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Okay, as you might already know I have Cobra replicas on Sifrino. They are a 17x9" rim with 245/45HR17 tires. Which I think are a very good tire. For how much I paid for them. But now that I am getting Ovr Cst on the road. I think the polished rims would look much better on the chrome LSC.

Now for Sifrino, the LSC SE with is blacked out chrome. I want blacked out rims. I want 18x9" rims up front with 18x10" out in the rear. I was thing of some Saleen wheels. I just need to know if they will fit or not. I already know I will have xhaust problems. But that will have to be fixed. . . I have custom 2.50" and its close on the pass side with just the replicas.

So, here it is. SIZE AND SPECIFICATIONS: The front wheels are 18x9 with a 5.95" backspace (+24mm offset) and the rears are 18x10 with a 6.35" backspace (+22mm offset). The lug pattern is 5x4.5 (114.3mm).

These are the specs of the Cobra replicas. . . Here are the specs:

Bolt Pattern: 5 x 4.5

Size: 17 x 9

Offset: +23 mm

Each wheel weighs 24 LBS.

Will they clear the hub?
 
I think you will have to modify your front hub for those. There are three options: grind the hub, spacer, or SN95 swap. The spacer works great for my Bullitt rims, and is simple. Grinding is also an easy way to go. I went with the spacer to provide for wider tires without rubbing, though. And the SN95 swap is also an option, but much more money and work.
 
You know the 6.35" rear rim back space. That would be the hub farther away from the wheel cap. Am I right? Or am I looking at this wrong?

I was just going to get 18x9" all around becoz its the same measurements as the cobras. So, they say. But I really want the wider wheels out back. I just don't want to use spacers. . .

Help me real quick. This could go down in the next day or two. . .
 
Like you said, I believe they are the same as the Cobra rims. If so, then you are going to have to make one of the three adjustments I mentioned. But those modifications are for the front only. The rear should be fine. And you will have to make those modification for most of the Mustang rims out there. It's really not difficult. And if you absolutely don't want to use spacers, you can grind the hub down so that the rims will sit properly. It really is not a big deal.
 
Well, I got 18x9" for up front and 18x10" out back.

When i bought my Cobra's tire choices seemed alot easier. Although I just got 245/45 when I really wanted something bigger. Like a 265/45. But now with these 18s. The prices are up there. I bought my 245/45 for $260 for all four and I love these tires. Now one 265/40 is about $220.

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This is the tire I am looking at now. It seems to be what im looking for and seems to be the only one my eyes catch. They are BFGoodrich g-Force T/A. I was thinking a 255 on the front and 275 out back. I duuno im just getting into the tire choices. First I have to see where the wheels sit. . . Here in the tire description. . .



BFGoodrich's new family of g-Force T/A tires are designed to increase every car's capabilities, and up until now if you wanted to experience g-Force performance you had to be a professional racing driver! This is because the first two members of this new BFGoodrich tire family are the g-Force T/A radial racing slicks used in the SCCA Trans Am series, and the g-Force T/A R1 DOT legal competition tires raced in the SCCA World Challenge series. Now the g-Force T/A KD is the third member of the family...and it's the one designed to make g-Force T/A performance available to driving enthusiasts on the street.

The g-Force T/A KD tires take BFGoodrich to the Max...Max Performance that is! Our Max Performance tire category is reserved for the technologically advanced tires that combine highly developed materials with state-of-the-art design and advanced manufacturing methods to provide superior performance. Just the kind of description BFGoodrich wanted for their g-Force T/A KD tires!

Designed to deliver BFGoodrich's ultimate level of "dry" road performance (hence the D in g-Force T/A KD), specific tires have been developed for the left and right side of the vehicle. The g-Force T/A KD is the first BFGoodrich tire to feature an asymmetric tread pattern (featuring large, stable blocks which provide more outer shoulder contact area than almost any other street tire in history) which increases cornering traction and steering response, combined with directional water evacuation channels to resist hydroplaning and enhance wet traction. Internally, the twin steel belts are reinforced by BFGoodrich's ETEC System (spirally wound nylon strips) that provide excellent strength, uniform ride quality, and Y-speed rated (186 mph) capability. And for handling control and feedback, g-Control sidewall inserts resist lateral deflection and allow the g-Force T/A KD tires to generate tremendous cornering force. So when you install g-Force T/A KD tires, you'd better prepare for some incredible g-Forces.
 
I love my BFG's. Honestly, I think you will be happiest shoe-horning the biggest wheels in the back you can. I've got 245's all the way around, and woud love to have bigger rear meats. And since you are not going to be rotating tires front-to-back, there is no need to worry about having similar tire sizes. Tire costs do jump from 17 to 18, I know that all too well. You will want to check the tread wear. I personally wouldn't go below 300.

Get us pictures and let us know how they fit! :)
 
For those tires above. Two 265/40 and two 275/40 are $908.00 without shipping from tirerack.com. Damn, anyone know a good place to buy tires. Ohh, that is without the warranty also. Which I will not buy tires without it. $113.28 with warranty. . .

$43.00 for shipping. Sh it, that aint bad. Paid $80 to ship my rims. . .
 
I really wanted to buy tires from a local dealer. So, I could just bring it to them if I ever needed anything. Don't you think it would be less hassle. . .
 
