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Similar Rims to the M179's

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Shaolin Crane

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For those of you that dont knot what m179's are they are a type of cobra r rims that have a 36mm offset and 6.42" backspace and are really the only rim i can run on my car with the suspension setup and pulled fenders, if any of you know of some similarlly setup rims i would appreciate it, rims ive been looking at are some 18" saleen types, 03 cobra's, really anything with 5 spokes i dont mind if they are repo's or not just lookin for another set of tires to run for when i hit some track days
 

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bueller?
 

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If you see 18's you like that have 6.42" of Backspace then they will work fine.
 

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Lakeshore Wheel and Tire has sliver and chrome "M179" style rims:

Check out:
Mustang Saleen Wheels Saleen Cobra Wheels! Saleen wheels,Saleen rims,Saleen Cobra Wheels


Silver Saleen Style, 17 inch
17x9 inch , 5x4.5" 36mm
Silver Wheels ; Fits 2005-2007 Ford Mustang
Brand New Silver Wheels ; Center caps are included. ; In Stock
SAL-796536S ; ~$500/set

Chrome Saleen Style, 17 inch
17x9 inch , 5x4.5" 36mm
Chrome Wheels ;Fits 2005-2007 Ford Mustang
Brand New Chrome Wheels ; Center caps are included.; In Stock
SAL-796536C ; ~$700/set

So, it would seem that there will be a source of the 17x9 36mm offset rims "Cobra R style" rims for the future! Also, they have a number of options for widths and offsets.


Also, I know that they come up every now and then in the ad forums. But, M179 rims that are new or in very good shape are going to cost a lot more than what Lakeshore Wheel and Tire has the repos for.
 

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i got mine with hoosier r6's mounted for 450, but i know i stole those, ive been looking for another set but you're right they are rising quickly in price so i figured i would find another set of rims and change it up a bit, and 500 doesnt seem like a bad deal for those silver saleens
 
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I think they have been starting to make wheels in 17x9 with 36mm of offset for the newer mustangs, 05+, I'm not sure how they match up hub size wise, but they would also seem to fill that need.
 

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Wrong thread - Doh!
 
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