Title: FMS Anniversary Wheels Now On Bird :D
Post by: 1BadBird on December 08, 2013, 03:19:54 PM
Post by: 1BadBird on December 08, 2013, 03:19:54 PM
I found a set of 17x10 wheels w/used kuhmo autox tires. The tires don't look too bad and the wheels are in Beautiful shape. Check 'em out. The guy wants $600 for them. Thoughts??
Title: FMS Anniversary Wheels Now On Bird :D
Post by: Beau on December 08, 2013, 03:59:14 PM
Post by: Beau on December 08, 2013, 03:59:14 PM
Ohh nice. I like those. If you get 'em, I'll trade some Bullitts for em..:dunno:
Title: FMS Anniversary Wheels Now On Bird :D
Post by: jandmmustangs on December 08, 2013, 04:01:43 PM
Post by: jandmmustangs on December 08, 2013, 04:01:43 PM
Wish you were closer
Title: FMS Anniversary Wheels Now On Bird :D
Post by: 1BadBird on December 08, 2013, 04:08:05 PM
Post by: 1BadBird on December 08, 2013, 04:08:05 PM
Quote from: ThunderbirdSport302;425384
Ohh nice. I like those. If you get 'em, I'll trade some Bullitts for em..:dunno:
Quote from: jandmmustangs;425385
Wish you were closer
Title: FMS Anniversary Wheels Now On Bird :D
Post by: flylear45 on December 08, 2013, 05:59:42 PM
Post by: flylear45 on December 08, 2013, 05:59:42 PM
That's a pretty wheel.
Title: FMS Anniversary Wheels Now On Bird :D
Post by: 1BadBird on December 08, 2013, 08:18:59 PM
Post by: 1BadBird on December 08, 2013, 08:18:59 PM
I think so too
Title: FMS Anniversary Wheels Now On Bird :D
Post by: Aerocoupe on December 08, 2013, 09:18:27 PM
Post by: Aerocoupe on December 08, 2013, 09:18:27 PM
You can find just the wheels for $600 brand new.
http://www.latemodelrestoration.com/item/SVE-1007ABA/1994-04-Mustang-Anthracite-Sve-Anniversary-Wheel-17X105
If the tires are shot then they are little to no value so I would rather have new wheels and even pick my color (grey, black, chrome) rather than some wheels that have been run through at least one set of tires. Offer him/her $400 cash and walk away if they say no.
Darren
http://www.latemodelrestoration.com/item/SVE-1007ABA/1994-04-Mustang-Anthracite-Sve-Anniversary-Wheel-17X105
If the tires are shot then they are little to no value so I would rather have new wheels and even pick my color (grey, black, chrome) rather than some wheels that have been run through at least one set of tires. Offer him/her $400 cash and walk away if they say no.
Darren
Title: FMS Anniversary Wheels Now On Bird :D
Post by: Beau on December 08, 2013, 11:27:30 PM
Post by: Beau on December 08, 2013, 11:27:30 PM
^hell yeah.
I really dig those. I'm going to have to find an image of a 4 eyed coupe with a 5 lug swap and those wheels....I know how they look with the Bullitt wheels, and I love that look...but these look like they would be even better.
I'd also like to see them on a Tbird...although I'm actually debating about going back to 4 lug on the bird and running the turbines.
I really dig those. I'm going to have to find an image of a 4 eyed coupe with a 5 lug swap and those wheels....I know how they look with the Bullitt wheels, and I love that look...but these look like they would be even better.
I'd also like to see them on a Tbird...although I'm actually debating about going back to 4 lug on the bird and running the turbines.
Title: FMS Anniversary Wheels Now On Bird :D
Post by: STANG8U on December 08, 2013, 11:35:08 PM
Post by: STANG8U on December 08, 2013, 11:35:08 PM
+1
Title: FMS Anniversary Wheels Now On Bird :D
Post by: 1BadBird on December 09, 2013, 02:39:49 AM
Post by: 1BadBird on December 09, 2013, 02:39:49 AM
These are not the knock-offs you can get there or any of the other places. These are "Ford Motorsports" wheels. The tires were used on other wheels and this was the first time ANY tires were mounted on them. I didn't have my tire gauge with me but you could still see the 2 grooves and a little bit of the depth "dimples". There are no cords showing or cuts/gouges in the rubber.