Sifrino3 said:
I really wanted to buy tires from a local dealer. So, I could just bring it to them if I ever needed anything. Don't you think it would be less hassle. . .
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What would you need? It's a tire. If it goes flat, they aren't going to replace it for free or anything like that. I think it's more hassle with locals, as they like to try and take you for a ride whenever they can. And tirerack is one of the cheapest. I suggest keeping an eye on ebay for something that you might want.

And a 265 is probably going to rub up front.
 
Sifrino3 said:
Local dealers have replaced fixed and balanced anything wrong with my grandmothers rides. Free of charge.
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You find me a shop that will replace a flat tire with a new tire free of charge anytime, everytime, and I'm going to start making road trips to them. :rolleyes:
 
Dicount Tire. Tires.com I think is their web site. Everytime the wear on my grandmothers ride is off or the tire isn't able to be repaired. She gets a new one. Right there, right then. . .
 
Sifrino3 said:
Local dealers have replaced fixed and balanced anything wrong with my grandmothers rides. Free of charge.
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There is no such thing as a free lunch, and Discount Tire is no different. I emailed them, and straightened this out. They may have replaced the tire for free, but you are completely wrong about free balancing and this service being completely free. You must purchase a "Free Replacement Certificate" in order to recieve a "free" replacement tire. You must do this for each tire. They will replace in the event of failure due to workmanship or a non-repairable road hazard. So if you get a flat, they will plug the tire, and charge you for it. This is also restricted to the legal tread limit as well as three years. If you get a tire replaced, you then have the option to pay even more money to renew your certificate. And they charge you for any shipping, as well as mounting, balancing, and anything else. The won't just replace a tire for you that you bought from them. And I am sure there are more hoops to jump through that they bring to your attention at time of purchase. The emails I sent back and forth to them is below, for anyone interested.

Email:


From consumeraffairs@tires.comSent Monday, August 9, 2004 11:52 amTo ****Subject Re: Tire ReplacementPlease include the following line in all replies. DT20040809_0000001559

Hello Joshua,

Drew is out right now so I am answering his e-mail. I will let
him know that you responded to his e-mail.

Thank you for the asking about the Free Replacement Certificate.
For a nominal fee collected at the time of the original tire
purchase, Discount Tire Co. will replace any tire registered
free of charge. In the event of a failure due to workmanship/materials
or a non-repairable road hazard for the life of the tire down
to 3/32 of tread, legal tread limit, or three years from the
date of purchase. There will be an additional charge, optional
to the purchaser, to renew this certificate on the replacement
tire. In the event that the tire is not available or is discontinued,
a tire similar in value will be substituted. This does not cover
damage to a tire from misalignment, suspension problems, or improper
inflation, nor will it cover damage caused by collision, vandalism,
or willful abuse.

Thank you for your inquiry,

Andrew Martinez
Discount Tire Company
Americas Tire Company
Customer Care Specialist
800.707.8473 ext.143
480.443.5621 ext. 143
480.443.3162 fax.
AMARTINEZ@discounttireco.com
consumeraffairs@tires.com

If responding to this e-mail, Please reply with history.

Discount Tire Company appreciates your business. Please visit
www.TIRES.com for all of your tire and wheel needs or for live
help go to: http://www.discounttiredirect.com/direct/holidayCheck.do
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-----Original Message-----
From: ****
Sent: 08 Aug 04 06:32
To: consumeraffairs@tires.com

What is a "Free Replacement Certificate," and what are the details about it?

-Joshua

----- Original Message -----
From: consumeraffairs@tires.com
Date: Saturday, August 7, 2004 11:27 am
Subject: Tire Replacement

Please include the following line in all replies. DT20040807_0000000159

Joshua,

Thank you for taking the time to write our customer care department.

If you are referring to our Free Replacement Certificates, the tire will be replaced at no charge, for any non-repairable punctures, or defects for the life of the tread. The only charges you would incur is the shipping back, on the defective tire, mounting, and balancing for the new tire, and the cost to renew you Certificate.

I hope this answers your question, and if I can be of any further assistance, please feel free to contact me.

Drew Ritchlin
Customer Care Specialist
Discount Tire Company
800-707-8473 ext. 144

-----Original Message-----
From: ****
Sent: 07 Aug 04 07:44
To: consumeraffairs@discounttiredirect.com

I am under the impression that if I purchase a tire from you, and it should go flat or need to be replaced for any reason, that you will replace the tire at no charge. Is this correct? What is your policy in regards to this? Thank you,

-Joshua
 
Sifrino3 said:
Due to failure they gave her FREE tire!
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This is much more correct than what you had posted. You said
fixed and balanced anything wrong with my grandmothers rides. Free of charge.
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which is not true. They do not balance or fix anything free of charge. They simply provide a new tire, should the old one be beyond repair. And it's not free of charge, as you must purchase a certificate to get this service. There is a hugh difference there.
 
Sifrino3 said:
No man, just give it up. I have taken her car in enough times to know whats what. . .
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Excuse me?!? Give what up? Correcting your misprints? I don't appreciate your last post, or your attitude. You know what's what, huh? Well then you explain to Discount Tire that their customer service representatives are wrong. I'm just in here sorting fact from fiction, I don't need your pompus B.S. trying to tell me that I'm wrong, just because I did my homework on the matter. Why don't you give it up, as you're the one who's posting mistruths.
 
It wasn't BS or an attitude. I take the car in. They give me a new one. My grandmother buys one tire. So, its even wear. We pay, we leave. . .
 
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