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So you can buy brand new Mustang Tri-Bar wheels now.....

Apparently someone decided that it would be a good idea to reproduce the 93 Cobra R and 94-95 Mustang GT Tri-Bar wheels in 4 and 5 lug: https://lmr.com/products/mustang-93-cobra-r-tri-bar-wheels-7993

These things were ugly in the mid 90's are are still ugly today. Why do't they do reproductions of the 94-96 Mustang Cobra 17 inch wheels in 4 or 5 lug? Those were attractive wheels. Or maybe even some 17"x8" or 17"x9" 86-93 "10 hole" wheels. That would be cool. Tri-Bars? No thanks.
88 Thunderbird LX: 306, Edelbrock Performer heads, Comp 266HR cam, Edelbrock Performer RPM intake, bunch of other stuff.

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Reply #1
Tomato...tomato...

As far as the ten hole wheels in a bigger size, there once was a thread here that discussed it..I remember it, I posted in it. Probably an 8 year old thread, at least..

The tri bar wheels were always available in 5 lug...the '93 R was/is a 5 lug beasty.
'98 Explorer 5.0
'20 Malibu (I know, Chevy, but, 35MPG. Let's go brandon, eh)

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Reply #2
I know Tri-Bars were always 5 lug (introduced on the 93 Cobra R). I was unaware that there was a huge demand for a 4 lug version.
88 Thunderbird LX: 306, Edelbrock Performer heads, Comp 266HR cam, Edelbrock Performer RPM intake, bunch of other stuff.

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Reply #3
I actually really like the tri bars.
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 #4
uhhhhhh hmmmmmmmm    lol 
These will be my track wheels


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86' T/C 4.6L DOHC
16' Chebby Cruze 1.4L Turbo
17’ Peterbilt 389 600hp 1850ftlb Trq 18spd

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Reply #5
^ psssst...I can see your IRS :P
'98 Explorer 5.0
'20 Malibu (I know, Chevy, but, 35MPG. Let's go brandon, eh)

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Reply #6
LOL........Darn center caps!!


86' T/C 4.6L DOHC
16' Chebby Cruze 1.4L Turbo
17’ Peterbilt 389 600hp 1850ftlb Trq 18spd

[SIGPIC][/SIGPIC]

“Heavy Metal Mistress”
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Reply #7
Like many of the SN95 wheels, the tri-bars seem to look better on a Fox than the original recipients.  I think they look good in black with the bright lip and centre cap as done on the 93 Cobra R.


cheers
Ed
84 Mustang SVO
95 Jaguar XJR

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Reply #8
Latemodel resto brings back a lot of these 80s/90s ideas.  Keep in mind, they were originally Fox enthusiasts only. 

Someone is bound to buy them and see how they look.  They may "start a thing".
'88 Thunderbird LX
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Engine:  FR B303 cam, GT40P heads w/ Trickflow valve springs, Explorer upper/lower intake, SR cold air intake w/ MAF
Exhaust:  shorty headers, BBK O-R X-pipe, glasspacks w/ turn downs
Misc:  8.8 rear, Saleen SC replicas 17x8/17x10, Mach 1 front springs/SN95 rear springs
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'74 F100 Custom 351W

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Reply #9
Now, if somebody would step up and make a few parts for us.....seatbelt sleeves, interior parts, front and rear lights.......
'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
Quote from: vinnietbird;453594
Now, if somebody would step up and make a few parts for us.....seatbelt sleeves, interior parts, front and rear lights.......

Yeah not happening ;)
88 Thunderbird LX: 306, Edelbrock Performer heads, Comp 266HR cam, Edelbrock Performer RPM intake, bunch of other stuff.

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Reply #11
Yeah, I know. But a guy can dream.
'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..

So you can buy brand new Mustang Tri-Bar wheels now.....

Reply #12
Quote from: thunderjet302;453580
... Or maybe even some 17"x8" or 17"x9" 86-93 "10 hole" wheels. That would be cool.

Agreed, if someone were to offer the 10-holes in 5-lug that would clear 13" Cobra brakes, I would be first in-line to buy a set. :mullet:

Quote from: ThunderbirdSport302;453581
As far as the ten hole wheels in a bigger size, there once was a thread here that discussed it..I remember it, I posted in it. Probably an 8 year old thread, at least..

I remember it as well. Not sure if it was on here or on the Four Eyed site, but I think the main issue that came up with making the 10-hole wheel in a 17" size is that it would most likely distort the look of the wheel too much since you would have to enlarge the "holes" to compensate for the difference in diameter.
I think that the main target group for a 17" 10-hole wheel is the guy that wants get the benefits of decent brakes and tires, but still keep that factory look. If the end result doesn't look like the stock one, then it probably will miss the sales target to make them worth doing.
1985 Mercury Cougar XR-7 - 5-speed 
One of 1,246 built

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Reply #13
Tada
http://www.foxtbirdcougarforums.com/showthread.php?24989-17-18-Inch-10-Holes

I remember the holes looking like flower pedals.
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 #14
Yup, and..uhh...yup.
'98 Explorer 5.0
'20 Malibu (I know, Chevy, but, 35MPG. Let's go brandon, eh)