Custom made 5-lug 1993 cobra rims

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Alexandros

Discussion Starter · Sep 1, 2007 (Edited)

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We here at corral are a very community based mustang website. We have connections here that blow my mind. At any rate. It has come to my attention that we have the means to run a limited, maybe new line, of 1993 cobra rims that are 5-LUG!!!!!!

The requirements are the following:
1. We have to secure an order of 20 sets of rims, to make this first run. (I am not naming names as to who where etc., but it can and will be done. I have taken it upon myself, to poll the sales and to try to complete this group order.)
2. Please reply to this ad and in your post, number your self accordingly so that our member can see how many sets we have to go to get the ball rolling.
3. On a poll of 20 or more sets we will majority rule the dimensions to the winners.

Our limited run will resemble 93fiveoh's prototype rims.
THANKS FOR THE PICS 93FIVEOH!!

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JimJr

· #161 · Oct 4, 2007

jw33 said:
I'm still in for what ever tucks the wheel furthest inside the wheel-well.

+26 mm would tuck inside more.

JimJr

· #162 · Oct 4, 2007 (Edited)

Just thinking of listing some pros/cons for each offset we're considering. Any others I’m missing?

+29.5 mm offset pros
Provide more fender clearance for those who use 96+ spindles and/or most aftermarket K-members.
Provide more fender clearance to run a wider (275/40) tire up front.
Help with fender clearance issues especially if you lowered your car over 1.5”.
Provide more REAR fender clearance for those with SN-95 axles and wide tires.

+26 mm offset pros
Help those who plan on widening these wheels.
Help fill the wheel wells for those with near stock Fox length axles (sit closer to the outside).

I don’t think these offsets are a big issue for the rear of our cars, weather you have stock length or SN-95 axles. I think the issue comes down to front fender clearance and widening the rear wheel. Yes, I’d prefer the +29.5, but we can flip a coin for all I care =). I’ll let those with front clearance/widening issues decide what we do and I don’t think the 3.5 mm between the two will really be a show-stopper for either camp. MHO-FWIW

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93Cobra#2771

· #163 · Oct 4, 2007

I would prefer to see the the backspacing favored toward the inside - a spacer could always be used for those that want it further outboard, or those who are going to widen their wheels.

And, as a reference, 3.5 mm is less than a 1/4", don't think it will make much of a difference either way...

Of course, I don't have a horse in the race right now, but you never know if things will change.

MJS

· #164 · Oct 4, 2007

JimJr said:
+26 mm would tuck inside more.

If that's true, I've got it backward - I thought 29.5 was the deeper backspace.

-Mike S.

KC/Cobra

· #165 · Oct 4, 2007

MJS said:
Paypal is very flexible and convenient, it can be set up to pull money either from a checking account (with a CC backup) or directly from a CC. I use it to buy things online and have it set up to pull from my Mastercard, so it shows up on the CC statement like any other purchase. It's been awhile since I looked at what they have to offer, there may well be other options now. I recommend you go there and set yourself up, it costs nothing for you to send a payment, it only costs the seller to recieve it, like when they accept a CC payment; so they consider it a cost of doing business.

-MJS

Thanks for the info, I really appreciate it. And I'm sorry for bringing down the I.Q. level on this thread with my ignorance.

So that means I'm good to go on the wheels.
I'm not 100% sure on backspacing, I have a 93 Cobra with stock brakes and axles etc. I plan on using some kind of 5 lug conversion kit that I assume would have SN95 front spindles and rotors etc. And stock Fox length 5 lug axles. So someone plz chime in on the proper backspacing that I should need. I'm planning on using 275/40/17 nittos on the back and either 245/45/17 or the 255's on the fronts.
Thanks in advance guys
Kurt

JKCOBRA98

· #166 · Oct 4, 2007

JimJr said:
Just thinking of listing some pros/cons for each offset we're considering. Any others I’m missing?

+26 mm offset pros
Provide more fender clearance for those who use 96+ spindles and/or most aftermarket K-members.
Provide more fender clearance to run a wider (275/40) tire up front.
Help with fender clearance issues especially if you lowered your car over 1.5”.
Will this not help provide more REAR fender clearance for those with SN-95 axles and wide tires?

