Re: wire wheels

["Robert S. Wilkinson" <wilk@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>]

Having searched (eBay, alfa parts lists, Hemmings) every day of my recent
life for an affordable set of wires to fit my 72 Spider, I am totally
depressed by their obvious rarity, as evidenced by this thread, not to
mention their lack of popularity among Alfisti.  Yes, I covet the damn
things--I think they're beautiful.  Borrani's, alloy rims, bead-laced---are
my dream!  I'd settle for Daytons.  None seem available used, except a
beautiful set of blue-sky-priced Borranis on eBay a couple of years ago
(shown on a ~80 Spider).  I even bought an E-type wheel, just to hold it
next to my car.  Yes, I'm crazy--I have Dayton's on my 71 Jag saloon, for
example.  Very heavy, defeat the purpose of the inboard brakes.  I have
Kelsey-Hays OE knock-off wires on my 64 Corvair convertible.  Only 600 sets
made, and I love them.  Problem is, they are 13 inch and there are no
decent tires available.  This has been a wonderful discussion--I delight in
just hearing about wire wheels, impractical though the are.  Thanks for all
the interesting stories.

Bob Wilkinson
72 Spider
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