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17"cobra R wheel Fitment?

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Posted by: Stpro

I am going to buy 17X9 weld Mustang wheels for my Mark VIII. I am in the process of building a Tubular K-member so I will have more room for the TT. My question for those of you that 17"cobra R's with 255X45X17 tires or larger on a lowered car. Would you want to see the rim moved in or out for more clearence? At this point of conctruction I can move it either direction.
Thanks for your input .
Keith

Only use the brakes to stop and get gas.

Posted by: Grifter

not exactly cobra R's, but my 17" GT wheels, the fronts look good with the 245/45/17 on them. they stick out just right. with 275/40/17 in the rear, they stick out a tad too far for my liking. the stock offset on these wheels is +24, i'd proably mill a little off the rear wheels to bring them in a bit.. not too far though, they fill out the rear nicely.
FWIW my car is lowered

Posted by: Stpro

I already fixed the rear I could get 295X60X15 in back. I have only run stock wheels in front so I thought I would ask if there were any clearance issues. It is easy to fix before I build the control arm.
Keith
Only use the brakes to stop and get gas.

Posted by: Greenmachine

Can get 17" cobra "R" wheels for $450 (chrome wheels) Is this a good deel?

Posted by: MarkVIII93

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Originally Posted by Greenmachine

Can get 17" cobra "R" wheels for $450 (chrome wheels) Is this a good deel?

Yes, I guess it depends on if its the mark viii bolt pattern, if not, then you can sell them to some1 who has the sn95 bp..

Posted by: Frat-man-du

If they dont know what the Mark VIII pattern is then ask if it fits a T-Bird, they share the same as the Mark VIII.

Posted by: Greenmachine

those wheels are comming of 98 or 97 cobra and i own a 93 mark