I know what many will say, but I'm going to post this anyway. I came across a ridiculously good deal on a set of 17" wheels.... Mustang wheels.... I know, I know, who would put Ford wheels on a chevy? Well once the center caps are off, they look just like Torque Thrust II's. I mounted them using 1.25" adaptors, and I think with some modified center caps they will look pretty slick. I'm willing to take the ridicule... Bring it on!
I haven't set the car down on them yet as I'm rebuilding my suspension.

 

Actually looks very nice. Noce change

 

Thanks! I like them more than I was expecting. I'm looking forward to seeing them once I figure out the ride height and get it on the ground.

 

I personally don't think its bad, but how heavy are they? 8" wide?

 

They look good to me. Who cares if they are Ford wheels if they fit good run em.

 

Run that Ford stuff. My TPI injectors have Ford ovals on them.

 

I ran cobra wheels for a hot minute years ago. Were basically free and all I had to pay for were the adapters

 

IMHO,the only aspect that is a problem with the "wheel" is the weights on the outside.

Maybe on a old set of steel truck wheels but never on a nice set of aluminum car wheels.

I always tell a tire shop, weights on the inside only or they will be buying me a new set.

But.......
A wet rag and some tire shine please.

Just yank-en your chain bro.

 

I have absolutely no problem with people using ford things on their GM cars, or GM things on their Ford cars. Use whatever is best. and particularly in this case they look good.

If anyone gives you crap about it, tell them to **** off.

 

Haha, no worries.The wheel weights will go for sure, a pet peeve of mine too. The tires are no good anyway.

 

Since when does the Mustang and the Thirdgen F-body have the same wheel bolt-pattern?

 

They don't but you can by wheel spacers with different bolt patterns so you can go from 5x4.75 to 5x4.50, etc

 

I bought a set of 1.25" billet spacers/adaptors from Summit. They were the perfect width to run the ford wheels with the correct bolt pattern. They were about $90 for a pair, so I have a grand total of about $300 into this setup.

 

Finished up with the suspension redo, so I can finally get a look at these wheels at the new ride hieght. Pardon how dirty the car is. Been sitting on jack stands in the garage for almost a year.

 

Sorry, just saw this. I'd say for weight they are pretty comparable to the stock 15" wheels. I haven't weighed them to know for sure. And yes they are 8" wide. They have a back spacing of 5.5" so the 1.25" spacers work perfectly. They currently have 235/55/17 tires, but I will likely be switching to 245/45/17.

 

They look really good and if you don't tell any one there "Ford" most will not know. Just say there Torque Thrust 2 replicas and leave it at that.
That's what they are any way.

Also, I live down the road from a Truck Stop that has gravel roads so I know a thing or two about dust and dirt in the air.

This is an item that I truly believe in.
I use it a lot and don't really know what I would do without it.

California Duster = https://www.walmart.com/ip/The-Origi...uster/14294929
Just follow the "before you use it" directions.

 

I like most people used to have a GM vs Ford vendetta in the old days. But now? With our cars being old and out of production, I just smile and make immediate new friends when I see somebody with a Fox body Mustang of the same vintage as us at a car show.

I've got no problem with those wheels. And actually quite like them. Easy to clean with a nice strong look to them. Good buy.

 

Mustangs on a GM? That's Ghey. Oh wait...

My Grand Prix bolts them on w/o any mods. LOL.

 

Looks really good on the Grand Prix! I finally got the car pulled out of the garage for a good peek at the new stance. Eibach Sportline springs, complete Founders Performance rear suspension components, Energy Suspension bushings throughout the front and new KYB shocks and struts. Pretty pleased with the results.

 

Pshh who gives one if its ford on chevy or chevy on ford, the new camaro zl1 has a 10spd auto built by gm and ford together haha

 

curious how the multispoke mustang wheels would look on a thirdgen

 

Once seeing how well these fit, its made me think the same thing. Kinda opens up a whole lot more options for those not worried about running spacers.

 

They look good! I had a set of aftermarket ones on my 80 Camaro for a while. I just adapted wheels I bought for my 98 Riviera a few years ago to fit on my 87 IROC.

 

They look GREAT.
Why didn't anyone ever think of this before?

 

Liking the Sport Coupe. (Former Barrie, ON resident too. Drove through your town many times on my way to the cottage.)

 

I think they look very nice. Powdercoating the center section the same color as the car, and polishing the outer lips would make the pop. Well done...

 

You may not care but your wheel bearings do Id never do this in a high performance application!

 

Thanks! I grew up in Goderich and moved to Orillia after meeting my wife. I've noticed the Toronto signage in some of your pics.

 

Ha! I have friends in Goderich. (And I practically lived in Grand Bend as a kid).
The Toronto signage has been replaced with Alberta landscape now.
Did you get your speedo issue figured out? I read your post and just went through this.

 

Did your car slow down any with the Ford wheels lol.

 

Oh, that's mean.