Oh and the tire size is 275/40/17s
Oh and the tire size is 275/40/17s
Title: FMS Anniversary Wheels Now On Bird :D
Post by: gtbird on December 09, 2013, 12:58:10 PM
Post by: gtbird on December 09, 2013, 12:58:10 PM
I'm kind of partial to them too! That's because they came on Tenth Anniversary Cobra's. Though mine are 17x 9.
Title: FMS Anniversary Wheels Now On Bird :D
Post by: BCA on December 09, 2013, 05:45:27 PM
Post by: BCA on December 09, 2013, 05:45:27 PM
If they are indeed factory Ford Motorsport wheels (they do appear that they are), then they would be 17x9's not 10's.
As far as the price, yes, you can buy aftermarket knock-off's for the same money, but that is a fair price for factory Anniversary wheels if they are in excellent condition.
As far as the price, yes, you can buy aftermarket knock-off's for the same money, but that is a fair price for factory Anniversary wheels if they are in excellent condition.
Title: FMS Anniversary Wheels Now On Bird :D
Post by: Beau on December 09, 2013, 06:45:33 PM
Post by: Beau on December 09, 2013, 06:45:33 PM
Yes it is. I did some looking myself. Saw a few sets that were around a thousand bucks, and w/o tires too.
Title: FMS Anniversary Wheels Now On Bird :D
Post by: 1BadBird on December 09, 2013, 07:54:19 PM
Post by: 1BadBird on December 09, 2013, 07:54:19 PM
They are 10's. The guy also has a set of grey 17x9's on his Saleen and these are wider. He looked long and hard for these and yes they are in excellent shape. :-) I texted the guy and he'll get a pic of the numbers and size on the inside of the wheel tomorrow for me.
Not trying to argue with anyone. :-D
Not trying to argue with anyone. :-D
Title: Now with Pics
Post by: 1BadBird on December 14, 2013, 09:05:32 PM
Post by: 1BadBird on December 14, 2013, 09:05:32 PM
Ok, Well.........I'm eating crow right now. Lots of it lol. (bowing head in shame) The wheels look wider cause they're off the car. I took a look again and yep they are only 9s. I took a couple of pics with one of my fenders.
Title: FMS Anniversary Wheels Now On Bird :D
Post by: Crash225 on December 14, 2013, 10:22:09 PM
Post by: Crash225 on December 14, 2013, 10:22:09 PM
Quote from: ThunderbirdSport302;425399
^hell yeah.
I really dig those. I'm going to have to find an image of a 4 eyed coupe with a 5 lug swap and those wheels....I know how they look with the Bullitt wheels, and I love that look...but these look like they would be even better.
I'd also like to see them on a Tbird...although I'm actually debating about going back to 4 lug on the bird and running the turbines.
I thought vinnie had a set on his tbird. I don't know if they're gennie or not, but they look good.
Title: FMS Anniversary Wheels Now On Bird :D
Post by: 1BadBird on December 15, 2013, 07:42:48 AM
Post by: 1BadBird on December 15, 2013, 07:42:48 AM
He did/does, but he's gone with a different style and his were replicas. Still look great though.
I didn't want chrome and I like the way the silver finish "sparkles".
I didn't want chrome and I like the way the silver finish "sparkles".
Title: FMS Anniversary Wheels Now On Bird :D
Post by: bryan163 on December 15, 2013, 09:46:51 AM
Post by: bryan163 on December 15, 2013, 09:46:51 AM
Are the real Motorsport wheels forged? If they are, the weight difference and strength would justify the cost over the knock-offs.
Title: FMS Anniversary Wheels Now On Bird :D
Post by: STANG8U on December 15, 2013, 02:53:01 PM
Post by: STANG8U on December 15, 2013, 02:53:01 PM
They look good
Title: FMS Anniversary Wheels Now On Bird :D
Post by: Clayton on December 16, 2013, 06:00:51 AM
Post by: Clayton on December 16, 2013, 06:00:51 AM
So, does this mean reassembly begins soon? And no is not an acceptable answer.
Title: FMS Anniversary Wheels Now On Bird :D
Post by: 1BadBird on December 16, 2013, 08:38:10 AM
Post by: 1BadBird on December 16, 2013, 08:38:10 AM
Quote from: bryan163;425678
Are the real Motorsport wheels forged? If they are, the weight difference and strength would justify the cost over the knock-offs.
