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What looks best?

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What wheels look best

Reply #30 –
Man I always vote turbines, but the Cobra R's look the best on a Tbird.

What wheels look best

Reply #31 –
ill sell ya a set of turbines.just need some lovin thats all. and some center caps

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Reply #32 –
Take some Snowflakes, paint them the darker silver in your paint scheme, and then sand everything but the recesses down to metal.

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Reply #33 –
Quote from: dominator;201609
Deep dish cobra r's in gunmetal with the polished lips.
17x10.5 in the rear and 17x9s in the front,they sell them on ebay for 4lugs,around 400-450 for all 4 rims plus 100 shipping.


Just watch the offset on the wheels.  Very easy to get a set of rims that end up looking like something out of the Dodge Truck 4WHD catalog.
1988 Black Turbo Coupe
1989 Fiji Blue Chrysler Conquest
1990 Silver Lincoln LSC MKVII
2003 Black Mercury Marauder - S/C
1967 Green Ford Fairlane
:burnout:

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Reply #34 –
While the snowflakes look great on the birds, they are a b*tch to clean.  Also, the clearcoat never stands up well on those wheels.  Too many sharp edges for the clearcoat to chip on. 

I understand the overplay on Cobra Rs but on the other hand, when something looks real good, :bowdown: I don't care if I'm one or one of a thousand rolling them.

The challenge I found when looking for rims was trying to get the correct offset so they didn't stick out.  I would have considered the Snypers but there were no 17" available anywhere. ( I have the ROH Drift Rs on my Marauder) I do NOT like Pony rims or 93 Cobras on the TC.  I like 5 spokes or slots...

So I am a Cobra R guy.  Have them on my MkVII and the TC.  The only other rim on the MkVII that entices me is the FR500s. They look sweet on that car.

But to each his own.  Neat thing about personalizing your own car.
1988 Black Turbo Coupe
1989 Fiji Blue Chrysler Conquest
1990 Silver Lincoln LSC MKVII
2003 Black Mercury Marauder - S/C
1967 Green Ford Fairlane
:burnout:

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Reply #35 –
im a big fan of the snypers. those would be the first choise. as your stuck on 4 lug id say the 93 cobras and the cobra rs a tie. i know everyone says the cobra rs are "played" out BUT. around here i have never seen any on a tbird. hell i have only seen 3 or 4 max that were decent and cared for. throwing those on a relitivally rare tbird, as specially one in nice condition is certailnly NOT the same as sticking them on a stang. i think the 93 cobras look killer as well. they look correct for the car and are much more subtle than the "r"s. id follow those with turbones for the same reason. these cars shouls have come with them from the factory. i wouldnt even consider 10 holes, slots, or snowflakes. those all just plain suck. the welds would be slick but they arent my favorite look on these cars....
 
if i could vote go 5 lug than i would. so many much better looking wheels out there for these cars that can be had cheep. 96-97 cobras are one of my top faves (darkthunder). theres another guy on here from conneticut. i forgot his SN but his car looks perfect. silver 5.0 turbo coupe. black spoiler. and the cobra wheels. they look amazing.
 
manson has the machines sloted 5 spokes from a 97-98 ish mustang gt. they look awesome!
:america: 1988 Thunderbird Sport, Former 4.6 DOHC T56 conversion project.

Rest of the country, Welcome to Massachusettes. Enjoy your stay.

 
Halfbreed... Mango Orange Y2K Mustang GT
FRPP complete 2000 Cobra engine swap, T56 n' junk...
~John~

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Reply #36 –
I think the Welds look cool if you can get the right offset. I cant tell you how many T-Birds I've seen through the years where the front wheels stick out of the wheel wells... GAG:yuck:

But my vote goes for the Cobra R's. People say they are over done but that doesn't change the fact that they look good and fit right. I also like the Snypers and Shelby Razors are my favs.
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86 5.0 Turbocoupe (Katrina), 87 5.0 Sport (Rita)

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Reply #37 –
Quote from: ArizonaTC;201855
Just watch the offset on the wheels.  Very easy to get a set of rims that end up looking like something out of the Dodge Truck 4WHD catalog.


