calling fordgt

Fronts fit w/o any modification at all, I am running 17" by 9" all the way around w/ Goodyear 235/45 -ZR17 in front and 285/45-ZR17's in the rear. I bought the rims off ebay, they are Cobra R replicas (polished finish) costs around $525 for the 4 w/ shipping. To put the rears on you need to buy a kit that Hall sells for about $200 The kit includes spacers ( about 1 + 1/2 thick ) and longer studs. Then you have to disassemble the rear carriers and have the new studs pressed in. I didn't factor this into the cost because I had my suspension off for powdercoating anyway so I think the machine shop charged me about $15. I noticed a recent flier that Hall sent he is selling a package for actual chrome Copbra R wheels with the spacers and lugs and centers for about 1500 + shipping. I first got the idea from a flier he sent out about 4 years ago with a complete kit including mounted & balanced Z rated tires for about 2300. I called to order and he was out of them apparently there was a short supply of real R wheels because I tried to order them from my FORD dealer and he couldn't get them either. My car is pictured at Allen's website located at http://www.smartstoreinc.com/pantera/under his "other great panteras"


[This message has been edited by fordgt (edited 09-10-2002).]

Why the spacers? is this a backspacing problem? or do you just want the wheels to fill the wheel wells?

thanks

[I think any spacers are not good. However if you want those wheels. several after market companies sell them new or refurbished. Last issue PI a guy from OKA has a set from A. F. S. from a cobra R 1997 no spacers. That would be the ticket. I was searching for a resonable wheel also but selected something different.

Hey b4thndr did you get your pantera fixed yet? I hope everything went well with it. If you need anything please call me at home.

I talked to AFS before and I think they offer a 10 1/2" version and the b/s is much closer to what we need than the 9" version.

What is A.F.S. and how can I get in touch with them regarding Cobra R wheels?

AFS WHEELS: afswheels.com (818)-340-6181

PACKAGES WITH THE BRAND NEW 17X10.5!!! - Please note these will fit the 1994 - 2000 Mustang only.

Package #CR105A includes:
2 - Cobra "R" style rims 17"x 8" - (5-lug)
2 - 245/45 ZR-17 Dunlop SP8000 tires
2 - Cobra "R" style rims 17�x10.5" - (5-lug)
2 - 315/35 ZR-17 Dunlop SP8000 tires
4 - New Style center caps
4 - Valve stems with valve caps
FREE MOUNT AND BALANCE
FREE SHIPPING - Continental USA
Chrome -
$2126.00/set Polished -
$1851.00/set White -
$1851.00/set Silver -
$1771.00/set

I e-mailed AFS th other day...

The offset on the 17x10.5 Cobra R style wheels is +27mm. If you have any other questions, please let us know. We are here to help. Please check out our web page at www.AFSwheels.com for pictures, pricing and some other great wheel and tire packages. Our sales office can also be reached Monday - Friday from 9-5 Pacific Time at (818) 340-6181. We are closed 12-1 for lunch. We appreciate your interest in our wheels.
Best regards,
AFS Wheels - JJ

Hi Ron,
Will this wheel/tire combo bolt right up without spacers? Looks like a pretty good deal.I was at pocono last Sunday and it looks like fun,but you must have V or better rated tires.
I remember talking to you about getting you car painted,what is the name of the shop?
Take Care, Guy