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1993 Cobra reproduction wheels 17x8.5

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I have been thinking about buying a pair of the reproduction 1993 cobra wheels size 17x8.5 for the rear of my cobra. I have read on here that they will fit on the rear. I want to use the stock 245/45/17 tire or would another size look better? I am trying to do this without any rubbing. Should I have any problems doing this? Thanks for any help for those that have done this.
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Re: 1993 Cobra reproduction wheels 17x8.5

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They fit just fine, Tom. I have a set on mine now with a ZR45 Gatorback.
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Thanks for the reply any pics??
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noac wrote:Thanks for the reply any pics??
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Thanks, they look great on there.
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noac wrote:I have been thinking about buying a pair of the reproduction 1993 cobra wheels size 17x8.5 for the rear of my cobra. I have read on here that they will fit on the rear. I want to use the stock 245/45/17 tire or would another size look better? I am trying to do this without any rubbing. Should I have any problems doing this? Thanks for any help for those that have done this.
Any reason you are wanting reproduction wheels, why not originals?
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Re: 1993 Cobra reproduction wheels 17x8.5

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WillyB93 wrote:
noac wrote:I have been thinking about buying a pair of the reproduction 1993 cobra wheels size 17x8.5 for the rear of my cobra. I have read on here that they will fit on the rear. I want to use the stock 245/45/17 tire or would another size look better? I am trying to do this without any rubbing. Should I have any problems doing this? Thanks for any help for those that have done this.
Any reason you are wanting reproduction wheels, why not originals?
I like the price, availability and look of the repro wheel in the back. Will use OEM in the front.
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I guess it will give it the staggered look then, OEM wheels are available, but getting harder to find.
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Are those reproduction wheels on the front too? Any rubbing issues?
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noac wrote:Thanks, they look great on there.

You're welcome. They do look better in back than the OEM's.
tgaines wrote:Are those reproduction wheels on the front too? Any rubbing issues?
Yes, on the front also. No rubbing at all. There is a 'GT' rotor on the front to fit properly.
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What's wrong with the original rear wheels Tom?
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Re: 1993 Cobra reproduction wheels 17x8.5

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VA93SVT wrote:What's wrong with the original rear wheels Tom?
C'mon, VA! He didn't say there was anything wrong with the originals ... they just don't look as good. ;)

escogt wrote: They do look better in back than the OEM's.
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Re: 1993 Cobra reproduction wheels 17x8.5

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Z282SLO wrote:
VA93SVT wrote:What's wrong with the original rear wheels Tom?
C'mon, VA! He didn't say there was anything wrong with the originals ... they just don't look as good. ;)

escogt wrote: They do look better in back than the OEM's.
Yes Tony nothing wrong with my original rear wheels. Just like the way the 17 x 8.5 looks.
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got it Tom, thanks...
noac wrote:
Z282SLO wrote:
VA93SVT wrote:What's wrong with the original rear wheels Tom?
C'mon, VA! He didn't say there was anything wrong with the originals ... they just don't look as good. ;)

escogt wrote: They do look better in back than the OEM's.
Yes Tony nothing wrong with my original rear wheels. Just like the way the 17 x 8.5 looks.
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Re: 1993 Cobra reproduction wheels 17x8.5

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I have rubbing issues with mine with the Nitto555s on them. Especially with a passenger or two in my car. I bought the chrome's and love the look, think I might get a stock set chromed and sell them...

Fronts with GT rotors no issues

Rears with Nitto555 = rubbing. :flush:
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