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smtichy · 03-09-2015, 07:03 AM

I'm located in Prague, Czech Republic, and at our annual meeting last weekend one member put out a plea for help finding a steel wheel rim for the spare tire for his 1970 T-Bird.

Supposedly he has tried twice via e-bay and received wheels that don't fit, or he has only found a set of 4.

Anyone out there experienced with '70 birds, and are the wheels really something unique? Or did any other makes have the same rims?

Also anyone know where I can find such rim, that can be purchased singly?

mercman from oz · 03-09-2015, 07:09 AM

I have no experience with wheels on Thunderbirds, but I have been told that while the 64 & 65 Thunderbirds look similar, and both have 15" wheels, the Wheels off a 64 will not fit the 65, as the 65 has Disc Brakes. So there may be a peculiarity regarding the wheels for the 1970 Thunderbirds. Good luck with your search.

tdlmomowers · 03-10-2015, 08:06 PM

Does the Thunderbird have disc or drum brakes on the front? Cars with disc brakes must use wheels that have clearance to clear the brake calipers. Are the wheels 14 or 15 inch, and what is the bolt circle measurement?

funrunr · 03-10-2015, 08:39 PM

Perhaps a picture or a certain stamp on the wheel that he already has wi help us identify one of these.

alt63bird · 03-10-2015, 08:49 PM

http://www.vintagethunderbirdclub.ne...hp?f=8&t=12014

mercman from oz · 03-11-2015, 04:24 PM

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Thunderbirds moved to 15 inch wheels with the 64 model, so the 70 model would have 15 inch wheels.

dmsfrr · 03-12-2015, 12:47 PM

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Originally Posted by smtichy

I'm located in Prague, Czech Republic, and at our annual meeting last weekend one member put out a plea for help finding a steel wheel rim for the spare tire for his 1970 T-Bird.
Supposedly he has tried twice via e-bay and received wheels that don't fit, or he has only found a set of 4.
Anyone out there experienced with '70 birds, and are the wheels really something unique? Or did any other makes have the same rims?
Also anyone know where I can find such rim, that can be purchased singly?

This Facebook page might be a good place to ask also.
https://www.facebook.com/groups/ITC.TBird.Club/

smtichy · 03-15-2015, 07:13 AM

Thanks everyone, the info above has set me on the right path, especially alt63bird's link.

03-09-2015, 07:03 AM	#1
smtichy Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: Prague, Czech Republic Posts: 126	'70 T-bird wheels I'm located in Prague, Czech Republic, and at our annual meeting last weekend one member put out a plea for help finding a steel wheel rim for the spare tire for his 1970 T-Bird. Supposedly he has tried twice via e-bay and received wheels that don't fit, or he has only found a set of 4. Anyone out there experienced with '70 birds, and are the wheels really something unique? Or did any other makes have the same rims? Also anyone know where I can find such rim, that can be purchased singly? __________________ Steve '55 Sunliner - 292 V8, 3 speed man. w/ OD ČKMAA - Český klub majitelů amerických automobilů

03-09-2015, 07:09 AM	#2
mercman from oz Senior Member Join Date: May 2012 Location: Queensland, Australia Posts: 10,372	Re: '70 T-bird wheels I have no experience with wheels on Thunderbirds, but I have been told that while the 64 & 65 Thunderbirds look similar, and both have 15" wheels, the Wheels off a 64 will not fit the 65, as the 65 has Disc Brakes. So there may be a peculiarity regarding the wheels for the 1970 Thunderbirds. Good luck with your search.

03-10-2015, 08:06 PM	#3
tdlmomowers Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Mansfield, Ohio Posts: 409	Re: '70 T-bird wheels Does the Thunderbird have disc or drum brakes on the front? Cars with disc brakes must use wheels that have clearance to clear the brake calipers. Are the wheels 14 or 15 inch, and what is the bolt circle measurement?

03-10-2015, 08:39 PM	#4
funrunr Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Belleville,MI Posts: 1,427	Re: '70 T-bird wheels Perhaps a picture or a certain stamp on the wheel that he already has wi help us identify one of these. __________________ Thank God this is only a hobby!

03-10-2015, 08:49 PM	#5
alt63bird Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: outside Omaha, NE Posts: 276	Re: '70 T-bird wheels http://www.vintagethunderbirdclub.ne...hp?f=8&t=12014 __________________ Alan H. Tast AIA, LEED AP BD+C Technical Director/Past President-Editor-Publications Director, Vintage Thunderbird Club Int'l. (VTCI) http://www.vintagethunderbirdclub.net Author, "Thunderbird 1955-1966" & "Thunderbird 50 Years" 35+ year member, Crown Victoria Ass'n.

03-11-2015, 04:24 PM	#6
mercman from oz Senior Member Join Date: May 2012 Location: Queensland, Australia Posts: 10,372	Re: '70 T-bird wheels Sponsored Links (Register now to hide all advertisements) Thunderbirds moved to 15 inch wheels with the 64 model, so the 70 model would have 15 inch wheels.

03-15-2015, 07:13 AM	#8
smtichy Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: Prague, Czech Republic Posts: 126	Re: '70 T-bird wheels Thanks everyone, the info above has set me on the right path, especially alt63bird's link. __________________ Steve '55 Sunliner - 292 V8, 3 speed man. w/ OD ČKMAA - Český klub majitelů amerických automobilů