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Time for a change....New pics added June 25 ....

Reply #30 –
Mine will be for everyday use.I have their phone number and will call them tomorrow morning so I can order soon after.I saw the 5 lug deep dish Cobra R wheels (painted centers,17x9 and 17x10).I'll ask them about a 4 lug set without rivets and see what they say.I'm probably going to stick with the 10th anniversary wheels.I haven't seen them on anyone else's car around here.I'm unsure whether or not to go with 245 or 255 tires up front.Probably 255's.
'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..

Time for a change....New pics added June 25 ....

Reply #31 –
I just made the order.I am getting the 10th anniversary wheels with 255 40 17's up front,and 275 40 17's out back.They should be here in 4 days.Pics 20 minutes after that.
'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..

Time for a change....New pics added June 25 ....

Reply #33 –
I hope so.At this point,I'm obligated.LOL.
'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..

Time for a change....New pics added June 25 ....

Reply #34 –
I have faith in ya, everything else has turned out great that you've done, I'm these will be the same. Although it might be a shock to the system seeing it with the new wheels, you'll just have to step back and stare at it for a while.

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Reply #35 –
I'll make a new banner picture,and post some before and after shots.The before.....as in,right now,is pretty fugly.Those wheels really look like .The new ones should be here Friday.I'm off Friday !! I just remembered that.That means wash,wax,new rolling stock install.I'm actually a little excited.I've been through a few sets of wheels,and these will probably be the last set for the Sport.I think with the 17x10's out back,I'll be satisfied.I always did want wider tires.I drove the car with the py wheels and tires today,and what a difference the lower profile tires make.I miss them already,and the new ones won't get here fast enough.
'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..

Time for a change....New pics added June 25 ....

Reply #36 –
Just got word that the wheels/tires will be here Monday.I'm taking my new header panel down for paint on Friday.Pics as everything comes together.
'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..

Time for a change....New pics added June 25 ....

Reply #37 –
That was the quickest sig change I have ever seen! I think the centers painted body color would look pretty good-maybe somebody could photoshop it so we can see how they would look.

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Reply #38 –
I'm not changing anything about the new wheels except the center caps.The gun metal gray stays in the center.They should look pretty good on the Sport.Especially the deeper rear wheels.
'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..

Time for a change....New pics added June 25 ....

Reply #39 –
I like those wheels a lot! I have been eyeballing those for the final stage finishing touch of my eventual completed restoration. It's hard finding a set of wheels I truly like. They have a factory look, four lugs and are different from the all too common five spoke look. I am disappointed that I cannot afford to use the original TRX wheels with the Michelin tires outrageous in price. My alternatives were finding a set of turbine Mustang GT/Cougar wheels. The Mustang five spoke pony wheels and ten hole Mustang GT/Thunderbird/Cougar wheels just don't seem fresh enough to stand out. I do prefer to stay with something that is OEM or an OEM accessory look.

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Reply #40 –
Quote: 17x9 and 17x10 10th anniversary Cobra R's

Why did you put Cobra R?
1971 Camaro Blown 640ci
1988 T-Top Mustang
1980 Mustang coupe
1988 Thunderbird TurboCoupe
And a purple mini van! :burnout:

Previous Thunderbirds:
1988 Sport

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Reply #41 –
Quote from: Live Fast;278467
Quote: 17x9 and 17x10 10th anniversary Cobra R's

Why did you put Cobra R?


Do you mean why did I call them Cobra R's,or why did I pick them?

If you want to know why I called them that,it's because the company titles them as such in the listing.If it's why did I pick them,well,I like the style and haven't seen them on any of our style of cars yet (someone may be using them,but i haven't seen them),and I like my car to be different.Also,I like the fact that they can be had in 17x10's/I couyld've gotten wheels similar to the other first gen. Cobra R 5 spoke wheels,but in deep dish,BUT,that was too much like what I just sold.I figured.........If I'm getting all new wheels,get something different than what I just got rid of,so,the rest is history.Monday morning is the delivery day,and truthfully,I already feel like a kid at Christmas.LOL..
'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..

Time for a change....New pics added June 25 ....

Reply #42 –
why do you call them cobra r's?
1971 Camaro Blown 640ci
1988 T-Top Mustang
1980 Mustang coupe
1988 Thunderbird TurboCoupe
And a purple mini van! :burnout:

Previous Thunderbirds:
1988 Sport

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Reply #43 –
That's how they are listed by OE Wheels.....,so,that's what I call them.Cobra Wheels are like Cobra Mustangs....there are more than one style.
'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..

Time for a change....New pics added June 25 ....

Reply #44 –
Saturday...........Sunday......WHEELDAY  !!!!!!! Yes,I'm feeling like a little kid at Christmas.LOL.
'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..