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Title: Trying to get an idea of wheel options
Post by: CRUISEWAGON77 on September 07, 2011, 01:54:33 AM

I am starting up my project now and would like to see some pictures of what you all have on your cars.  Thanks!

Title: Re: Trying to get an idea of wheel options
Post by: dantheduke1 on September 07, 2011, 02:31:35 AM

I did the same thing when I bought my Pinto. Had 4 choices and went with the Centerlines. Still like the 10 hole and pony's, it all depends on the attitude of your ride.
Linky.?:

http://www.fordpinto.com/general-help/photoshop-rims/msg106168/#msg106168

Title: Re: Trying to get an idea of wheel options
Post by: 75bobcatv6 on September 07, 2011, 04:12:30 AM

I went with these. http://i367.photobucket.com/albums/oo116/75bobcatv6/Kats%2078%20Bobcat/SANY1295.jpg (http://i367.photobucket.com/albums/oo116/75bobcatv6/Kats%2078%20Bobcat/SANY1295.jpg) They work for me, 14x7's I get a little rub on the front tho.

Title: Re: Trying to get an idea of wheel options
Post by: Pinto5.0 on September 07, 2011, 11:16:56 AM

I'm running Centerline Champ 500's on both of mine. I'm converting both cars to 5 lug though so this may not help you.
 
(http://i1023.photobucket.com/albums/af357/OrangeCrushMustang/1979%20Pinto/3n73k43pb5T15U25R1b7l4d0d87a8cc8b18c1.jpg)

Title: Re: Trying to get an idea of wheel options
Post by: CRUISEWAGON77 on September 09, 2011, 10:46:10 AM

I am planning on doing a turbo swap here this fall.  I was debating about upgrading to 5 lug just so I could have bigger brakes to stop the much faster car.   The car was lowered by my uncle back in the 80's by cutting springs out front and blocking the rear.  I don't like the stock height of the car, as I have grown to see it this way for over 20 years now.  Any thoughts or suggestions, I really don't want it to rub either.

Thanks!

Title: Re: Trying to get an idea of wheel options
Post by: Starliner on September 09, 2011, 12:18:01 PM

In your search use 1974-1978 Mustang as a reference.  More choices and the fit is the same.
 
I like these Ansen Sprints by American racing wheels.
Link:  http://www.tirerack.com/wheels/results.jsp?autoMake=Ford&autoModel=Mustang&autoYear=1974&autoModClar (http://www.tirerack.com/wheels/results.jsp?autoMake=Ford&autoModel=Mustang&autoYear=1974&autoModClar)=
 
 

Title: Re: Trying to get an idea of wheel options
Post by: mrskydog on September 22, 2011, 08:29:58 PM

vintage look is nice too...Crager SS Mickey and Thompsons.

Title: Re: Trying to get an idea of wheel options
Post by: D.R.Ball on October 07, 2011, 06:44:54 PM

Where did you find those ? I have only seen the 5 lugs I'm starting to drool just looking at those.....

Title: Re: Trying to get an idea of wheel options
Post by: don33 on October 10, 2011, 02:10:28 AM

I'll be going with either weld draglites or prostars....

http://weldracing.com/street-performance/sport-forge.html

Title: Re: Trying to get an idea of wheel options
Post by: 80_2.3_ESS on October 10, 2011, 08:08:43 AM

I found a set of Western Wheels at a swap meet, 14x7's and 14x8's, and they were the uni-lug, so they worked great. They looked like they were sitting in a bard for years and years, so it took me and my dad a full weekend sanding & polishing them to get them to look this good. Running BF Goodrich Radial TA's on them now.

(http://i331.photobucket.com/albums/l478/blindfaith429/IMG_2255.jpg)

(http://i331.photobucket.com/albums/l478/blindfaith429/IMG_2252.jpg)

Sorry, I don't have any direct side shots of the car. If you'd like, I can get some. This at least gives you an idea of the look.

Title: Re: Trying to get an idea of wheel options
Post by: pintoman1972 on October 11, 2011, 09:58:12 PM

I have the Weld Drag Lites all around.  You can look on my gallery for some pictires.

Dick