+29.5 mm offset pros
Help those who plan on widening these wheels.
Help fill the wheel wells for those with near stock Fox length axles (sit closer to the outside).

I don’t think these offsets are a big issue for the rear of our cars, weather you have stock length or SN-95 axles. I think the issue comes down to front fender clearance and widening the rear wheel. Yes, I’d prefer the +26, but we can flip a coin for all I care =). I’ll let those with front clearance/widening issues decide what we do and I don’t think the 3.5 mm between the two will really be a show-stopper for either camp. MHO-FWIW

If this information is true then I would want the 29.5mm

Matt

JimJr

· #167 · Oct 4, 2007 (Edited)

93Cobra#2771 said:
3.5 mm is less than a 1/4",

Yes 3.5mm (.14") is less than a 1/4", but it is actually closer to an 5/32". :hammer: Sorry, I'll shut up now.

Cannon Fodder

· #168 · Oct 4, 2007

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JimJr said:
Just thinking of listing some pros/cons for each offset we're considering. Any others I’m missing?

+26 mm offset pros
Provide more fender clearance for those who use 96+ spindles and/or most aftermarket K-members.
Provide more fender clearance to run a wider (275/40) tire up front.
Help with fender clearance issues especially if you lowered your car over 1.5”.
Will this not help provide more REAR fender clearance for those with SN-95 axles and wide tires?

+29.5 mm offset pros
Help those who plan on widening these wheels.
Help fill the wheel wells for those with near stock Fox length axles (sit closer to the outside).

You have it backwards.

http://www.tirerack.com/wheels/tech/techpage.jsp?techid=101

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MJS

· #169 · Oct 4, 2007

Thanks, I had it right - 29.5 is the deeper backspace. I'm with several other guys here though, neither would be a deal breaker because 3.5 mm is so small - look at a ruler.

-Mike S.

JimJr

· #170 · Oct 4, 2007 (Edited)

My bad, I guess I should work more than worry about these wheels.

My brain is fried! :snore:

JimJr

· #171 · Oct 4, 2007

Here is a niffty offset calculator.

http://www.1010tires.com/WheelOffsetCalculator.asp

jw33

· #172 · Oct 4, 2007 (Edited)

Cannon Fodder said:
You have it backwards.

http://www.tirerack.com/wheels/tech/techpage.jsp?techid=101

that's what I was thinking from the beginning??? How could more BS possibly make the wheel stick outside the fender?? Bottom line: the greater the BS number the further it tucks the wheel under the car. So if you have aftermarket K-member, longer front control arms, and 94+ up spindles you would want the 29.5mm BS to keep the wheels from bulging out of the front fenders.

MJS

· #173 · Oct 4, 2007

jw33 said:
that's what I was thinking from the beginning??? How could more BS possibly make the wheel stick outside the fender?? Bottom line: the greater the BS number the further it tucks the wheel under the car. So if you have aftermarket K-member, longer front control arms, and 94+ up spindles you would want the 29.5mm BS to keep the wheels from bulging out of the front fenders.

All true, and it also gives you more tire to fender clearance on any other combination front and rear.

Alexandros - you have me down twice.

-Mike S.

KC/Cobra

· #174 · Oct 5, 2007 (Edited)

jw33 said:
that's what I was thinking from the beginning??? How could more BS possibly make the wheel stick outside the fender?? Bottom line: the greater the BS number the further it tucks the wheel under the car. So if you have aftermarket K-member, longer front control arms, and 94+ up spindles you would want the 29.5mm BS to keep the wheels from bulging out of the front fenders.

Since most 5 lug kits use SN95 spindles/rotors and 5 lug stock fox length axles then it seems that I will need/prefer the 29.5 bs
reminder that I have a stock 4 lug brakes 93 Cobra and I will be buying a 5 lug conversion kit to run these wheels. If this sounds right to the guys that know this stuff better than I, plz let me know or correct me. Also, is there a guesstimate on when these wheels will ship once we get everything rolling once we pay the 25% deposit?

