2005 Wheel Variation

[MIrion]

I am seeing two different wheel variations on the 2005 TBirds. Both variations appear on 50th Anniversary models so apparently that is not the cause for a difference. Does anyone know which is considered to be standard or special or whatever?

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[Jerry Johnson]

My 2005 Bronze 50th Anniversary Premium came with seven-spoke chrome wheels.

 

[MIrion]

Can't find much yet on the difference between the Deluxe and Premium other than the wheels. The Premium started at about a thousand dollars more.

 

[biddle]

I Does anyone know which is considered to be standard or special or whatever?

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To answer your question, as you would expect, the chrome wheel is more expensive and part of the premium.

 

[doug7740]

I am seeing two different wheel variations on the 2005 TBirds. Both variations appear on 50th Anniversary models so apparently that is not the cause for a difference. Does anyone know which is considered to be standard or special or whatever?

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This is from the brochure that came with my 2004 Thunderbird. Looking at the window sticker, I have the optional 17” 16 spoke machined wheels at no extra charge.

doug7740
1955 Thunderbird Blue

 

[Jack Mac]

I am seeing two different wheel variations on the 2005 TBirds. Both variations appear on 50th Anniversary models so apparently that is not the cause for a difference. Does anyone know which is considered to be standard or special or whatever?

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My own since new 2004 has the 17 spoke cast aluminum. Same as your left example. Part of the premium package. Have to clean more often but have the retro look.