289 FIA - Wheels and Tyres

[crendonman427sc]

Hi Guys,

What manufacture wheels and tyres would you recommend for a 289 FIA
looking for 6 pin Knockoff wheels as close to the authentic as I can get.

What is the size and offset for F & R

In respect of Tyres, I would like to replicate the original Goodyear Billboards, but looking for a modern tyre which doesn't throw too many rocks.

Thanks for any input

David

[strictlypersonl]

https://vintagewheelsus.com/index.ph...roducts_id=304
Keep the tire OD under 27".

[peterpjb]

as close as you can get are the 6,5” and 8,5” Magnesium wheels from Crostwaite and Gardiner, UK or Marvic, Italy

[desgros@vtlink.]

Just received some small replacement items requested last week for my Slabside. Your fast service and thoughtfulness is much appreciated.

Not only is the Slabside a joy to own but the after sales service is outstanding.

Thanks ERA!

John
ERA #3010 Slabside 289 SB BRG

[crendonman427sc]

Originally Posted by desgros@vtlink.

Just received some small replacement items requested last week for my Slabside. Your fast service and thoughtfulness is much appreciated.

Not only is the Slabside a joy to own but the after sales service is outstanding.

Thanks ERA!

John
ERA #3010 Slabside 289 SB BRG

John

I am drlighted that you have enjoyed great service from ERA, but it doesn’t address the questions that I raised in my thread? 🤷🏼*♂️

[desgros@vtlink.]

Sorry wrong thread.










John
ERA #3010 Slabside 289 SB BRG

[MAStuart]

Originally Posted by peterpjb

as close as you can get are the 6,5” and 8,5” Magnesium wheels from Crostwaite and Gardiner, UK or Marvic, Italy

Peter do you have a source to order or a cost in Us dollars?

[peterpjb]

Originally Posted by MAStuart

Peter do you have a source to order or a cost in Us dollars?

https://crosthwaiteandgardiner.com/parts/ac

https://crosthwaiteandgardiner.com/p...rand-fia-style

https://crosthwaiteandgardiner.com/p...rand-fia-style

[1985 CCX]

Or via Mr Fran Kress

Just know that the price difference between mag and alloy is about x 5.
$1200 or so for alloy
$5300+ for mag

Originally Posted by peterpjb

as close as you can get are the 6,5” and 8,5” Magnesium wheels from Crostwaite and Gardiner, UK or Marvic, Italy

[bcrumpley]

Originally Posted by strictlypersonl

https://vintagewheelsus.com/index.ph...roducts_id=304
Keep the tire OD under 27".

Bob, does the 27" limit apply to the 427 cars as well?

[peterpjb]

Originally Posted by 1985 CCX

Or via Mr Fran Kress

Just know that the price difference between mag and alloy is about x 5.
1200 or so for alloy
5300+ for mag

sure, but the goal of the threadopener is

"as close to the authentic as I can get"

and that is mag in 6,5" and 8,5" for a FIA
apart from that I wouldn't know a source for alloy in 6,5" and 8,5"

[1985 CCX]

I prefer the 26.5 goal as that is Billboard size, Powercusion and Bluedot size.
Currently I have Mickey T on a 427 I am working on, definitely getting extreme diameter.

Understand that the as close to original part, most people live with the $1200 option with 7.5 and 9.5 as $4000 is a lot of cash for something that's hard to see once on the car.

[MAStuart]

I don't know if they are really available from them or not. But cobra restorers have aluminum Fia's listed starting at $2550.00 in 6,5 and 8.5. They say also avalible in Mag . not sure who makes them.

[krausewich]

ET Wheels or PS Engineering are options... The PS Engineering wheels have some vice subtle features that look closer to original than other (non-mag) FIA's that I've seen. I had a set a few years back and loved the look.

http://www.psvintagewheels.com/

[xb-60]

Originally Posted by crendonman427sc

Hi Guys,

What manufacture wheels and tyres would you recommend for a 289 FIA
looking for 6 pin Knockoff wheels as close to the authentic as I can get.

What is the size and offset for F & R

In respect of Tyres, I would like to replicate the original Goodyear Billboards, but looking for a modern tyre which doesn't throw too many rocks.

Thanks for any input

David

Hi David,

Following is a picture Brett's (BJ's Snake) FIA replica. I'm sure he won't mind me posting a picture as it's a brother car to my FIA, so has Trigo pin drive wheels, 7.5" fronts and 9.5" rears, same as mine. It's shod with Avons that, as you see, are marked as Goodyear Eagles.

Cheers,
Glen

[strictlypersonl]

Originally Posted by bcrumpley

Bob, does the 27" limit apply to the 427 cars as well?

Chassis before 731 (old body): max OD = 26.5"
After 730 (new body): max OD = 27"

[bcrumpley]

Originally Posted by strictlypersonl

Chassis before 731 (old body): max OD = 26.5"
After 730 (new body): max OD = 27"

Thanks Bob. Looks like that will eliminate one tire that I was considering for 828...

[1985 CCX]

Glen

They look great! Not only a $ saving but the annual upkeep of magnesium is also a factor.

[Cobra 29]

Take Bob's advice. Bob Lacey at Vintage Wheels is great to work with and he knows the right sizes for the ERA cars.