My problems with replacing the 4-bolt TRX wheels on my 84 Capri 5.0may be solved?

I know there were 4-bolt Mustang wheels from the 80s that used
conventional tires, but I don't want to explore automotive grave
yards to find them. I found a company that makes adapters for 4-5,
5-6, etc. wheels.
http://shop.adapterkings.com/

Being able to use 5-bolt rims would open a whole new world of choices.

Any thoughts?

TIA
Dick

In article >,
Dickr > wrote:

> I know there were 4-bolt Mustang wheels from the 80s that used
> conventional tires, but I don't want to explore automotive grave
> yards to find them. I found a company that makes adapters for 4-5,
> 5-6, etc. wheels.
> http://shop.adapterkings.com/
>
> Being able to use 5-bolt rims would open a whole new world of choices.
>
> Any thoughts?
>
> TIA
> Dick

Although a clever idea, these things will put an offset on your wheels.
Looks like the thinnest one is 1.9 inches which is quite a bit. This
will put an unnatural load on your wheel bearings. I wouldn't do it. At
nearly two inches, I'll bet it makes your car look stupid from the rear.

I suppose you could do this and then buy new wheels with the opposite
offset to negate the effect, but now you're limiting wheel selection in
a new way, as well as complicating things.

Don't do it.

Aren't there any junkya... I mean automotive recycling centers with
actual Ford parts that you can find to replace your TRX hub assemblies?

--
A candy colored clown they call the sandman, tiptoes to my room everynight
Just to sprinkle stardust and to whisper, go to sleep, everything is alright

On 2011-10-15, twk > wrote:
> In article >,
> Dickr > wrote:
>
>> I know there were 4-bolt Mustang wheels from the 80s that used
>> conventional tires, but I don't want to explore automotive grave
>> yards to find them. I found a company that makes adapters for 4-5,
>> 5-6, etc. wheels.
>> http://shop.adapterkings.com/
>>
>> Being able to use 5-bolt rims would open a whole new world of choices.
>>
>> Any thoughts?
>>
>> TIA
>> Dick
>
> Although a clever idea, these things will put an offset on your wheels.
> Looks like the thinnest one is 1.9 inches which is quite a bit. This
> will put an unnatural load on your wheel bearings. I wouldn't do it. At
> nearly two inches, I'll bet it makes your car look stupid from the rear.
>
> I suppose you could do this and then buy new wheels with the opposite
> offset to negate the effect, but now you're limiting wheel selection in
> a new way, as well as complicating things.
>
> Don't do it.
>
> Aren't there any junkya... I mean automotive recycling centers with
> actual Ford parts that you can find to replace your TRX hub assemblies?

All of that... and plus there's lots of choices for 4 lug mustangs
still. If you don't want to hunt junkyards there are places that
refinish wheels. They keep a stock of wheels. Of course they sell at a
premium. One such place is http://wheelsamerica.com/Buy-OEM-Wheels.php

Then there's always ebay and craigslist.

If not that there is a wide range of aftermarket choices.

On 10/15/2011 4:56 PM, Brent wrote:
> On 2011-10-15, > wrote:
>> In >,
>> > wrote:
>>
>>> I know there were 4-bolt Mustang wheels from the 80s that used
>>> conventional tires, but I don't want to explore automotive grave
>>> yards to find them. I found a company that makes adapters for 4-5,
>>> 5-6, etc. wheels.
>>> http://shop.adapterkings.com/
>>>
>>> Being able to use 5-bolt rims would open a whole new world of choices.
>>>
>>> Any thoughts?
>>>
>>> TIA
>>> Dick
>>
>> Although a clever idea, these things will put an offset on your wheels.
>> Looks like the thinnest one is 1.9 inches which is quite a bit. This
>> will put an unnatural load on your wheel bearings. I wouldn't do it. At
>> nearly two inches, I'll bet it makes your car look stupid from the rear.
>>
>> I suppose you could do this and then buy new wheels with the opposite
>> offset to negate the effect, but now you're limiting wheel selection in
>> a new way, as well as complicating things.
>>
>> Don't do it.
>>
>> Aren't there any junkya... I mean automotive recycling centers with
>> actual Ford parts that you can find to replace your TRX hub assemblies?
>
> All of that... and plus there's lots of choices for 4 lug mustangs
> still. If you don't want to hunt junkyards there are places that
> refinish wheels. They keep a stock of wheels. Of course they sell at a
> premium. One such place is http://wheelsamerica.com/Buy-OEM-Wheels.php
>
> Then there's always ebay and craigslist.
>
> If not that there is a wide range of aftermarket choices.
>
>
Thanks for the replies. My 84 is tucked in the garage for a long winter
nap. I'll check wheelsamerica and a few other sources next spring.
Maybe if I get new wheels and tires I'll be able to boost the odometer
reading to 68,000 miles. Yes, I do baby that car.
:-)
Thanks
Dick in MN

