cobra wheels

[Liftedbronco]

This auction http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/e...=CRX&its=S%2BI%2BSS&itu=ISS%2BUCI%2BSI&otn=12
is for some cool lookin cobra rims that Id like to rock on the street with DR's. Do you guys think I can fot a 10.5 rear wheel? Especially considering it has the wrong offset. Has anyone tried rolling their fenders?

 

[A John In NJ]

I would get the 18 if I were you...

 

[Liftedbronco]

yea? i like the super deep lip on these. and the extra sidewall i would get. but yea the 18's are actually made to fit the S197.

 

[don_w]

Two things I noticed: (1) the offsets are smaller than the S197 standard of around 45mm, which means these wheels will stick out of the fender well, and (2) to get a 17 x 10.5 on the rear might require some surgery. Even with the 27mm offset, I suspect you might have some interfence with the swaybar/bracket and possibly the shock.

 

[jbailer]

I have American Racing Torque Thrust-M (bullits) that are 17x10.5 rear and 17x8" front with 28mm offset. Those would be just 1mm further out than mine. Forget tucking them. They come out to maybe 1/4" past the 1/4 panel in the rear, fronts are fine.

I hadn't noticed any issues with the wheel. The S197 in 05+06 at least came with the 17" wheel, the 18" wheel was an upgrade. Don, the wheel sticks out further rather than more offset that would make it come in closer to the swaybar bracket and such. I can check more on mine if you tell me what to look for. -Joe

 

[Liftedbronco]

Reaper. First, let me say that you have everything that I want for my car. I mean really...holy sh%#. Anyway, thank you for the info. I dont want them to stick out that far. Im going to go with these and see if M&H is ever coming out with their 325/whatever/18's http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/18-9...ryZ43958QQihZ018QQitemZ280227321999QQtcZphoto

 

[don_w]

... see if M&H is ever coming out with their 325/whatever/18's...

An existing option for drag radials to fit an 18x10 wheel is the Nitto 555R. They come in 305/40-18 (27.7" dia) and a 305/45-18 (28.8" dia).

 

[Liftedbronco]

yes that is true too. hm, id better go order them then!
my belt issue is over, so with some traction and some ice in my intercooler i should see 11's if nothing breaks this time.