FFR Introduces Its Own Wheels

Factory Five Racing recently introduced proprietary Halibrand-style wheels in 15” and 17” models. These wheels are cast aluminum, extremely strong, and lightweight and include an innovative cosmetic cover and machined knock-off and spinner design. This feature gives an extremely authentic and quality appearance while maintaining the safety of a modern DOT design. The centers are painted a beautiful metallic grey and the rims are polished. The entire wheel surface is then clear coated to protect the finish from oxidation. They are one-piece wheels designed exclusively for FFR. The knock-off adapter, spinner, and cosmetic lug cover are also included. These wheels have backspace that optimizes the depth of the wheel dish while providing adequate clearance for Ford GT calipers and rotors.

The 15” models are available in eight-inch wide fronts (with five-inch backspace) and nine-inch wide rears (with 5.48” backspace) and fit the company’s Mk I, II, III Roadsters and Type 65 Coupes using 1979-93 8.8” solid axle or FFR standard-width IRS. The wheels will fit ‘87-93 and ‘99-02 Mustang GT 11” rotors and calipers up front (they will not fit ’03-04 calipers) and 10.5” and 11.65” disc brake kits.

The 17’ wheels fit the Mk III Roadster and Type 65 Coupe outfitted with rear ’79-93 Ford 8.8” live axles, IRS with the fitted with 10.5” and 11.65” brakes plus 13” Mustang Cobra calipers and rotors. Up front they will fit the same 11” brakes listed above and the 13” Mustang Cobra calipers and rotors (they will not fit ’03-04 calipers). Check Factory Five Racing’s website for more details and pricing. www.factoryfive.com.

Factory Five Racing open house

We made a quick trip to Massachusetts to attend Factory Five's annual Open House and the turnout was great with nearly 150 cars on hand and lots of carless visitors. One of the highlights of the event was a preview of FFR's new product, their version of a 1933 Ford roadster, code named "Larry," for Boston Celtics great Larry Bird who apparently wore number 33 on his jersey. These are just a few shots from the event and you'll see many more in an upcoming issue of KCB. That t-shirt sorta says it all for this dedicated bunch. And that grimacing redhead is none other than company prez, Dave Smith summoning his strength and getting ready to hand out some trophies to the gathered snakephiles. FFR's parking lot was nearly overflowing with a crowd that enjoyed BBQ, factory tours, scooter giveaway, entertainment, dyno runs, and in general seeing every conceivable color scheme and engine choice there is.