"Dickr" > wrote in message
...
>I know there were 4-bolt Mustang wheels from the 80s that used
> conventional tires, but I don't want to explore automotive grave
> yards to find them. I found a company that makes adapters for 4-5,
> 5-6, etc. wheels.
> http://shop.adapterkings.com/
>
> Being able to use 5-bolt rims would open a whole new world of choices.
>
> Any thoughts?
>
> TIA
> Dick
>
Lots of cons on adapters....
Here's my experience with adapters. Ran them on a bug to mount Chevy wheels.
Never had a issue and at 17 it explored it's cornering limits daily for a
long time. Adapters out lasted the rest of the car.
Ran a set of spacers so I could mount deep dish Cragers on a van back in the
early '80's. Had 8"wide on the front and 10" wide on the rear. Had 1"
spacers to clear the calipers with NHRA approved. lugs nuts. Everyone told
me I'd kill the bearings on all 4 corners.
I ran it 165k miles with zero bearing issues, regular maint. on all lubes,
and with a set of aftermarket sway bars front and rear with that wide 50
series rubber I used to push guys in Beemers down exit ramps for kicks back
in the day.
I would not have a problem with a gently used 'stang having them.
--
John
'07 GT 3 pedals
'01 FLHR
Ski Doo's

On 10/15/2011 16:56, Brent wrote:
> On 2011-10-15, > wrote:
>> In >,
>> > wrote:
>>
>>> I know there were 4-bolt Mustang wheels from the 80s that used
>>> conventional tires, but I don't want to explore automotive grave
>>> yards to find them. I found a company that makes adapters for 4-5,
>>> 5-6, etc. wheels.
>>> http://shop.adapterkings.com/
>>>
>>> Being able to use 5-bolt rims would open a whole new world of choices.
>>>
>>> Any thoughts?
>>>
>>> TIA
>>> Dick
>>
>> Although a clever idea, these things will put an offset on your wheels.
>> Looks like the thinnest one is 1.9 inches which is quite a bit. This
>> will put an unnatural load on your wheel bearings. I wouldn't do it. At
>> nearly two inches, I'll bet it makes your car look stupid from the rear.
>>
>> I suppose you could do this and then buy new wheels with the opposite
>> offset to negate the effect, but now you're limiting wheel selection in
>> a new way, as well as complicating things.
>>
>> Don't do it.
>>
>> Aren't there any junkya... I mean automotive recycling centers with
>> actual Ford parts that you can find to replace your TRX hub assemblies?
>
> All of that... and plus there's lots of choices for 4 lug mustangs
> still. If you don't want to hunt junkyards there are places that
> refinish wheels. They keep a stock of wheels. Of course they sell at a
> premium. One such place is http://wheelsamerica.com/Buy-OEM-Wheels.php
>
> Then there's always ebay and craigslist.
>
> If not that there is a wide range of aftermarket choices.
>
>

I have something similar to these, kind of witsh I'd gone with the
standard Welds now, but they had no 17" rims at the time
http://www.cruizinconceptswholesale....BRAR4LUGWHEELS