Didnt a few mustangs have a rare and now obsolete odd tire size that Michelin made? I know someone who had an old mustang and he put new rims and tires on it because he claimed new tires in the OE size were $1200.00 a set!!
Michelin was trying to corner the market on metric sized wheels. There were very successful, now they have the market all to theirselves.quote:
Originally posted by CapriRacer:
Some BMW's and other Fords had them, too! I even recall seeing TRX's on a Ferrari.
Figure the French to try to reinvent the wheel. I just can't figure out why vehicle manufacturers bought into this program.
That might be a place to get a bargain, standard wheels fit don't they? They did on the Tempo.quote:
Originally posted by brianl703:
Do an Ebay search for Mustang TRX and you'll find a few with photos.
Amazingly, none have any bids!
The hubs are standard 4 lug Fox chassis - Mustang, Fairmont, T-Bird, etc...quote:
Originally posted by XS650:
That might be a place to get a bargain, standard wheels fit don't they? They did on the Tempo.quote:
Originally posted by brianl703:
Do an Ebay search for Mustang TRX and you'll find a few with photos.
Amazingly, none have any bids!
My MIL bought a used Ford Tempo, a real clean looking car with all the extras. It had the TRX tires. When she found out what replacement tires were going to cost she flipped out.
A set of nice used standard sized wheels and good quality new tires cost a lot less than the TRX tires alone.
Where you can buy a 12 oz can of soda or 2 liter bottle. ~5.5 cans equals 2 liters for you savvy shoppers.quote:
Originally posted by Jonny Z:
Doesn't anyone think the tire sizing system is the most confusing one? I mean, mm and inch used in the same designator, where else do you see that?
Check the drive size on metric sockets and ratchets.quote:
I mean, mm and inch used in the same designator, where else do you see that?
Try working on some 1970's cars - like my Capri - where they used both types of bolts and nuts. Even the engine is a mix!quote:
I mean, mm and inch used in the same designator, where else do you see that?