289 MKII & FIA Wheel Widths and Tire Sizes

tkb289 · #1 (**permalink**) 06-01-2008, 08:14 PM

I have a few questions regarding wheel widths and tire sizes that were originally offered on the 1963 MK II Cobras & wheel widths and tire sizes the 289 FIA cars:

- On the 1963 MK II - What width Halibrand style wheels were used front and rear and what size tires were typically used?

- On the 1963 MK II - What width wire wheels were used front and rear and what size tires were typically used?

- On the 289 FIA cars - Width of front and rear wheels and respective tire sizes.

- The last question (which might be deemed questionable by some) ... were any 'vintage' Cobras in the 1960's offered or converted over to bolt on wheels? I suspect the answer is 'none', just curious.

Look forward to your answers.

Thanks.

Tim B.

mk2gt40 · #2 (**permalink**) 06-11-2008, 02:35 AM

It seems that the original fia`s had 6.5 " front and 8.5" rear. Can`t seem to find it documented but this from the manufacturers of magnesium fia wheels.
What I would like to know is the fia`s track widths. ie centre of tyre to centre of tyre both front and rear.
Ross

1985 CCX · #3 (**permalink**) 06-11-2008, 03:55 AM

There was a one CSX2476 which had pin drive fronts with pin drive/bolt on rears. Very unique, I never heard of a pin drive car becoming full bolt on?

Roger Cormier · #4 (**permalink**) 06-11-2008, 04:27 AM

The "Dragon Snakes" had Bolt on Tork Thrust wheels.

gt350pilot · #5 (**permalink**) 06-11-2008, 10:56 AM

Tim,
Ross is correct. The wheel sizes on the 289 FIA/USRRC cars are 6.5 and 8.5 inches. The tires sizes are 6.00x15 and 7.00x15 for Goodyear racing tires and 25.85x15 and 26.95x15 Hoosiers.

Ross,
I don't know the track width off the top of my head but I will try to measure that for you in the next few days and get back to you.

mk2gt40 · #6 (**permalink**) 06-12-2008, 04:42 AM

Would be much appreciated 350. Off what car would the measurement come?
Ross

gt350pilot · #7 (**permalink**) 06-12-2008, 06:41 AM

Ross,
The measurements would come from the car pictured. It is CSX 2514. It was an independent campaigned USRRC Cobra. A friend owns it.

mk2gt40 · #8 (**permalink**) 06-12-2008, 01:14 PM

Tim, as far as the 289 mk2`s are concerned you should mail Trevor Legate. As These were mostly found in Europe you might also post on the English cobra sites.
Ross

tkb289 · #9 (**permalink**) 06-12-2008, 09:00 PM

To All,

Thanks for the info ... I was sure someone would know.

mk2gt40 ... I'll send Trevor an email, thanks.

- Tim