[Tim Cole]

It's good question. The 77-79 Thunderbirds were manufactured as a mid-size luxury vehicle, sitting on a Torino chassis. So, naturally, the factory wheels were appointed to enhance the luxury look. Even more luxurious were the turbine wheels, standard on Towne Landaus, Diamond Jubilees, and Heritage models. So, if you use Magnum 500's, it will be a mix of sporty and luxury combined. I've not seen an example, but I have seen other type wheels utilized to perk up the stance. I use turbines on my own 1979 model.