Cobra R rims and drum brakes...67 fastback

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Sweeet Ride

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I am considering putting a set of 17" Cobra R type rims on my car because of problems with the old Crager rims I am having but I have drum brakes on the rear and the drums are going to show thru and I hate that look.
Does anyone have any ideas for hiding the drums or making them look a little less noticable.
I am not ready to spend the money for the rear brake conversion to discs so would appreciate any ideas.

 

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black_demon

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i think you can throw a couple of these brake dust shields on:

http://www.car-stuff.com/wheeldustshields.htm

 

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Thats sounds like a pretty good idea....have you seen them on a car with drum brakes?? Does it cover that ugly drum look or at least a part of it?

 

12sec67

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i think the cobra r's are 17 x 8.5" wide and will be tough to fit. i got to fit on a friends car about 4 years ago but we had to remove a little of the upper ball joint cover.

 

DukeGnarley

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just clean them up and put on a fresh layer of black paint.

 

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black_demon

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Sweeet Ride said:

Thats sounds like a pretty good idea....have you seen them on a car with drum brakes?? Does it cover that ugly drum look or at least a part of it?

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i havent seen them in person but here's a reference pic to see how they look on a wheel

http://www.gunsmoke.com/cars/540i/brake_dust_shields/images/installed.jpg

 

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i think these look best... http://www.ridetech.com/productinfo/wheelplates.asp