Since you have Cobra Rs with a stock suspension (ie stock control arms, K member ect) what offset did you run with 17x9 Cobra Rs to keep them from: 1. hitting anything, and 2. keep them from sticking out past the fender? Also if you have a link to who made them or where you bought them from that would be great. If I do go with Cobra Rs though I *think* that the 17x8 ones that FRPP sells should fit. Does anyone know for sure if they do though?
88 Thunderbird LX: 306, Edelbrock Performer heads, Comp 266HR cam, Edelbrock Performer RPM intake, bunch of other stuff.

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Reply #38 –
Quote from: thunderjet302;202201
Since you have Cobra Rs with a stock suspension (ie stock control arms, K member ect) what offset did you run with 17x9 Cobra Rs to keep them from: 1. hitting anything, and 2. keep them from sticking out past the fender? Also if you have a link to who made them or where you bought them from that would be great. If I do go with Cobra Rs though I *think* that the 17x8 ones that FRPP sells should fit. Does anyone know for sure if they do though?


I got my rims from OE Concepts...

http://www.oeconcepts.com/
Call them on the phone.... I had to have a business for them to deal with me... so my local Discount Tire stood up for me.  I already had the wheels identified etc but O.E. wouldn't/couldn't sell 'em to me directly.

This link lists the specs and some pictures:

http://natomessageboard.com/cgi-bin/ultimatebb.cgi?ubb=get_topic;f=29;t=000086

Multiple Pictures of the car here...

http://www.foxtbirdcougarforums.com/showthread.php?t=16701

Good luck with your choice. It is always tough to pick something without seeing it in person.

:birdsmily:
1988 Black Turbo Coupe
1989 Fiji Blue Chrysler Conquest
1990 Silver Lincoln LSC MKVII
2003 Black Mercury Marauder - S/C
1967 Green Ford Fairlane
:burnout:

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Reply #39 –
Thanks! Looks like they sell Cobra Rs in 17x9 with a +20mm and a +24mm offset. Which one did you use? They also have a 16x8 with a +15mm offset.....
88 Thunderbird LX: 306, Edelbrock Performer heads, Comp 266HR cam, Edelbrock Performer RPM intake, bunch of other stuff.

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Reply #40 –
Quote from: thunderjet302;202394
Thanks! Looks like they sell Cobra Rs in 17x9 with a +20mm and a +24mm offset. Which one did you use? They also have a 16x8 with a +15mm offset.....


Ah young Jedi.. you didn't check all the links.
Complete sizes, offsets, etc. are all explained at the natomessage link.

(20mm)
1988 Black Turbo Coupe
1989 Fiji Blue Chrysler Conquest
1990 Silver Lincoln LSC MKVII
2003 Black Mercury Marauder - S/C
1967 Green Ford Fairlane
:burnout:

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Reply #41 –
Skimmed it and I missed it. Found it now :hick:

They look pretty good. If I go with Cobra Rs I'm going to use sliver painted ones, if I can find them in that offset.
88 Thunderbird LX: 306, Edelbrock Performer heads, Comp 266HR cam, Edelbrock Performer RPM intake, bunch of other stuff.

What wheels look best

Reply #42 –
Quote from: thunderjet302;202405
Skimmed it and I missed it. Found it now :hick:

They look pretty good. If I go with Cobra Rs I'm going to use sliver painted ones, if I can find them in that offset.


Well call O.E. and see if they have them in silver... I am very satisfied with mine.

Good luck and let us know what you do...  POST PICTURES!
1988 Black Turbo Coupe
1989 Fiji Blue Chrysler Conquest
1990 Silver Lincoln LSC MKVII
2003 Black Mercury Marauder - S/C
1967 Green Ford Fairlane
:burnout:

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Reply #43 –
welds make any thing look shagy and cobraR

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Reply #44 –
Question about Pony's retracted.