Wire Wheels

[GT53]

Hey All,

I’m planning on running wire wheels on my Roadster build so I have a few questions.
Is there some sort of adapter that bolts on to the studs to allow for knock offs? I haven’t decided on the specific wheel that I’m going to use but was thinking of something along the lines of the wheels that were on an E-Type Jag I had many moons ago. I did a cursory search on the inter web but figured one of you guys would likely know what needs to be done to run wires wheels.

As always, thanks in advance…….Greg

[Lickity-Split]

Something like this?

https://mossmotors.com/wire-wheel-conversion-kits

I always thought the 289 Cobra with wire wheels was about the coolest sports car.

[NAZ]

Never tried tubeless spoke wheels on a car, but I've run tubeless spoke wheels on a custom chopper I built last year, won't do that again. The rear was a monster over 9" wide so close to a car size.

Too much trouble and so easy to damage when mounting a tire if the tire guy is not careful. After the spokes are laced and torqued, a very large and thick coating of silicone is spread over the nipples to seal the rim. If the tire guy is a bit aggressive he can damage that silicone. And even if it doesn't leak, it can chunk and make it difficult to balance. And it's a PITA to repair the sealant IF you can even determine what product was used.

They do have an old-skool cool factor but better do some research on the negatives before you commit.

[RoadRacer]

Just make sure you put the adapters on the right side. I used them once and a tire shop mounted them backwards and the wheels got looser every time I braked and I ended up losing a wheel on the first lap! ;)

[GT53]

As usual, you guys always point out the good, AND the bad. I’ll do some research on this. I don’t remember the wires being that much of a pain on the Jag but it looks like I might need to be damn sure that it doesn’t turn out to be a mistake.

[GTBradley]

First let me say, I don’t know anything about modern wire wheels, but in the old days wire wheels weren’t used beyond a certain level of torque because they just couldn’t handle it. It also appears from your signature line that you are going to have excessive levels of torque…

[GT53]

First let me say, I don’t know anything about modern wire wheels, but in the old days wire wheels weren’t used beyond a certain level of torque because they just couldn’t handle it. It also appears from your signature line that you are going to have excessive levels of torque…

Another good point I hadn’t thought of. I’m not sure that wire wheel technology has changed that much over the years which would certainly make torque a factor in this equation.
I’ll do some more research but it’s looking like I might have to scrap this idea. Thanks all!!!

[Derald Rice]

Talk to https://www.daytonwirewheels.com/

When I was shopping for wires, they were extremely helpful with all of my concerns.