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Halibrand / Kidney bean wheels

Started by Speed Six, February 28, 2024, 07:34:16 AM

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Speed Six

Hi ! Would anybody know if it is possible to get Halibrand or Kidney Bean style wheels which can be put on the wire wheel hubs of an early 260 ?
I've seen one with aluminum wheels fitted, using the wire wheel spinner/nut.

Ralf

Speed Six

Since there are no replies I do assume that it isnĀ“t possible.

Now - what size/offset of Kidney Bean wheels would fit without putting on flares ? Would those wheels be available anywhere, plus hubs ? Tyres should be 205/70.

Thank you for any help.

Ralf

warped head

I was lucky enough to pick up a set of Torq Thrust wheels with spline drive wheel adapters. The front are 15x6 with -22mm offset, and the rear are 15x7 with -9.5mm offset.

I haven't see any kidney bean or FIA wheels that use spline drive inserts/adapters, but was looking at these FIA wheels that would likely fit a 289 pretty well. They'd probably still stick out beyond the flares of a 260, if that's what you're looking to put them on:

https://crosthwaiteandgardiner.com/wheel-front-6-5-halibrand-fia-style-2

Hope this is helpful.

warped head

If they're going on a 260, you could potentially get 15x5 or 15x6 wheels from Vintage Wheels with pin drive adapters:

https://vintagewheelsus.com/index.php?main_page=index&cPath=15_36

Road Reptile

Hi Ralf,
I think you would benefit by contacting Mike McCluskey Ltd. He has a long history with Cobras and may be able to answer your wheel
questions. His shop contact info is:       23890 Madison St.
                                                                       Torrance Ca. 90505
                                               web site says phone (310) 375-1234   
Hope this helps out. How long have you had this car?  Where are you located? 
Regards R.R.

Speed Six

#5
Thank you both for your replies. Will look into both.
The car is not with me - it is still in UK getting an overhaul for the owner. So C&G would be an option. Although I do know their pricing...(but they are really good!). I will be at Goodwood in April, they should be there, too.

Thanks,
Ralf

PS - I am in Germany/Bavaria.