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Wheel and Tire Recommendation

So I pulled the cougar out of the garage today to see some sunshine.

She needs a good cleaning, and I mean lots of detail work. Anyways.

As I sat there and looked at it, I'm not feeling the wheels at all. It's time for the 14s to go.

Current 215/70r/14 tire on it. They just dont seem meaty enough. For our style car and look a bit "passenger tire"ish.

Any good websites or ideas on a tire size wheel combo to get me started with??
Requirements:
17"+
4 Lug
What offset?
$800 range

*pics taken with my cell phone
:burnout:





 

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Reply #1 –
That is a tricked out Cougar.

I actually like those rims, personally.

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Reply #2 –
Quote from: Grumbles;262404
That is a tricked out Cougar.

I actually like those rims, personally.


Thanks... I might add these wheels that I have now, the chrome is flaking. And is an eye sore.

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Reply #3 –
Ah, well, that's different isn't it? :)

I've always been a fan of drag radial lookin' rims, whatever they're actually called.

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Reply #4 –
I had about $600 in my generic Cobra R's (not counting tires) if my memory serves me...but a lot of people flame on that style wheel because they're "over done".
'88 'bird, 10.9:1 306 w/TFS top end, forged rods/pistons, T-5 swap & bunch of other stuff, 1-family owned, had it since ‘98, 5.0tbrd88 on Instagram and YouTube

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Reply #5 –
If you like the cobra's, why does it matter? I would throw on the finned 93 cobra rims if it were me. I love the way those look.
Quote from: jcassity
I honestly dont think you could exceed the cost of a new car buy installing new *stock* parts everywhere in your coug our tbird. Its just plain impossible. You could revamp the entire drivetrain/engine/suspenstion and still come out ahead.
Hooligans! 
1988 Crown Vic wagon. 120K California car. Wifes grocery getter. (junked)
1987 Ford Thunderbird LX. 5.0. s.o., sn-95 t-5 and an f-150 clutch. Driven daily and going strong.
1986 cougar.
lilsammywasapunkrocker@yahoo.com

Wheel and Tire Recommendation

Reply #6 –
Quote from: Haystack;262508
If you like the cobra's, why does it matter? I would throw on the finned 93 cobra rims if it were me. I love the way those look.



+1
88 Thunderbird LX: 306, Edelbrock Performer heads, Comp 266HR cam, Edelbrock Performer RPM intake, bunch of other stuff.

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Reply #7 –
There isn't much selection for four lug wheels i guess.

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Reply #8 –
http://www.oewheelsllc.com/Shop/Control/fp/scat/255733/SFV/32400/page/1/checkForLanding/true

Ahem. Also you have all stock mustang thunderbird (10 holes, phone dial wheels, alluminum and turbo coupe). I'd say theres alot, and those are just OEM ones. Check out aftermarket rims and theres alot more.
Quote from: jcassity
I honestly dont think you could exceed the cost of a new car buy installing new *stock* parts everywhere in your coug our tbird. Its just plain impossible. You could revamp the entire drivetrain/engine/suspenstion and still come out ahead.
Hooligans! 
1988 Crown Vic wagon. 120K California car. Wifes grocery getter. (junked)
1987 Ford Thunderbird LX. 5.0. s.o., sn-95 t-5 and an f-150 clutch. Driven daily and going strong.
1986 cougar.
lilsammywasapunkrocker@yahoo.com

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Reply #9 –
These are all about $800.00 shipped,tires AND wheels.Not bad at all.....

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/17-Mustang-Cobra-5-0-wheels-rims-tires-deep-dish-4-lug_W0QQitemZ290304138491QQihZ019QQcategoryZ66483QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/17-Black-Mustang-Cobra-r-wheels-rims-tires-4-lug_W0QQitemZ380111573569QQihZ025QQcategoryZ66483QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/17-2003-SVT-COBRA-WHEELS-TIRE-4-LUG-FIT-MUSTANG-87-93_W0QQitemZ330315441073QQihZ014QQcategoryZ66483QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/17-Black-Morxchn-Mustang-Cobra-wheels-rims-tires-5-0_W0QQitemZ290303401546QQihZ019QQcategoryZ66483QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem
'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..

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Reply #10 –
I wasn't even aware they made the anniversary wheels in a four lug.

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Reply #11 –
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If you like the cobra's, why does it matter? I would throw on the finned 93 cobra rims if it were me. I love the way those look.


Good point...there is a reason they are so popular, its because they are good looking wheels.  93 cobra style will be my next set of wheels though...love the way those look on our cars.
'88 'bird, 10.9:1 306 w/TFS top end, forged rods/pistons, T-5 swap & bunch of other stuff, 1-family owned, had it since ‘98, 5.0tbrd88 on Instagram and YouTube

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Reply #13 –
I've got 17x9's all the way around.They fit great.I use 245 40 17's up front and 255 40 17's out back.I'll eventually go wider in the back,but the 245's in the front are as wide as I can go without rubbing the strut....I think.Since I put the new strut mounts in,there may be more room.
'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..