8 Spoke Wheel Question
Had some questions about the 8 spoke 14" wheel on the predators. Does anyone know who made the wheels that Soloman used, what brand, if they were used on another car or just a aftermarket wheel, etc. I thought they were some type of shelby design, but since they are 4 lug i was starting to wonder. I get alot of questions at shows from people asking about them and wish i had more answers.
Thank You
Kerry
Current: 81 Cobra T Top, 79 Cobra.
Past Toys: 1964 Falcon Vert, 1966 Mustang(owned twice), 70 Conv, 1978 Mustang II(first car), 80 Cobra, 81 Cobra, 82 GT T-Top, 85 GT 3,900 miles, 85 Predator/Twister 5S-0149, 86 Saleen 177, 86 SVO, 86 Mustang GT, 86 Mustang GT Vert, 87 Mustang GT, 89 Mustang Notch, 2003 Mustang GT Roush Clone, 2006 Mustang V6(Stainless Works LT's, MBRP cat back, 3.73's, tb, cai), and my favorite 2002 Mustang GT MPH 302 stroker, KB 2.2, TKO 500 640rwhp/591torque.
Yes they were Shelby wheels. You could buy them aftermarket it just happened to be one of the styles Tom Solomon used on the Predators. I don't know if the other wheels used in 1985 and 1986 were Shelby wheels also, but the 8-spoke ones were.
1984 Predator 4S-130
1984 Predator Cobra 4S-149
Had (in order): 83GL 3.8L notch, 86 3.8L hatch, 83 3.8L vert, 90GT hatch, 86GT hatch, 83GLX 3.8L Vert
Here pics of center cap was come off the 8 spoke wheel.
Thanks Matt and Dan. Those center caps are nice, but i like the 3 bar spinner/knockoff look too.
Current: 81 Cobra T Top, 79 Cobra.
Past Toys: 1964 Falcon Vert, 1966 Mustang(owned twice), 70 Conv, 1978 Mustang II(first car), 80 Cobra, 81 Cobra, 82 GT T-Top, 85 GT 3,900 miles, 85 Predator/Twister 5S-0149, 86 Saleen 177, 86 SVO, 86 Mustang GT, 86 Mustang GT Vert, 87 Mustang GT, 89 Mustang Notch, 2003 Mustang GT Roush Clone, 2006 Mustang V6(Stainless Works LT's, MBRP cat back, 3.73's, tb, cai), and my favorite 2002 Mustang GT MPH 302 stroker, KB 2.2, TKO 500 640rwhp/591torque.
I've got the three bar spinners on mine.
Take it easy,
Riley
1983 Predator GT 302H
Welcome, Tom Solomon replace the shelby caps to knock off spinners. I got them on 8 spoke rims that was not take off the Predator.Originally Posted by Predator5S-0149
So an update on these wheels courtesy of Tom himself at the reunion yesterday...They were Carroll Shelby wheels and he ended up buying all of the stock Shelby had at the time and Shelby never made any more after that so take care of those wheels!
1984 Predator 4S-130
1984 Predator Cobra 4S-149
Had (in order): 83GL 3.8L notch, 86 3.8L hatch, 83 3.8L vert, 90GT hatch, 86GT hatch, 83GLX 3.8L Vert
Good info Matt. Thanks
Current: 81 Cobra T Top, 79 Cobra.
Past Toys: 1964 Falcon Vert, 1966 Mustang(owned twice), 70 Conv, 1978 Mustang II(first car), 80 Cobra, 81 Cobra, 82 GT T-Top, 85 GT 3,900 miles, 85 Predator/Twister 5S-0149, 86 Saleen 177, 86 SVO, 86 Mustang GT, 86 Mustang GT Vert, 87 Mustang GT, 89 Mustang Notch, 2003 Mustang GT Roush Clone, 2006 Mustang V6(Stainless Works LT's, MBRP cat back, 3.73's, tb, cai), and my favorite 2002 Mustang GT MPH 302 stroker, KB 2.2, TKO 500 640rwhp/591torque.
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