Maserati Indy Tyres
We recommend the 205 VR14 PIRELLI CINTURATO CN72 as the best tyre for the Maserati 4.2 and 4.7 Indy. It is a period tyre with a 170mph speed rating, so it handles perfectly on these cars. Although we believe that the 4.9 Indy fitted Pirelli Cinturato CN12 tyres we have conflicting information as to what size they fitted.
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Maserati Indy 1969–1975
- The Maserati Indy 4.2 and 4.7 models would ride best with the 205 VR14 PIRELLI CINTURATO CN72 tyres.
- The 205 VR 14 Michelin XWX is also a good option in this size.
- For 205 R14 tyres the Michelin 14F is the ideal innertube.
- The 4.2 and 4.7 Indy have a suggested tyre pressure of 39psi front and 36psi rear.
- For the Maserati Indy 4.9 we suggest either the 205/70 VR 15 Michelin XWX, the 205/70 WR 15 PIRELLI CINTURATO ™ CN12, or the 215/70 VR 15 Michelin XWX - Pressure 36psi front & 33psi rear.
- For 205/70 VR 15 tyres the Michelin 15F is the ideal innertube.
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- The Michelin 15/17H will be the best fitting innertube for 215/70 R15 tyres.
- Our period fitment guides suggest that the Indy was released on tube-type wheels throughout production. If you have a later Indy with Original Equipment tubeless wheels, please get in contact so that we can update our information.
- A German car magazine ran a Classic Car Tyre Test on a Jaguar E-Type. They found that the PIRELLI CINTURATO™ CN12 was the top 205/70 R15 tyre for classic cars without power steering. For cars with power steering, the PIRELLI P5 was found to be the best.
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Maserati Indy History
The Maserati Indy (Tipo 116), named after Maserati's two Indy 500 triumphs, debuted in 1968 at the Salone dell'automobile di Torino as a prototype by Carrozzeria Vignale to replace the ageing Mexico and Quattroporte.
Maserati unveiled the production model at the Geneva Motor Show the following March. In 1969, the Indy was only available with a 4.2 Litre V8 engine. For the 1970-1972 model years, the Indy received a 4.7-litre engine in addition to the 4.2-litre engine. Maserati introduced the Ghibli SS's 4.9 litre V8 to the lineup in 1971, albeit downrated to 320 horsepower compared to the Ghibli's 335 bhp, and both the 4.2 and 4.7-litre engines were replaced by the 4.9 litres from 1973 to 1974.
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Maserati Indy Borrani Wheels
Borrani wheels are available for your Maserati Indy. As agents for the iconic Ruote Borrani Milano company we are able to supply all wheels from their extensive range.
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.
If your Borrani wheels require rebuilding then please contact us at [email protected]
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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