
Now its Sunburst with G6
John Bessey has a couple front Kidney Bean wheels ? 760-213-3292
KB's are cool.
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06-10-2016, 08:50 AM
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Join Date: Apr 2009
Location: Little Rock area,
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Cobra Make, Engine: ERA Street Roadster #782 with 459 cu in FE KC engine, toploader, 3.31
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Karl Bebout
I'm well pleased with my M/T SRs. They feel good on wet pavement, wear well, good traction, and I think they look good.
I was recommending Vintage wheel because I thought Bob would be able to come up with a wheel narrow enough to fit in the trunk well, even thought it would not look exactly like the other wheels. Hopefully, it would never need to be used.
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I didn't realize Vintage now had a 15 inch FIA wheel. Second the endorsement for Vintage and Bob. |
06-10-2016, 09:10 AM
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Join Date: Aug 2014
Location: Mill Valley,
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Cobra Make, Engine: ERA FIA #2064 BOSS 302 CSX2047 sold
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When P.E. Engineering was still in business they cut down/sectioned some
427 fronts to ~5.5" to use as spares. I have one for my ERA FIA and with
a small tire it fits. I think Vintage now owns PE so give them a ring and see
what they say. You could buy a new FIA front for $400 and have it cut down
for a fee...maybe ~$200...and mount a smaller tire...~$100 and you would
have an FIA spare. I think the Trigos are the same as PE but check with ERA.
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