Wheels


For the ultimate in visual and mechanical authenticity, you should use Pin Drive wheels. All pieces are available from E.R.A.

The FIA/USRRC uses a unique pin-drive wheel.  Originally built by Halibrand, it is visually different than the street or competition 427 wheels.  Ours are being reproduced by Trigo and P.S. Engineering in 7.5" and 9.5" widths.

Pin Drive Wheels

Trigo Wheels

Trigo FIA wheels

Rear Pin-drive wheelPS Engineering

Bolt-On Wheels

 Torq-Thrust D wheels from American Racing are the most economical choice, available in 7.0" x 15" and 8.5" x 15" sizes with the correct offsets.  A fake knock-off is also available.

Tires can be 225 through 265 width in front, 265-295 width in the rear.  Outside diameter is critical, and depends on the wheel offset.

 Torq-Thrust

Wire Wheels

A third option for the 289FIA is now available:  These Dayton wire wheels are a slightly different design than the OEM wire wheels (more views here) but are much stronger.  These are available in 7" and 8" widths (15" diameter).  		 Wire wheel
front dayton wheeldayton wheel, rear

427-Style Wheels


And fourth, but not least, are 15, 16, or 17" bolt-on wheels from Team III or PS Engineering.  Some compromise is made esthetically, but these wheels are really built for performance.  Available in several widths.

Team III Wheel
Team III

17" Front wheel
PS Engineering