Vintage formula B wheels and tires

[wjpierce]

Hi. I recently bought a 1968 Forsgrini Formula B. It has Avon 10.5 inch rears. I bought a set of current Avon Formula B tires but they are 12 inches wide. I am getting conflicting opinions about whether or not these tires will work on these rims. They are 6 lug 10 inches wide, I believe. Haven't been able to locate wider 6 lug wheels as yet. My race car mechanic suggested I just mount one and if there is no crown, I should be good to go. Roger Kraus thinks they should work too. I'm told that the 10.5 inch wide tires are no longer available. I notice that the Hoosier FB rears are all 12 inches wide. Any thoughts are appreciated. Thanks, Bill Pierce

[Garey Guzman]

I have a similar issue with my Dulon FB. It came with fancy 3-piece wheels, which aren't period correct (but very nice looking). I've been thinking about getting some new Revolution 1-piece from the UK but I may have missed my window with the tariffs and falling dollar situation. I should have pulled the trigger over the winter when I thought about it!

[BLS]

Ask Avon, they should know.

[J Leonard]

looks like NOVA makes a 10.5x23-13 and 10x22-13. NOVA=AVON

[wjpierce]

I have found a set from Sasco in VA. There is no word as to when Avon (Nova) will begin production of these tires in Portugal. For now, they are Focusing on the FF tires, and will produce more sizes based on their popularity, I'm sure. There are some Hoosiers and Dunlops that are close. I hesitate to go from 8/10 to 10/12 wheels, but may have to if I want to stay with AVON. We shall see how this shakes out.