Superformance wheels FOUND

[Doug Dyar]

Still need a set of Superformance Halibrands...

 

[Chris Kennedy]

Still need a set of Superformance Halibrands...

Was Vintage Wheels not able to help you out?

/s/ Chris Kennedy

 

[Doug Dyar]

No one has been able to sell me a set of 15" wineglass style wheels in the correct backspacing and pin count. BRM, yes. Cobra II, yes. Wineglass, no.

 

I got these (15", 3 piece) from Image Wheels in the UK. Was able to specify backspace, number of pins, and pin spacing. Photos show them as they came, and after I had added a ring to eliminate the sharp delineation from rim to centre.

 

[Neil]

Brian, I don't see any bolts; how are they fastened together?

 

They are held together by cap screws (lots of them) from the rear.

 

[Neil]

The cap screws go into tapped holes?

 

Yes. Not a very clear picture, but this gives you the idea.

 

[Neil]

Nice looking wheels. I asked because I had not seen 3-piece wheels fastened together with tapped holes. My Jongbloed wheels are bolted together with a dense pattern of socket head bolts with prevailing torque lock nuts on the inside. These are on my street car. Jongbloed made all their wheels this way back when the company "Jongbloed Modular Wheels" was owned by Bill Jongbloed. The spun aluminum wheel halves bolt together with a magnesium center.

 

[Neil]

Yes. Not a very clear picture, but this gives you the idea.View attachment 111255

Thanks, Brian. That design hides the bolt heads. Jongbloed wheels leave them exposed. I really need to clean up this car!

 

[Bill Kearley]

Heil, I thought that to but would never say it out loud.

 

[Neil]

Heil, I thought that to but would never say it out loud.

You are right, Bill. Since I've been building my black car this one has been in storage.
Sorry about thread hijack....

 

[Doug Dyar]

Found a set. Please close this thread. Thx!
Doug