*Wheel question*

[Insight]

Ok guys I'm at a bit of an impasse here. I'm looking to replace the current wheels I'm running on but I don't know what to get. I love the look of the 11th generation chrome wheels. Very pretty and who doesn't love the iconic 'Bird logo?



but how would they look on a 97?

I'm also looking at these and they have me intrigued as well.

[Jim Young]

Re: *Wheel question*

I guess I would ask .... do the lug nuts even fit ... ?
Jim

[Rodeo Joe]

*Wheel question*

I guess I would ask .... do the lug nuts even fit ... ?
Jim

Same wheel pattern, offset is different though.

Insight, check out some pictures here.

http://forums.tccoa.com/showthread.php?t=62213

Check out http://www.thecustomwheelshop.com/ they make custom wheels for the MN-12 T-Birds.

Joe

[Insight]

Re: *Wheel question*

They're five lug and like RJ said it's same pattern, different offset.

The American Racing rims are a perfect fit actually. I'm just curious to see what everyone here thinks before I make a move.

[JAB02LHS]

Re: *Wheel question*

These in 18" would be my choice based on style & color of your Bird. JMHO

[Insight]

Re: *Wheel question*

Same wheel pattern, offset is different though.

Insight, check out some pictures here.

http://forums.tccoa.com/showthread.php?t=62213

Check out http://www.thecustomwheelshop.com/ they make custom wheels for the MN-12 T-Birds.

Joe

Thanks Joe. It's actually a pretty good look. The 'Bird logos match up pretty well and it has a very classy feel while having an underrated sportiness to them.

[Insight]

Re: *Wheel question*

This would be my choice based on style & color of your Bird. JMHO

Wow not bad at all! That's a very good look. What site could I find those on?

[JAB02LHS]

Re: *Wheel question*

Wow not bad at all! That's a very good look. What site could I find those on?

Tire Rack

[MATBird]

Re: *Wheel question*

If you want the Bird logo, go with the NM type wheels. There are some painted aluminum wheels for sale here on another thread. Buy them, get chromed and your all set - That is if you like the Neiman-Marcus look

[MerlotBlue]

Re: *Wheel question*

As a general rule I like the look of 5 spokes far better than the "too busy" look of 7 spokes almost every time.

That said this is a tough forum in which to ask this question. Most here are heavily biased toward what they have.......and most of us have the 7 spoke wheels that came on the retro-bird.

Your answers will almost certainly reflect that Bias in opinions.

[stanw]

Re: *Wheel question*

when I purchased my 04 last year it came with premium 16 spoke wheels.Is this uncommon or was it a paid for upgrade?

[Gobird]

Re: *Wheel question*

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[JAB02LHS]

Re: *Wheel question*

2004 2005 T-bird Wheels Scroll down

From Dot's
Porthole Authority.com

[BirdsAndBugs]

Re: *Wheel question*

Same wheel pattern, offset is different though.

Insight, check out some pictures here.

http://forums.tccoa.com/showthread.php?t=62213

Check out http://www.thecustomwheelshop.com/ they make custom wheels for the MN-12 T-Birds.

Joe

Based on the photos in that link, the new wheels look small. Needs a bigger tire to help fill up that wheel well.

[Insight]

Re: *Wheel question*

As a general rule I like the look of 5 spokes far better than the "too busy" look of 7 spokes almost every time.

That said this is a tough forum in which to ask this question. Most here are heavily biased toward what they have.......and most of us have the 7 spoke wheels that came on the retro-bird.

Your answers will almost certainly reflect that Bias in opinions.

Yea that's true, but I like this forum a lot compared to all the others and everyone on here is really helpful. worth asking anyway. lol