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Mustang rim HELP!!

I scored a set of Aluminum rims off a STOCK 88 mustang GT.  There are NO center covers however to cover the lug nuts.  WHERE do I find center caps for this rim?.  WHat other year mustang rims will have the center caps to fit these.  My STOCK T-bird rim cover plates are just to small to fit in the mustang rims I have now.

Mustang rim HELP!!

Reply #1 –
NVM i was wrong
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Mustang rim HELP!!

Reply #2 –
And I assume the new wheels your talking about are turbines

Mustang rim HELP!!

Reply #3 –
The 15" turbine rims have their own unique center caps...no other Ford center cap fits them AFAIK. Stock model years used:

MUSTANG - 1987-89 GT only (silver) - Ford emblem embossed
COUGAR - 1987 20th Anniversary (gold), 1988 XR7 only (red, black, white, silver) - Cougar cat head embossed

Try eBay, the local salvage yard, or swap meets.

hey

Reply #4 –
NO, they are NOT the Turbines!!.  They are Aluminum with the holes around the rim just like my Stock T-bird rims!!.

Mustang rim HELP!!

Reply #5 –
You got the 15 x7 10 holes then. Like the ones on the black car in my signature.
Here's what you want.

Look at Junkyards and Swapmeets as well like Eric stated. You can find them with the T-bird logo on them instead of the Ford if that's what you wish.
I think you'll find them primarily on pre 87 Turbo Coupes.

Mustang rim HELP!!

Reply #6 –
I have a set of caps from the Tbird wheels that will fit on the 10 hole wheels.
'88 Sport--T-5,MGW shifter,Trick Flow R intake,Ed Curtis cam,Trick Flow heads,Scorpion rockers,75mm Accufab t-body,3G,mini starter,Taurus fan,BBK long tube headers,O/R H-Pipe, Flowamaster Super 44's, deep and deeper Cobra R wheels, Mass Air and 24's,8.8 with 3.73's,140 mph speedo,Mach 1 chin spoiler,SN-95 springs,CHE control arms,aluminum drive shaft and a lot more..

hey

Reply #7 –
Sweet 5.0willgo, your a big help man.  I'm new to the T-bird scene and I'm trying to learn what fits and what is compatible with what on my car.  Thanks for the info.  OPINION needed.........My T-bird is like a Brown color, Should I paint my rims like a satin black color or just strip them and re-do to look factory aluminum color?.  If I choose the factory rim aluminum color then what color is that called to make them look aluminum again?.

Mustang rim HELP!!

Reply #8 –
The MN12 15" Tbird/cougar center caps fit the ten holes as well.

And those ARE NOT stock '88 GT rims, '86 GT rims yes, '88 no.  The '88 GT had the turbines as stated.

hey

Reply #9 –
OK, So I was wrong about the year, sorry.:beatyoass:

Mustang rim HELP!!

Reply #10 –
Quote from: vinnietbird;149425
I have a set of caps from the Tbird wheels that will fit on the 10 hole wheels.

Yeah, well, I have two sets :hick: (and Aerobird Motorsports probably has like 40)

AKBirdy: The 10-holes are clearcoated natural aluminum finish. To make them look factory you don't paint 'em at all (except clearcoat).

I restored mine and they came out very nice. You can also polish them to a near-chrome finish if you want to put some work into it.

Link to my restoration process
2015 Mustang GT Premium - 5.0, 6-speed, Guard Green - too much awesome for one car

1988 5.0 Thunderbird :birdsmily: SOLD SEPT 11 2010: TC front clip/hood ♣ Body & paint completed Oct 2007 ♣ 3.55 TC rear end and front brakes ♣ TC interior ♣ CHE rear control arms (adjustable lowers) ♣ 2001 Bullitt springs ♣ Energy suspension poly busings ♣ Kenne Brown subframe connectors ♣ CWE engine mounts ♣ Thundercat sequential turn signals ♣ Explorer overhead console (temp/compass display) ♣ 2.25" off-road dual exhaust ♣ T-5 transmission swap completed Jan 2009 ♣

hey

Reply #11 –
Actually I stripped them last night with Acetone and I bought some duplicolor paint that is supposed to look just like factory aluminum.  It turned out great, It's like I have brand new rims!!!.  I'll throw up some pics if I can.  Thanks for everyones help.  PS. the Mustang rims I bought and re-did came with almost new 225 60 r15 goodyear tires on them.  They are pretty wide and filled out the wheel wells nicely, plus they are an "H" rated tire good for 140mph.  The car handles SO MUCH better now, the sidewalls are lower and tighter, so there is virtually no side wall flex or roll when I corner hard, feels Really stable!!.  Anyway, later

Mustang rim HELP!!

Reply #12 –
Cool, glad it worked for you.

Just to let you know too, the 225 60 15 tire is the factory correct size for those rims. Just for reference ;)

Mustang rim HELP!!

Reply #13 –
Also, H is only good for 130 MPH. V is up to 149 (and Z is over 149). I think there are a few newer, higher ratings as well. Not that you'll likely ever have to worry about it :D

I've got the same size/rating (225/60HR15) on mine
2015 Mustang GT Premium - 5.0, 6-speed, Guard Green - too much awesome for one car

1988 5.0 Thunderbird :birdsmily: SOLD SEPT 11 2010: TC front clip/hood ♣ Body & paint completed Oct 2007 ♣ 3.55 TC rear end and front brakes ♣ TC interior ♣ CHE rear control arms (adjustable lowers) ♣ 2001 Bullitt springs ♣ Energy suspension poly busings ♣ Kenne Brown subframe connectors ♣ CWE engine mounts ♣ Thundercat sequential turn signals ♣ Explorer overhead console (temp/compass display) ♣ 2.25" off-road dual exhaust ♣ T-5 transmission swap completed Jan 2009 ♣

Mustang rim HELP!!

Reply #14 –
W and Y that they are like 168 and 186 respectively.  Usually found on Drag Radials and most exotics come with them... it's not really a big deal actually.