A notable incident involved none other than Elvis Presley, who found himself driving a Sports Roadster in 1962, when one of the wheels collapsed under heavy cornering. Thunderbird Wheels, and Fits MostAftermarket Reproduction Kelsey-Hayes Thunderbird Wire Wheels. Despite this, the wire wheels became highly problematic and had several issues holding air, as well as supporting the massive weight of the car itself. 1963 Ford Thunderbird Chrome Hub Cap - Green Wheel Covers. These wheels were actually the most expensive option on the entire trim package, weighing in at an extra $372.30 ( a commanding $3,625.81 in 2022 dollars). Ford Thunderbird wheel and tire size by years Find out what wheels and tires fit Ford Thunderbird.

It has an output of 300 bhp (304 PS/224 kW) of power at 4600 rpm, and maximum torque of 580 Nm (428 lbft. Its engine is a naturally aspirated petrol, 6.4 litre, overhead valve 90 degree V 8 cylinder with 2 valves per cylinder. Absolutely no modifications to fender skirts or suspension needed. The Ford Thunderbird Hardtop is a 2 door coup style road car with a front mounted engine powering the rear wheels. Truespoke wire wheels include 4 spinners and center logo caps. Factory Kelsey-Hayes 14x5.5 wire wheels used on 1962-1963 Sports Roadsters and optional on all 1962-1964 T-birds have the same dimensions except for overall width for the center hub/spinner caps. In an interesting side note, the 1962 version of the Thunderbird Sports Roadster, which was the first year of this package, had offered a set of Kelsey-Hayes wire wheels to further disguise this leviathan as a sports car. Centerline forged, 'Softail' model, 17 x 7'. Price: 800.00 each or 3,200.00 for the set of four. Need dimensions to back side of rim center between wheel mounting pad and rim and outside diameter of wheel center mounting face.

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