Thanks
Kurt

Alexandros

Discussion Starter · #175 · Oct 5, 2007 (Edited)

Preferred Offset List
#1 Alexandros 29.5mm
#2 yellow&blcak95gt
#3 CobraSteve 29.5mm
#4 Fastfox400 26mm
#5 fromme 26mm
#6 scsvt 26mm
#7 STREETFIGHTER50
#8 JimJr 29.5mm
#9 jkcobra98 26mm
#10 blk50cobra
#11 robh
#12 mlanoux 29.5mm
#13 runin1320 26mm
#14 umachnme
#15 88gtconvert
#16 MJS 29.5mm
#17 93kingcobra
#18 aaronlstiles
#19 awilson 29.5mm
#20 oldtimer
#21 yellowcar2
#23 jw33 26mm
#24 93svtcobra
#25 ArtZarateJr.
#26 knuckles4696
#27 KC/Cobra
#28 Glasnost 26mm

This is updated. Everyone else needs to chime in on offset. Remember 17 x8.5, 26mm or 29.5mm offset.

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jw33

· #176 · Oct 5, 2007

Alexandros said:
Preferred Offset List
#1 Alexandros 29.5mm
#2 yellow&blcak95gt
#3 CobraSteve 29.5mm
#4 Fastfox400 26mm
#5 fromme 26mm
#6 scsvt 26mm
#7 STREETFIGHTER50
#8 JimJr 26mm
#9 jkcobra98 26mm
#10 blk50cobra
#11 robh
#12 mlanoux 29.5mm
#13 runin1320 26mm
#14 umachnme
#15 88gtconvert
#16 MJS 29.5mm
#17 93kingcobra
#18 aaronlstiles
#19 awilson 29.5mm
#20 oldtimer
#21 yellowcar2
#23 jw33 29.5mm
#24 93svtcobra
#25 ArtZarateJr.
#26 knuckles4696
#27 KC/Cobra
#28 Glasnost 26mm

This is updated. Everyone else needs to chime in on offset. Remember 17 x8.5, 26mm or 29.5mm offset.

fixed...

Cobra Steve

· #177 · Oct 5, 2007

jw33 said:
Originally Posted by Alexandros
Preferred Offset List
#1 Alexandros 29.5mm
#2 yellow&blcak95gt
#3 CobraSteve 26mm
#4 Fastfox400 26mm
#5 fromme 26mm
#6 scsvt 26mm
#7 STREETFIGHTER50
#8 JimJr 26mm
#9 jkcobra98 26mm
#10 blk50cobra
#11 robh
#12 mlanoux 29.5mm
#13 runin1320 26mm
#14 umachnme
#15 88gtconvert
#16 MJS 29.5mm
#17 93kingcobra
#18 aaronlstiles
#19 awilson 29.5mm
#20 oldtimer
#21 yellowcar2
#23 jw33 29.5mm
#24 93svtcobra
#25 ArtZarateJr.
#26 knuckles4696
#27 KC/Cobra
#28 Glasnost 26mm

This is updated. Everyone else needs to chime in on offset. Remember 17 x8.5, 26mm or 29.5mm offset.

changed my offset seeing the new diagrams...sorry about that.

Alexandros

Discussion Starter · #178 · Oct 5, 2007

Preferred Offset List
#1 Alexandros 29.5mm
#2 yellow&blcak95gt
#3 CobraSteve 26mm
#4 Fastfox400 26mm
#5 fromme 26mm
#6 scsvt 26mm
#7 STREETFIGHTER50
#8 JimJr 29.5mm
#9 jkcobra98 26mm
#10 blk50cobra
#11 robh
#12 mlanoux 29.5mm
#13 runin1320 26mm
#14 umachnme
#15 88gtconvert
#16 MJS 29.5mm
#17 93kingcobra
#18 aaronlstiles
#19 awilson 29.5mm
#20 oldtimer
#21 yellowcar2
#23 jw33 29.5mm
#24 93svtcobra
#25 ArtZarateJr.
#26 knuckles4696
#27 KC/Cobra
#28 Glasnost 26mm

This is updated. Everyone else needs to chime in on offset. Remember 17 x8.5, 26mm or 29.5mm offset.

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93KingCobra

· #179 · Oct 6, 2007

Maybe I'm just slow or there are just to many #'s on this thread....

But what ever will fit the M-2300K kit........I think it would be 29.5 if that is so then put me down for that.....

Navi243

· #180 · Oct 6, 2007

put me down for the 26mm!!!

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