My car is in the works at Active Power and I've been contemplating wheels for a while now. Chris is going to ship it with a set of junkyard wheels and tires on it since the wheels I choose will more than likely need to be painted black or dark gray prior to mounting tires. I'll probably be going with E-T Mags wheels 18" AC III's. I worked with them for the set that is on my 66 fastback and am happy with the quality and service. Just looking for thoughts on whether to go pin drive or not. I will eventually track the car periodically (for fun). Thoughts?
To order pin drive or not to order pin drive...that's the question.
- Thread starter jlwdvm
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Davidmgbv8
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I personally like pin drives especially considering the number of times I had my rear wheels on and off while modifying my suspension to get my tires under the bodywork.
Chris Kouba
Supporter
It's up to you but there were only ever pin drives in my future.
If you do bolt on, please don't attach the cover that makes them look like center locks. If you're making a choice to not have center lock wheels, it seems a little odd to then try to make it look like you have them.
I understand when people are required to fit bolt on due to regulatory requirements, but if it's a free choice situation, just let it ride.
If you do bolt on, please don't attach the cover that makes them look like center locks. If you're making a choice to not have center lock wheels, it seems a little odd to then try to make it look like you have them.
I understand when people are required to fit bolt on due to regulatory requirements, but if it's a free choice situation, just let it ride.
18” et mags bolt on with willwood brakes. Love the look of the bigger rims and not crazy about the pin drive setup.When i was building my cobra this was the big decision for me for the first time and i decided on bolt on aswell. I have a tendency of having different sets of wheels for my cars and bolt on opens up to a larger variety. That is my opinion on it atleast lol Whatever makes you happy is all that matters.
Joe
Joe
Yes, Chris supplied the wheel package. If your getting your own wheels, Bob at vintage wheel is great to deal with aswell. I bought quite a few wheel packages from him for my cobra. If i couldnt get the 18” with chris i was going to use vintage again.
They have any size&width you need. They did a set for my cobra 17x8.5 front 18x12.5 rear
That would be a good thread starter lol
Brian,
Actually I’m working on both! I’ll start a build thread soon but I’m in a dry spell on progress due to some family events and the two holidays.
2 builds going at once wow you must have a lot of patience lol. I just finished my cobra build,going for paint feb/March.I just put on the stainless side pipes,this old pic
I spoke with Bob at Vintage yesterday. He said they can get me the sizes I need and can look at brake diagrams to make sure there will be clearance. Price for Vintage nearly the same as Image all in...just a different style. I think I would feel a little more comfortable doing business on this side of the Atlantic.
.....and I don't do Cobras!
.....and I don't do Cobras!
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