GeorgeInNePa
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I am looking to use 16x8 replica Cobra R wheels on my 2011 GT. Is there anything special needed to make them work?
5x114.3 bolt circle and 5.1" back space.
5x114.3 bolt circle and 5.1" back space.
They won't clear the front will they? I know stock v6 wheel won't.
Oh ok, I was hoping you didnt want to run 16" cobras on your car all the time..talk about ugly! They will work fine for just something to mount dr's on. Won't have to worry with grinding calipers and repositioning the rear sway bar to run 15 inchers.
I need to buy some new ET streets..did you buy the tires seperate or was it a deal?
I bought the tires from a friend and had the wheels shipped to him. He got them mounted.
The price for these tires is just about the same as the 295/55/15 MT Street Radials. The sizes are close 27.7" vs 27.8", etc. You just loose a little sidewall.
That setup is going to do very well for you especially with the Circle D
I wonder if there is a difference in compound between the two? The tread pattern is different b/w the ET Radial and ET Radial 2 to make the ET2 more rain friendly. I think the 16 has plenty of sidewall though, but I can assure you that the 295/15 hooks!
How tall are those?
They stick out a little more than my 15x8 race stars, but not .4 inches more. At least you don't have to deal with the stupid ring, oval shaped lugs, and offset washers.
Really? Hmmmm.
Maybe I should just keep them.
I thought the Racestars were tucked in, under the sheetmetal.
Yeah, if they dont rub, just run those. They are only for the track anyway right?
Those cobra wheels are made for sn95 offset, so you should have guessed they would stick out. I just bought a pair of 17x9 cobra r's. Waiting on dr's now. I'm sure they will stick out on my 05, but I'm gonna use them on my 94 also. They will tuck in on the 94.