After market wheels?
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After market wheels?
I have a 1963 convertible. Has anyone put on a set of 17 or 18 inch wheels with a low profile tire? I have seen a few pictures on the internet and thought I might go with something other than wire wheels.
I can't stand the original 63 whell covers with spinners.
I can't stand the original 63 whell covers with spinners.
Re: After market wheels?
Hello.
Check out my Magnum 500 wheels in my signature below. Mine are 7" wide 15" diameter with 70 series 225 tires. You'll need to pay attention to backspace to make aftermarket wheels clear skirts. Good luck.
Bill
Check out my Magnum 500 wheels in my signature below. Mine are 7" wide 15" diameter with 70 series 225 tires. You'll need to pay attention to backspace to make aftermarket wheels clear skirts. Good luck.
Bill
Past owner 1961 Thunderbird - Heritage Burgundy Metallic
If there are no dogs in heaven, send me where they went. - Will Rogers
If there are no dogs in heaven, send me where they went. - Will Rogers
Re: After market wheels?
Thanks
can you send me a close up picture
can you send me a close up picture
Re: After market wheels?
How’s this? Click on the picture and zoom as you like. Mine are Wheel Vintiques brand. I wanted Cragar but they were backordered too long. I’m satisfied and I think they are available in other rim sizes. Good luck.
Bill
Bill
Past owner 1961 Thunderbird - Heritage Burgundy Metallic
If there are no dogs in heaven, send me where they went. - Will Rogers
If there are no dogs in heaven, send me where they went. - Will Rogers
Re: After market wheels?
Hi,
check my post in viewtopic.php?f=23&t=15522
They fitted nicely on the 62' - fitting the spats no-go but with a different tyre they might fit.
Graeme
check my post in viewtopic.php?f=23&t=15522
They fitted nicely on the 62' - fitting the spats no-go but with a different tyre they might fit.
Graeme
1962 Hardtop - in Melbourne, Australia
Re: After market wheels?
This post should be in the Modified / Custom Forum....
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1953 Ford Custom Liner Hot Rod With Flat 8 Motor with Henderson three 2 barrel Carbs
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Re: After market wheels?
Thanks for the info.
Moderator can move the post if you wish.
I am thinking about true spokes now because I cant find a wheel I like that will fit the offset.
It looks like most people use the torque thruster style. I was looking for something else.
Moderator can move the post if you wish.
I am thinking about true spokes now because I cant find a wheel I like that will fit the offset.
It looks like most people use the torque thruster style. I was looking for something else.
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Re: After market wheels?
Late reply but I went with torque thrust stye wheels from Coys. Offset is good so no rubbing issues. I lowered the car a few inches FYI.
John
John
Professional Pic Whore
Re: After market wheels?
John, pic post whoring is no good now via photobucket. Hope you can get some images and put on postimg.org or similar!
How is the Nova going?
Graeme
How is the Nova going?
Graeme
1962 Hardtop - in Melbourne, Australia
Re: After market wheels?
Guys you can now post your images direct to the forum the VTCI administrators set this up in mid September. See Yoda,s post at the top of the forum for info.
Jim Mills
VTCI # 8071
VTCI 1964-66 Technical Editor
2002 Thunderbird
1965 Convertible
1962 Convertible (in progress)
1959 Ford Retractable HT
Many parts cars
VTCI # 8071
VTCI 1964-66 Technical Editor
2002 Thunderbird
1965 Convertible
1962 Convertible (in progress)
1959 Ford Retractable HT
Many parts cars
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Re: After market wheels?
Hey Graeme!
Sorry for the late response. Haven't been on much lately. I moved most of my pictures over to Imgur but if there is a thread that has a picture that is needed please let me know and I will reinsert the picture link so that it works.
Hope all is well with the 'Bird!!
John
Professional Pic Whore
Re: After market wheels?
Thanks John, all good in sunny Australia, will let you know if we could use some of your old images.
Graeme
Graeme
1962 Hardtop - in Melbourne, Australia
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Re: After market wheels?
Guys, of course I am woefully ignorant of most things Thunderbird, but I had NO IDEA that any wheel larger than 14 inch would even fit? (even getting my stock 14's on is a challenge for the rear).
I will be revisiting this post, down the road - thanks!
I will be revisiting this post, down the road - thanks!
Steve G.
'62 TBird HT
'61 TBird HT (parts car)
'88 Ranger XLT
'02 Sportrac 4x4
2012 Dodge RAM 4x4
'49 Ford 8N
'62 TBird HT
'61 TBird HT (parts car)
'88 Ranger XLT
'02 Sportrac 4x4
2012 Dodge RAM 4x4
'49 Ford 8N