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I know this is not a modeling site but you are car guys and my friends so I want your take on this

I'm doing some custom work on the cheap 1956 T-Bird I picked up

Do you like the classic old school wire wheels or should we go more modern?

Keep in mind that I'm not showing final ride height or anything else beyond the wheel options

#469372 I think the wheel selection may be decided by what direction by Josh Shy on Wednesday Jul 08, 2026 at 12:57PM - you are taking the rest of the build. Any body modifications and wild interiors with a bodacious eng
- #469381 Good point.............. by Frank Lemire on Wednesday Jul 08, 2026 at 01:52PM - My initial take was to make this more of a "Q Ship" as I would not do any obvious body modifications
  - #469413 Can't wait to see where it goes from here! by Josh Shy on Thursday Jul 09, 2026 at 10:56AM

#469364 between the 2, I like the wires better, but that could by
Gavin
on Wednesday Jul 08, 2026 at 08:14AM - be because of the nice chunky tire. I agree with Ulf & TCL that for me, low profile tires don't loo

#469357 Not a fan of low sidewall restomod looks.... by
Ulf
on Wednesday Jul 08, 2026 at 01:45AM - just too awkward, generic and ignoring the history of design. But also not sure if real spokes wo
- #469365 Like this... by
  Ulf
  on Wednesday Jul 08, 2026 at 09:03AM - https://bringatrailer.com/de/2011/02/26/unlikely-track-car-1955-ford-thunderbird-racer/ or probab
  - #469370 I like the Halibrands...hot rods looks, but not flashy. by
    Gavin
    on Wednesday Jul 08, 2026 at 12:05PM

#469355 I'd say do what you like best. If I was doing a wheel swap by TCL on Tuesday Jul 07, 2026 at 04:46PM - on that model my goal would be keep the wheel diameter and tire profile somewhat close to what was t
- #469368 Thanks to everyone........... by Frank Lemire on Wednesday Jul 08, 2026 at 11:42AM - I was not planning on making this a race car (real or imagined) but I kind of agree that the low pro