05-09 Exterior Modifications Making Your '05 Stand Out from the Crowd

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Old Apr 26, 2006 | 09:06 AM
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Well, I have it down to 2 different wheels both available from Discount Tire. Price is almost the same as well, around 1300 for tires, rims, lugnuts everything. tell me what you think, for a 2005 Redfire GT.

choice 1 1995 cobra R replicas on 255/50/17 tires

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choice 2 Hot Wheels "68" style, 17x9 polished with 255/50 tires

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Right now I am almost convinced on the cobra R's although both look great.

Also, getting 17's due to terrible local roads and need a smoother ride so I dont want to go with much shorter sidewall tire.

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Sam
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Old Apr 26, 2006 | 09:23 AM
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I really like those cobra replicas. If I hadn't gotten my Razors, I probably would have gone with the cobras. I'm partial to 5 spoke wheels.
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Old Apr 26, 2006 | 02:35 PM
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I'd choose the Cobra Replicas if they came in the right offset. (haven't seen any that do)
Otherwise the Hotwheels.
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Old Apr 26, 2006 | 03:22 PM
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they come in 40mm offset from discount tire direct. actually in case anyone is interested, almost all the old style cobra rims come in our offset. found that at when visiting the store.

Sam
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Old Apr 26, 2006 | 06:33 PM
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Got a bigger pic of the Hotwheels set? If they are the ones I'm thinking of, they're hot!
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Old Apr 26, 2006 | 06:47 PM
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"choice 1 1995 cobra R replicas on 255/50/17 tires"

Those are the rims That were stock on my 98 Cobra. Mine were painted silver, but they were my fav rims on any of my mustangs. More compliments on those rims than any others I have ever had.
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Old Apr 26, 2006 | 10:54 PM
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cobra's
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Old Apr 27, 2006 | 05:26 AM
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thanks guys!
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Old Apr 27, 2006 | 05:32 AM
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I think the cobras look great . I have the polished 18"saleen replicas on my ride and love the look. Only problem is that they have an offset of 24 which sets them out to about even with the fender lip.
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Old Apr 27, 2006 | 08:39 AM
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karrnut,


lets see some pics of that setup!

Sam
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Old Apr 27, 2006 | 08:49 AM
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Cobra Replicas for me...
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Old Apr 27, 2006 | 02:16 PM
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40mm? Go with the Cobra's.
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