In a message dated 12/30/99 8:49:28 AM Pacific Standard Time,
Laifman@Flash.Net writes:
<< You are describing my American Racing "Silverstone" wheels, (so marked)
that were
made in magnesium and aluminum. They were used on the Ken Miles original
prototype after he tore the spokes out of the wire wheels, and by Larry Reed,
early Tiger racer and LAT option tester. These are 8 spoke sand cast finish
with
polished rims.
>>
The American wheels have a very different look than the Shelby wheels. They
have less rim offset and finer, more rounded spokes. They are also more
desireable to collectors. Weren't the Americans available in 4.5" and 5.5"
rim widths (in a 13" diameter)? The Shelby's were available in 5.5" up to
7.5". I guess we won't know which is which until some photos are
scanned...maybe use the same software which created the Tiger "limo" and make
them 13X11"!
Mike
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