1993 Cobra reproduction wheels 17x8.5
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1993 Cobra reproduction wheels 17x8.5
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
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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Thanks, they look great on there.
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Any reason you are wanting reproduction wheels, why not originals?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.
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Re: 1993 Cobra reproduction wheels 17x8.5
I like the price, availability and look of the repro wheel in the back. Will use OEM in the front.WillyB93 wrote:Any reason you are wanting reproduction wheels, why not originals?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.
Re: 1993 Cobra reproduction wheels 17x8.5
I guess it will give it the staggered look then, OEM wheels are available, but getting harder to find.
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04 Comp. Orange Coupe #348
93 Reef Blue SSP LX Coupe (SOLD)
91 Wild Strawberry Coupe (SOLD)
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93 Vibrant Red and Leather #3038 (SOLD)
04 Mystichrome Coupe #529 of #1010 (SOLD)
04 Comp. Orange Coupe #348
93 Reef Blue SSP LX Coupe (SOLD)
91 Wild Strawberry Coupe (SOLD)
93 Teal and Black #1521 (SOLD)
93 Vibrant Red and Leather #3038 (SOLD)
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Re: 1993 Cobra reproduction wheels 17x8.5
Are those reproduction wheels on the front too? Any rubbing issues?
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Re: 1993 Cobra reproduction wheels 17x8.5
noac wrote:Thanks, they look great on there.
You're welcome. They do look better in back than the OEM's.
Yes, on the front also. No rubbing at all. There is a 'GT' rotor on the front to fit properly.tgaines wrote:Are those reproduction wheels on the front too? Any rubbing issues?
Re: 1993 Cobra reproduction wheels 17x8.5
What's wrong with the original rear wheels Tom?
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C'mon, VA! He didn't say there was anything wrong with the originals ... they just don't look as good.VA93SVT wrote:What's wrong with the original rear wheels Tom?

escogt wrote: They do look better in back than the OEM's.
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Re: 1993 Cobra reproduction wheels 17x8.5
Yes Tony nothing wrong with my original rear wheels. Just like the way the 17 x 8.5 looks.Z282SLO wrote:C'mon, VA! He didn't say there was anything wrong with the originals ... they just don't look as good.VA93SVT wrote:What's wrong with the original rear wheels Tom?![]()
escogt wrote: They do look better in back than the OEM's.
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got it Tom, thanks...
noac wrote:Yes Tony nothing wrong with my original rear wheels. Just like the way the 17 x 8.5 looks.Z282SLO wrote:C'mon, VA! He didn't say there was anything wrong with the originals ... they just don't look as good.VA93SVT wrote:What's wrong with the original rear wheels Tom?![]()
escogt wrote: They do look better in back than the OEM's.
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Re: 1993 Cobra reproduction wheels 17x8.5
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.
Fronts with GT rotors no issues
Rears with Nitto555 = rubbing.

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