Greetings! This is my first post and am preparing myself for delivery of a Mk I from Olthoff Racing sometime in June! While that seems an eternity from now, there's lot's to decide on very soon, like color, engine, etc. I'm looking to build a GT40 that resembles as much as possible the cars competing at Le Mans, etc. (though not a 1075 clone). For example, I'll probably shy away from rondels – or at least rondels with numbers – but I will install the rondel lights on both flanks and aft on the engine lid. They're built by Lucas, I believe, so they'll either not work, or will simply set the car on fire which should add to the drama of the car.
One area that is important to me is wheel and tire size. My intention is to stay with the original 15" diameter so the car looks period correct (though I'd dearly like the choice of tires that are available in 17"). Several dealers are beginning to carry the period-looking CR6ZZ tires that come in 295/50R15, 275/55R15, and 245/60R15. The former and latter might be ideal choices, and my understanding is that they're very sticky and not bad in the wet. Anyone have experience with these? Are there better choices?
As to BRM-style wheels, all I've been able to find are 8x15 and 10x15 in size (which are also standard from SPF). The Le Mans cars had 11x15 wheels, if memory serves. Anyone know where to find these or wider 15" wheels?
Okay, enough for now. Thanks and I'll look forward to participating often on this and other threads. Only five more months!