Facel Vega HK500 Tyres
Facel Vega HK 500
Facel Vega HK500 1959–1961
- The original tyre size for a Facel Vega HK500 was a 6.70-15 cross ply.
- Longstone's suggestion is either 185 VR 15 PIRELLI CINTURATO CA67 or 185 HR 15 Michelin XVS-P.
- We suggest fitting Michelin 15F innertubes.
- Facel Vega HK500 tyre pressure - 40psi front and 43psi rear.
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History of the Facel Vega HK500
An update to the Facel Vega FVS to a large 360bhp 6.3 litre engine created the Facel Vega HK500, which would be built from 1958-1961. This amount of power however was worryingly coupled with drum brakes as standard.
Borrani Wire Wheels
Borrani wheels are available for your Facel Vega HK500. As agents for the iconic Ruote Borrani Milano company we are able to supply all wheels from their extensive range.
If your Borrani wheels require rebuilding then please contact us at [email protected]
Wire wheels made by Ruote Borrani Milano are, without doubt, the best wire wheels available. Borrani wheels utilise aluminium rims, steel spokes and steel wheel centres.
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Wheels made by Borrani are available in the following styles:
- Painted silver finish, as per the racing wheels of the period
- Polished and chrome finish, highly polished rim, chrome spokes & wheel centre
- Painted finish with polished outer edge