OEM 98 rim replicas?

So I've got authentic 98 rims all around on my 97 vert. I love them but they're skinny and came with some curb rash on the lips. I can't imagine having any other style rim on the car but I really want some that aren't damaged and I want to go wider plus stagger the rear.
I've been looking and looking and looking and can't find a true replica out there. They all either have too much curve, are missing the second corner or or just plain stupid looking. Anyone know where to find true dupes? Or should I just try and have mine fixed, widened and ruin OEM rims?

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Need dead nuts 98 replicas. Where find???

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Probably better off having them widened etc.

Cobra R is as close to reproduction that you will most likely find.

Pretty sure the 98 rims were advertised a "Cobra R Style" rims. Just grab some 95 Reps and call it a day.

nomoretickets said:

Pretty sure the 98 rims were advertised a "Cobra R Style" rims. Just grab some 95 Reps and call it a day.

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Totally different wheels. I'm sure if he wanted R's he could have bought them by now

98 svt said:

Totally different wheels. I'm sure if he wanted R's he could have bought them by now

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Exactly. The 95 R's are a completely different wheel. They look cheap, like smashed ass. Not to mention I'm not trying to go "meh" and "..call it a day." I'm trying to do the job right.

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Any rim shop can widen them. Any good one anyway. I'd just go that route. Or some 00R rims/replicas or some Steeda Ultralites if you can find them.

What about the offset on them? Won't it cause a problem if I make them 10.5 and can it be adjusted without buying the dreaded spacers?

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Mr.Sensitivity said:

What about the offset on them? Won't it cause a problem if I make them 10.5 and can it be adjusted without buying the dreaded spacers?

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The wheel would be widened in the appropriate area to keep the correct offset.

98s have always been one of my favorites. Closest to aftermarket I have ever seen is the Deep dish 98s/R from Jegs.

OE Wheels 8181902: Mustang Cobra R 98 Deep Dish Wheel Size: 17" x 9" | JEGS

GodStang said:

98s have always been one of my favorites. Closest to aftermarket I have ever seen is the Deep dish 98s/R from Jegs.

OE Wheels 8181902: Mustang Cobra R 98 Deep Dish Wheel Size: 17" x 9" | JEGS

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That looks like a 95R wheel to me. I don't see anything that looks anything like the 98 wheel, other than the "98" in the title. Looks like a clickbait name for the wheel

98 svt said:

That looks like a 95R wheel to me. I don't see anything that looks anything like the 98 wheel, other than the "98" in the title. Looks like a clickbait name for the wheel

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I agree that is why I said closest I have ever seen. I am sad the 98s never took off in the aftermarket world. I want to pick a 96-98 Cobra for a Coyote swap and the 98 rims are the ones I want.

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98 svt said:

The wheel would be widened in the appropriate area to keep the correct offset.

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Correct me if I’m wrong, but widening a wheel has no affect on the wheel’s offset, which is based on the hub, which is connected to the outside of the wheel. The added width is added to the inside, which moves the inside lip closer to the car. The only way to move the wheel out is with spacers.

Goose17 said:

Correct me if I’m wrong, but widening a wheel has no affect on the wheel’s offset, which is based on the hub, which is connected to the outside of the wheel. The added width is added to the inside, which moves the inside lip closer to the car. The only way to move the wheel out is with spacers.

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I guess I was referring to the backspacing.

GodStang said:

98s have always been one of my favorites. Closest to aftermarket I have ever seen is the Deep dish 98s/R from Jegs.

OE Wheels 8181902: Mustang Cobra R 98 Deep Dish Wheel Size: 17" x 9" | JEGS

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Yeah, the ones you linked are the closest possible and better than the janky 95 r style. I would get some but I like the silver and for some stupid reason the silvers have a machine polished lip..

GodStang said:

I agree that is why I said closest I have ever seen. I am sad the 98s never took off in the aftermarket world. I want to pick a 96-98 Cobra for a Coyote swap and the 98 rims are the ones I want.

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You and me both..

Goose17 said:

Correct me if I’m wrong, but widening a wheel has no affect on the wheel’s offset, which is based on the hub, which is connected to the outside of the wheel. The added width is added to the inside, which moves the inside lip closer to the car. The only way to move the wheel out is with spacers.

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I think you're right. And I want them to move outwards, without spacers if at all possible.

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98 svt said:

I guess I was referring to the backspacing.

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You've been super active and helpful. You get a pass. Lol

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I use spacers. I have extended studs. Lets me run 18x9 on all 4 corners and not have them tucked in in the back. No issues at all.

scottydsntknow said:

I use spacers. I have extended studs. Lets me run 18x9 on all 4 corners and not have them tucked in in the back. No issues at all.

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So you're saying your extended studs pass all the way through your spacers to the wheel instead of having to bolt your spacers to the hubs and the wheels to the spacers?

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We used one-inch spacers on my son’s old 2002 Mustang GT. They worked like a champ! The spacers bolted to the car with the original lugs and then had their own lugs to bolt the wheels to. You can do that with thicker spacers. The thinner ones require the studs to pass through since there isn’t enough thickness to cover the studs and lugs.

This was the closest I could find but don't know of availability. Perfection Wheel® - 17x8 5-Spoke Alloy Factory Wheel (Refinished)

And widening a wheel will definitely change the offset but if the additional width was added to the front side of the wheel it would not change backspacing.