I don't believe they're forged.
Quote from: 87thunderbirdBlackJack;425724
So, does this mean reassembly begins soon? And no is not an acceptable answer.
LOL. It might. I'm working on the little Tempo so I can sell it. I'm dying to get things going again but nearly 16hr days doesn't leave me much time on the weekends. :(
Title: FMS Anniversary Wheels Now On Bird :D
Post by: Clayton on December 17, 2013, 03:18:01 AM
Post by: Clayton on December 17, 2013, 03:18:01 AM
I know how ya feel ive been workin anywhere from 14- 18 hr days myself its getting rough. Getting harder and harder to find time to work on my bird
Title: Anniversary's on the Bird
Post by: 1BadBird on January 30, 2014, 12:39:50 PM
Post by: 1BadBird on January 30, 2014, 12:39:50 PM
Well here are the wheels on the Bird :D
Title: FMS Anniversary Wheels Now On Bird :D
Post by: 1BadBird on January 30, 2014, 12:43:23 PM
Post by: 1BadBird on January 30, 2014, 12:43:23 PM
Here's a couple of the clearance to the coil-over. Ended up doing some trading for them :banana:
Title: FMS Anniversary Wheels Now On Bird :D
Post by: STANG8U on January 30, 2014, 02:41:51 PM
Post by: STANG8U on January 30, 2014, 02:41:51 PM
Those are going to look real good !!
Title: FMS Anniversary Wheels Now On Bird :D
Post by: ISTLCRUZ on January 30, 2014, 07:22:14 PM
Post by: ISTLCRUZ on January 30, 2014, 07:22:14 PM
I agree ! Those will be awesome....Something a little different...On a side note I'm digging the blue.
Title: FMS Anniversary Wheels Now On Bird :D
Post by: bodyman on January 30, 2014, 07:35:06 PM
Post by: bodyman on January 30, 2014, 07:35:06 PM
I like 'em. That's about all the clearance there is with my 03 svt rims with 275/40r17's.
Title: FMS Anniversary Wheels Now On Bird :D
Post by: 1BadBird on January 30, 2014, 08:29:41 PM
Post by: 1BadBird on January 30, 2014, 08:29:41 PM
Quote from: ISTLCRUZ;428180
I agree ! Those will be awesome....Something a little different...On a side note I'm digging the blue.
Quote from: bodyman;428181
I like 'em. That's about all the clearance there is with my 03 svt rims with 275/40r17's.
I was hoping that I didn't have to run a thin spacer. That's the tire size that's on the wheels now. But they are a little narrower than some other brands. I have some different bolts for the rear mounting bolts on the IRS just for a little added clearance.
Title: FMS Anniversary Wheels Now On Bird :D
Post by: thunderjet302 on January 31, 2014, 10:22:29 PM
Post by: thunderjet302 on January 31, 2014, 10:22:29 PM
Looks great! I like those wheels a lot. BTW that paint has some hella metal flake. Awesome.
Title: FMS Anniversary Wheels Now On Bird :D
Post by: 1BadBird on February 01, 2014, 06:11:03 PM
Post by: 1BadBird on February 01, 2014, 06:11:03 PM
Just wait till you see it in person :-D
Title: FMS Anniversary Wheels Now On Bird :D
Post by: thunderjet302 on February 02, 2014, 10:51:26 PM
Post by: thunderjet302 on February 02, 2014, 10:51:26 PM
You need to put a motor in your Bird and then we can go cruising.
Title: FMS Anniversary Wheels Now On Bird :D
Post by: MeanLX on February 03, 2014, 09:12:54 PM
Post by: MeanLX on February 03, 2014, 09:12:54 PM
Those looks great on there. I always wanted to put a set of those on my wife's Mustang.
Title: FMS Anniversary Wheels Now On Bird :D
Post by: fordguy545 on February 03, 2014, 10:06:08 PM
Post by: fordguy545 on February 03, 2014, 10:06:08 PM
Those do look good! I did some pretty extreme stuff with my MM coilovers to get the spring above the tire, but I only use a 6" spring now. I actually had to make spacers to go under the coilover sleeves.