Replica Wheels Test Fit (93 Cobra)

[whistlin93SVT]

Alright guys, here they are. John and I didnt even attempt to mount the front ones because we were are almost positive there is no way they would fit without doing the GT rotor swap.

It is basically going to be up to the person for the rears. For lowered cobras, I would say no way. For cobras with stock ride height I dont know if I would want to take the risk. If I hit a huge bump there would be a problem.

Judge for yourself. Please post comments on what you think.

Oh, yea. John got a silver one(they looked really good) from Jeff (Wheel Replicas) to see if there is a difference between their wheel and the factory wheels. The problem was that my wheels are 13 yrs. old, so there is no way that we could tell if the color would match.

Blake

Rear View (Left-replica 275, Right-factory 245)

Rear Left Replica

Quad Shock Clearence

Inner Lip Clearence

Not sure if the street was level

Factory w/ 245

Repo w/ 275

Side View

 

[9T3SVT]

Looks like they aren't going to work on most of our cars. I'm lowered and there is NO way those would fit under that fender lip. Oh well, I just got a new set of OEM wheels on Ebay for $1100 a couple months ago. I guess I'll have to take really good care of them.

 

[Fast93]

Nice post

 

[EV1L_SVT]

Great work, They look like they fit the same as my 03 Cobra replicas. I rolled my lips with 275 drag radials and they fit with minor rubbing on large bumps. It won't hurt the tires or the car. Are those chrome or polished? I like and will buy. Thanks!

 

[John and Renae]

That was the polished wheel that we test fitted...

 

[93Cobra#2771]

Chrome, polished, silver, and solid black are all here and ready to sell.

Thanks, again, Blake and John, for doing the measurements for us.

 

[LEE93COBRA]

Looks good to me!

 

[93Cobra#2771]

Are you going to roll the lips, Lee?

 

[LEE93COBRA]

Are you going to roll the lips, Lee?

if necessary. For some reason I don't think it will be

 

[93deznutsblown]

do they have any pics of the black ones yet???? It would be painful to roll the lip so I'm having my doubts....

 

[PJM99]

wow, not sure I would want to take the chance. I'm stock height right now but I'm thinking about going lower. No way I'm going to roll the quarters. I'll just have my stock wheels powdercoated.

 

[93Cobra#2771]

Pics of the black ones are posted...

 

[biminiLX]

I'd personally like to see a shot from the front facing rearward to get a better idea of the look and possible clearence issues.
I find it funny that they're making '93 replicas without the correct offset for you guys. I know the majority of owners will be regular 5.0 guys, but why not an option of the Cobra offset?
And rolling the lip is a good idea for any Fox in my opinion. I wouldn't/didn't do mine myself and suggest taking it to a trustworthy bodyshop (my dad's friend did it for $40 bucks). All lowered and/or raced FOX owners should understand. -J

 

[8urvett]

For us lowered guys, why not just run an adjustable lower control in the rear? Yeah, the car may have a little rake to it, but it should clear the tire........any thoughts?

 

[93Cobra#2771]

Full suspension compression is the issue. With a 275/40/17 tire on there, I'm pretty sure there will be a chance to rub at the top of the fender.

DAMMIT, I want them in the Cobra offset!

 

[biminiLX]

For us lowered guys, why not just run an adjustable lower control in the rear? Yeah, the car may have a little rake to it, but it should clear the tire........any thoughts?

I see your point, but rolling the fender is a better option. -J

 

[93deznutsblown]

With the wider rim just using them for track time should be fine right??? I am ordering some M/T drag radials next week for them. Can we go any bigger than 275/40/17's on the rear with the wider rim?????

 

[whistlin93SVT]

With the wider rim just using them for track time should be fine right??? I am ordering some M/T drag radials next week for them. Can we go any bigger than 275/40/17's on the rear with the wider rim?????

I dont see any reason that we you couldn't, if you are not worried about the inner lip rubbing. There was more than enough clearence on the quad shock. Check out the pics.

Blake

 

[93Cobra#2771]

With the soft spring rates of the stock rear shocks, most Cobra's I've seen practically bottom the rear suspension out on an agressive launch. So much so that the snubber hits, and the car then bounces off the rear, unloading the suspension and spinning.

I'm reasonable sure the rim would NEVER hit, it's always going to be the tire. The fatter the tire, the more chance it will hit, obviously.

With that being said, I'm going to order me a couple for the rear..

 

[biminiLX]

With that being said, I'm going to order me a couple for the rear..

Nice.
And we'll be expecting pics...
-J :coolman: