Title: Rim Opinions
Post by: 6hayden9 on August 15, 2011, 08:10:13 PM
Post by: 6hayden9 on August 15, 2011, 08:10:13 PM
Call me crazy - but I think these would look good on my 88 Cougar. I'm looking for opinions. Can I get them to fit with a 5 lug conversion?
http://www.midwestwheelandtire.com/product/372
I was also thinking about XR7 wheels and have them painted the same color as the car - Cinnabar. Thoughts?
Thanks!!
http://www.midwestwheelandtire.com/product/372
I was also thinking about XR7 wheels and have them painted the same color as the car - Cinnabar. Thoughts?
Thanks!!
Title: Rim Opinions
Post by: Beau on August 15, 2011, 08:24:09 PM
Post by: Beau on August 15, 2011, 08:24:09 PM
If you want crown vic wheels, then go to the pick n pull, get 'em cheaper, and clean/repaint yourself.
I wouldn't pay that much for a set of (in my opinion) so-so looking wheels....
And yes, the 5 lug conversion will be needed to fit those...remember to check backspacing...some years of 'Vics ('08 and up) had quite a difference as opposed to earlier years...
I wouldn't pay that much for a set of (in my opinion) so-so looking wheels....
And yes, the 5 lug conversion will be needed to fit those...remember to check backspacing...some years of 'Vics ('08 and up) had quite a difference as opposed to earlier years...
Title: Rim Opinions
Post by: vinnietbird on August 15, 2011, 10:40:39 PM
Post by: vinnietbird on August 15, 2011, 10:40:39 PM
You can also find a similar wheel from a Mark VII Lincoln, and the back spacing would be great....although the 5 lug conversion needs to be done.
Oh, by the way, I'll say it.......You're crazy. Look around. Better looking wheels are everywhere.
Oh, by the way, I'll say it.......You're crazy. Look around. Better looking wheels are everywhere.
Title: Rim Opinions
Post by: Beau on August 15, 2011, 10:57:38 PM
Post by: Beau on August 15, 2011, 10:57:38 PM
Right...I'd put Cobra R wheels on before I put on 15" Granny car wheels...and I fuggin HATE Cobra R wheels.....
Title: Rim Opinions
Post by: Coliosis on August 16, 2011, 02:08:16 AM
Post by: Coliosis on August 16, 2011, 02:08:16 AM
LOL cobras are awesome, both of yall crazy
Title: Rim Opinions
Post by: Kitz Kat on August 16, 2011, 05:08:50 AM
Post by: Kitz Kat on August 16, 2011, 05:08:50 AM
You can have these for free. lol 
Title: Rim Opinions
Post by: Coliosis on August 16, 2011, 05:42:38 AM
Post by: Coliosis on August 16, 2011, 05:42:38 AM
Gangster ^
heres an option.
(http://t0.gstatic.com/images?q=tbn:ANd9GcSuPkEAadim5sydiehs4rEQEHaelIn4nPxpFoe7pJX2L7QesbqGqQ)
loljk
heres an option.
(http://t0.gstatic.com/images?q=tbn:ANd9GcSuPkEAadim5sydiehs4rEQEHaelIn4nPxpFoe7pJX2L7QesbqGqQ)
loljk
Title: Rim Opinions
Post by: vinnietbird on August 16, 2011, 06:40:40 AM
Post by: vinnietbird on August 16, 2011, 06:40:40 AM
I had two different sets of cobra R wheels (chrome and silver), and although I see them a lot, I think they look great, can be had for a decent price, and look better on our cars than Mustangs. Just go to Ebay and type in "Mustang wheels" and look at all the options, and some are really cheap. I have 10th Anniversary Cobra R wheels on the Sport. 4 lug.
Title: Rim Opinions
Post by: mattg on August 16, 2011, 09:34:52 AM
Post by: mattg on August 16, 2011, 09:34:52 AM
i have a set of those crown vic / grand marquis wheels (pictured in the link on the original post) from a 1994. They need to be thoroughly cleaned and a coat of paint. That's what Midwest Wheels does. They refurbish them. You can have them if you want to pay the shipping. They will be available in about a month. I just ordered new aftermarket rims for my 1994 Lincoln (Granny Car). I don't have center caps.....but they are all over ebay. As far as my opinion on how they would look, I would have to photoshop them onto a cougar/tbird to figure out how I feel about it.
Title: Rim Opinions
Post by: Beau on August 16, 2011, 01:16:59 PM
Post by: Beau on August 16, 2011, 01:16:59 PM
I've got a set of Mark VII wheels on mine..the finned, turbine-style....not quite the look I'd hoped for. Tax time I believe I'll get some new wheels. (http://"http://www.americanmuscle.com/18x95-2005-gt500-black-machined.html")
Title: Rim Opinions
Post by: vinnietbird on August 16, 2011, 04:14:12 PM
Post by: vinnietbird on August 16, 2011, 04:14:12 PM
Quote from: ThunderbirdSport302;365269
I've got a set of Mark VII wheels on mine..the finned, turbine-style....not quite the look I'd hoped for. Tax time I believe I'll get some new wheels. (http://"http://www.americanmuscle.com/18x95-2005-gt500-black-machined.html")
Those are the wheels that Carpimp had on his Thunderbird. You two can be twinkies.LOL.
Title: Rim Opinions
Post by: Beau on August 16, 2011, 06:39:40 PM
Post by: Beau on August 16, 2011, 06:39:40 PM
Well, one of his cars has or had my old white header panel on it with the body color grille...but unless his gt500 wheeled-car is satin black, then mine won't be his twinkie lol.
Mine's not painted yet, but it will be this winter...only going with satin black cause I don't know what else to put on it, and I'm a cheap sumbitch, lol.
Where the hell is Carpimp these days? Anybody hear from him lately?
Mine's not painted yet, but it will be this winter...only going with satin black cause I don't know what else to put on it, and I'm a cheap sumbitch, lol.
Where the hell is Carpimp these days? Anybody hear from him lately?
Title: Rim Opinions
Post by: EFFalcon on August 16, 2011, 06:47:30 PM
Post by: EFFalcon on August 16, 2011, 06:47:30 PM
I'm actually a fan.
I used to have these wheels.
Ford Aus 'Borrowed' them for our Fairlane Concorde
http://digiads.com.au/carsales/used-cars/car_ad_photos/digiads_car_ads_172859_1.jpg
I used to have these wheels.
Ford Aus 'Borrowed' them for our Fairlane Concorde
http://digiads.com.au/carsales/used-cars/car_ad_photos/digiads_car_ads_172859_1.jpg
Title: Rim Opinions
Post by: Beau on August 16, 2011, 06:49:52 PM
Post by: Beau on August 16, 2011, 06:49:52 PM
Looks like a mid-'90s Linc Continental.
Title: Rim Opinions
Post by: vinnietbird on August 16, 2011, 06:59:01 PM
Post by: vinnietbird on August 16, 2011, 06:59:01 PM
No wheels at this time for me. Just need two new back tires. This is the longest I've gone without swapping wheels.
Title: Rim Opinions
Post by: 6hayden9 on August 17, 2011, 07:31:22 PM
Post by: 6hayden9 on August 17, 2011, 07:31:22 PM
That's Whats On It Now!! LOL
Title: Rim Opinions
Post by: 6hayden9 on August 17, 2011, 07:36:45 PM
Post by: 6hayden9 on August 17, 2011, 07:36:45 PM
Okay-maybe not such a hot choice. By the way Kitz Kat - those are the rims on it now!! LOL