need some assistance identifying wheels - old Campagnolo

sirchampalot · August 16th, 2011, 4:06 PM

Hi all,

I bought this old set of magnesium center lock Campis. Some guy was helping a friend clear out an old race shop. I picked them up without a whole lot of thought hoping I might be able to use them for my dedicated autocrosser because the size and weight are great. Upon some reflection, realistically it's probably not worth the effort and hassle because of center lock fitment issues.

Anyway, I have no idea what they would have originally been on, so I registered for this forum to see if the collective wisdom here might help. The wheels are 15 inches in diameter and I think they are 11 inches wide although I've not yet removed the tires to take a measurement. Casting says "Campagnolo" on the rear spokes/webs on the inside.

Thanks,

David

dalz · August 17th, 2011, 1:04 PM

Interesting. As in the famed bicycle component company?

*Rick Kean* · August 17th, 2011, 2:39 PM

IIRC (been a while) I had an '80s Fiat X19 with OEM Campagnolos; aluminum, of course

Rick

sirchampalot · August 17th, 2011, 4:14 PM

Yes. Same company. I would think these would've been run on a purpose-built race chassis given the center lock configuration. Campagnolo made lots of magnesium street car wheels, too.

*Rick Kirchner* · August 17th, 2011, 4:52 PM

15 x 11 I'm guessing indy fronts. Looks like maybe early 80's. maybe McLaren?

*Daryl DeArman* · August 17th, 2011, 6:33 PM

Some Maseratti street cars came with center lock mags by Campi....

*Jerry B.* · August 18th, 2011, 11:39 AM

Rick Kirchner15 x 11 I'm guessing indy fronts. Looks like maybe early 80's. maybe McLaren?

hi Rick.........thats what I posted on his "other" post in another section, he confirmed they were actually Campys "molded lettering in the back",
but I think late 80's CART or Lites, possibly Lola .
The pin drive bolt circle and offset will tell the tale.

sirchampalot · August 18th, 2011, 12:12 PM

Thanks guys. If anyone has a suggestion of who might be interested in these wheels, let me know. Perhaps there is a shop somewhere here in the USA that focuses on these sorts of cars? I'm not going to use them.

sirchampalot · August 18th, 2011, 12:17 PM

The rear pin drive:

*Daryl DeArman* · August 18th, 2011, 2:44 PM

Anybody have any OLD Goodyear tire catalogs that can reference that tire number "D3710" to a particular year and series (Can-Am, Indy, F5000, etc.)?

*Rick Kirchner* · August 18th, 2011, 5:47 PM

Can-am cars would be a logical buyer, as well as someone who could probably identify the application. Also the parts for sale section of race-cars.com

sirchampalot · August 18th, 2011, 8:26 PM

Thanks guys. I spoke with Chuck at Can Am Cars. Good suggestions.