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General => General Fox T-Bird/Cougar Discussion => Topic started by: Tapester on August 06, 2005, 07:57:06 PM

Title: Wire Wheels?
Post by: Tapester on August 06, 2005, 07:57:06 PM
I was jut wondering if any of you guys here with wire wheels on there bird. Im thinking about picking up a set and wanted to see if any of you guys had pictures so I can get an idea of what it will look like. Thanks,
Title: Re: Wire Wheels?
Post by: slamedcat on August 06, 2005, 08:03:45 PM
Ridin' on chrome! (http://www.foxtbirdcougarforums.com/showthread.php?t=4205)
Title: Re: Wire Wheels?
Post by: thunderstruck on August 06, 2005, 08:55:07 PM
Quote from: Tapester
I was jut wondering if any of you guys here with wire wheels on there bird. Im thinking about picking up a set and wanted to see if any of you guys had pictures so I can get an idea of what it will look like. Thanks,



Heres one... and personally i think the spoke wheels are the best looking ones on these cars.

getting dark though, tomorrow i can take a couple better quality ones for you in the sunlight, but this should tide you over a bit.
Title: Re: Wire Wheels?
Post by: blu84302 on August 06, 2005, 10:23:34 PM
Happen to have a few more pix...

note that i have no centercaps... if you know anyone/where to find some for these 15inch wires hook me up.
Title: Re: Wire Wheels?
Post by: Tapester on August 07, 2005, 02:53:28 PM
Yah Im pretty sure Im going to be getting them. They are 16" dayton wire wheels in chrome. IM picking them up for 1200$ cdn. I just hope they dont stick out quite as much as the ones yours do.
Title: Re: Wire Wheels?
Post by: V8Demon on August 07, 2005, 04:56:47 PM
Poor blu, gettin grief for his wheels sticking out....Don't sweat it! Your car looks good.
Title: Re: Wire Wheels?
Post by: Chuck W on August 07, 2005, 11:39:15 PM
Ick....

Just my opinion though....
Title: Re: Wire Wheels?
Post by: fordman3 on August 09, 2005, 01:49:56 PM
Chuck,
There's actually an '85 T-bird Elan here in town that has 14" steel wheels without covers on the front, and 16" snowflakes on back.  Looks kinda weird.  Anyway, since my '84 LS is about to go to Cougar heaven, I've got a complete set of 14" wire wheel covers with Cougar caps.  Two of the 14" steel rims I'm keeping because the rubber looks brand new, and since the '84 will be departing without a rear axle, I'm leaving the 14" fronts on it with the worn out tires.  Anyway (again), I plan to ask the owner of the '85 Elan if they would trade their 2 snowflakes (which I need because 2 of mine look a little rough) for my 2 14" rims with new tires and 4 matching wire wheel covers.  Sound like a good trade?  I hope they think so.

Fordman3
Title: Re: Wire Wheels?
Post by: Tapester on August 09, 2005, 02:53:42 PM
what exactly does they elan meen? I have an 84 elan and is it just an package or something?
Title: Re: Wire Wheels?
Post by: fordman3 on August 09, 2005, 10:33:10 PM
Tapester,
I think an Elan was just an optioned-out Bird with some special trim.  Maybe an LX before there was an LX.  This '85 I was talking about had the keyless entry, digital dash, and electronic climate control. 

Fordman3
Title: Re: Wire Wheels?
Post by: rodsterh on August 12, 2005, 10:09:01 PM
Wires and white walls for that 'classic' look!  ;)
Title: Re: Wire Wheels?
Post by: rodsterh on August 12, 2005, 10:20:38 PM
Of course here's what I had in mind but keep getting stuck with the thought of a 5 lug conversion for more wheel choices!  These wheels were available on Tirerack in 15" 4 lug but have been discontinued.  :mad:
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