Thunderbird Wire Wheels - Discount Prices
Whitewall Tire Packages

1955-1967 and selected models 

Classic style and value with unsurpassed quality
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Motorspot, Inc.
Telephone: 760-731-8303
Fax: 760-731-7571

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Truespoke is a registered trademark
Hand-made in California
since 1974


The most authentic looking, show-quality, Thunderbird wire wheel that money can buy
Thunderbird emblems are licensed by Ford Motor Company.


  
1957 Thunderbird with Roadster wire wheels. Owner: Mr. Bruce Gerten

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Above: 1963 Thunderbird - Owner: Mr. Dan Bouchard

  • Standard Wire Wheel Features
  • Lip-lace Wire Wheels (spokes are placed close to the outer rim).
  • Positive Offset rims
  • Original look and appearance
  • 56 Spokes
  • Bolt pattern 5 on 4.5
  • Steel Spinner
  • Logo emblems available in black, blue, green, red or chrome. Thunderbird emblems are licensed Ford restoration parts.
  • Superior, 4-layer chrome plating and construction. A wire wheel you can be proud of.
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  • Made in California by Roadster for over thirty years.
  • Tube type. Chromed-steel spokes. 
    Pricing: $1,650.00  shipping is not included
    for the set of four wire wheels with 4 spinners and center logo caps as shown.
  •  Spinner caps with logos alone are $350 for a set of four. 
  • Available for the following years:
  • 1955-1956 15 X 5 Back space: 3.25"
  • 1957 14 X 5 Back space: 3.25"
  • 1958-1963 14 X 5.5 Back space: 3.75"
  • 1964 15 X 6T2.5 Back space: 4"
  • 1965-1967 15 X 6T3.5 front (disc brake)
    Backspace: 3.50:
    15 X 6T2.5 rear. Backspace: 4"
  • Continental Kit? If you are planning on running a steel belted radial tire, it is possible that the tire will not fit in your Continental kit due to dimensions differing from the original bias-ply tires. Please discuss this with us. We cannot guarantee whether a tire will fit in your Kit due to varying dimensions.

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  • Thunderbird Premium  Stainless
    Wire Wheels - Our best wheel
  • Stainless steel spokes and nipples. Stainless steel offers protection against rust and corrosion. Stainless steel is also stronger than chrome steel spokes.
  • Special hand polishing.
  • Thicker diameter spokes
  • Three year limited guarantee.
  • For the owner who demands the very best wheel made for the Thunderbird.
  • Show quality and used by Concours car owners and America's top Kustomizers
  • Price: $2,350.00 for the set of four with 4 spinners and center logo emblems. 

 


1955 Thunderbird - Owner: Mr. Chris Morris

 


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1960 Thunderbird 
owned by Mr. William D. Stanley
 
 

   

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Oz Welch relies on us to equip his kustoms with our wire wheels. This 1963 Thunderbird is named, "Lucielle" and runs our off-the-shelf T-Bird wheels. They are show-quality.

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Features

Our wheels Competition
Construction Hand-made in California. Exact-fit hub specially made for each year Thunderbird. Built in a far-off land. Hub often generic style to fit all types of cars leading to incorrect fit. 
Chrome-plating Superior, 4-layer chrome plating and construction. A wire wheel you can be proud of. Please click here for more information on our chrome plating process. Unknown amount of plating - often inferior quality. Yellowish appearance. Back of wheel not polished 
Plating method Entire rim is polished and plated front and back and all parts chrome plated first and then  individually assembled. Plated and polished on front side of rim only and pre-assembled before plating. The result is an inferior appearance and rust protection.
Fit Guaranteed to fit including fender skirts. Correct back-spacing for each year Thunderbird. Clearance problems particularly with spinner hitting skirts. One size fits all backspacing.
Quality Control Every set is gauge-tested twice for accuracy. All spokes expertly trued not requiring future truing. Often wheels wobble, loose spokes and pitted chrome. Frequent truing may be required.
Spinner caps Made from steel with correct emblems. Securely fit and do not rotate or fly off. Plastic often used or incorrect appearing style. Vibration and noise due to poor fit. Gasket required.
Manufacturer Our wheels are built by Roadster, a well-known and respected wheel builder in California for over 30 years. We list our showroom address for personal inspection of the wheels.  Unknown manufacturer, not disclosed by sellers. Seller is not a wheel specialist or enthusiast, often a home-based operation that cannot honor a warranty claim or won't be around next season.

Center Cap Emblems


Truespoke is a registered trademark
Hand-made in California since 1974

Motorspot, Inc.
Telephone: 760-731-8303
Fax: 760-731-7571

email

Orange, California 92867
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Mr. Jim Gallagher of Victoria, Australia - 1965 Thunderbird

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Actual customer submitted photos. We have many satisfied customers in both the U.S. and Overseas. We hope to be able to equip your special Thunderbird some day as well.
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1960 Thunderbird - Owner: Mr. Zak Saab

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1962 Thunderbird - Owner: Mr. Victor Koontz


This very original and Concours 1963 Thunderbird is proudly owned by Mr. Dan Bouchard of Waterford, Connecticut. The tire size is P215/75R14. The whitewall stripe measures approximately 1.3".


1963 Thunderbird "Kingbird" owned by Tom and Marion King
of Milton, Ontario Canada

 

   

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June 11, 2009 - Prices subject to change without notice