>DJoh797014@aol.com wrote:
>
>> I agree that Dayton Wheel is the source for a wire wheel.
>>
>> But realize that if you are thinking of knock wheels, you will
>> have to change to splined hubs. Then you can join the world
>> of wire wheel owners who constantly worry about stripped
>> splines. Ask Steve Arcala how many Alpine wires a he
>> went thru looking for good splines. True wires also use inner
>> tubes.
>>
>> I remember reading somewhere that Sunbeam did try the
>> Alpine hubs and wires on the Tiger, but the Tiger had so much
>> tirque it pulled the spokes from the wheel.
>>
>> Dayton will make a wire wheel that fits the Tiger hib and uses
>> tubleless tires. But why not consider SS's LAT 70's. They
>> are more correct.
>
>DJ,
>
>The Dayton wheel uses an adapter plate that bolts to the current
>hubs, so you don't have to change your hubs. Also, they use pin
>drive, so you don't have to worry about the splines. Also the use
>heavier spokes that a Cadillac or Mercedes can't pull out. In
>addition, there is a rubber spoke boot to seal the nipples so you
>don't have to use tubes.
>
>As I recall, there are two good US outfits making wheels of this
>nature. One is in San Jose, or Campbell. (or was).
>
>Steve
>
>
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>Steve Laifman < One first kiss, >
Dayton also makes splined wire wheels. I know of a couple of Cobras
with them. BTW, my Cobra has had splined wire wheels since day one.
They still work fine and after more than 35 years the splines are in
good shape.
As mentioned before on this list there have been several high torque
cars with wire wheels. Besides Cobras and Allards, there was the AC
Frua 428. This was a post Cobra car built by AC Cars on a 427 Cobra
chassis with Italian designed coachwork. There was a coupe and a
roadster version. The motor was a 428 Ford V8.
Interestingly, the prototype 427 Cobra started out with wire wheels.
This was a modified 289 Cobra with a flip up body, commonly referred to
by Shelby employees as "The Turd". Wonder what ever became of those
wheels.
Roland
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