anyone with these cobra rims???

Fox_84

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http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/e...m=230009600832&ssPageName=STRK:MEWA:IT&ih=013

These are ebay replicas of the 03-04 cobra rims. Anyone have these? What kind of quality and did they fit properly? What size tires do you suggest for front and larger/wide as possible for the rear? I have already massaged the inner fenders as far as they will go, so I have plenty of space on the inner fenders. Thanks.

 

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Other than the backspacing, it is exactly the same as the real Cobra rim. They should fit without any rubbing issues. Although I believe 245/45/17 is as wide as you can go upfront without a problem.

 

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I put these on my 89. They fit great, but I went with the 97 front spindles (8mm wider than 94-95) The only problem I have found is the passenger side touches the lower a-arm when the wheels are at full lock right. No big deal though. Im going to go with tubeular a-arms anyway. But look for a better deal that that one! I got mine for $360 shipped to my door!! And for the tires, front was 245/45/ 17 and rear was 275/50?/17. Also I went with sumitomo tires from tire rack.com the tires were only $360 shipped for all four!
O- and for the rear fenders, I slamed mine with adjustable lower control arms and the tires clear everything fine, except the quad shocks. I just took them off. Hope this helps!

 

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http://i31.photobucket.com/albums/c370/f1coop/DSC00568.jpg
heres a link to a pic that might help.

 

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DeVus1, is there enough difference in the backspacing that they will stick out or in noticeablly different than the stock cobra rims?

 

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I have them in black. 245/45/17 up front and I have occasional minor rubbing with SN95 spindles. I would probably go with a 235 next time. I also hit the lower A arm at full lock when turning left on the drivers side.

In the back I have 315/35/17 Nitto DRs I don't think you'd fit any wider than a 275 though in any other tire. Quad were removed and the inner fenders clearanced. Have no problems with the outer fender. I did roll them, but probably didn't need to. Had more issues with the inners than the outers.

 

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DeVus1

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Fox_84 said:

DeVus1, is there enough difference in the backspacing that they will stick out or in noticeablly different than the stock cobra rims?

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See the post below, they shouldnt noticeably stick out.

 

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Mine fit great. 265/35/18 rear and 255/35/18 front, 26mm offset. Thats about the price that I paid for my polished 18's. So if you want the machined 17's they should be available much cheaper.

 

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BeerElf said:

I have them in black. 245/45/17 up front and I have occasional minor rubbing with SN95 spindles. I would probably go with a 235 next time. I also hit the lower A arm at full lock when turning left on the drivers side.

In the back I have 315/35/17 Nitto DRs I don't think you'd fit any wider than a 275 though in any other tire. Quad were removed and the inner fenders clearanced. Have no problems with the outer fender. I did roll them, but probably didn't need to. Had more issues with the inners than the outers.

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Do you have any pics from the rear?? would love to see:SNSign: them thanks

 

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quick question.
Let me see if I have this correct. A wheel with 6.02 backspacing will set further in the fender than say a 6.11 backspacing. Just using real cobra rims and replicas for example.