Poll: Wheel Type for My Cobra

[BLK03SVT]

I've been putting this off for quite some time and have finally decided to ditch my current wheel/tire setup and go with something new. I've narrowed it down to the following:

A: CT-R
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v229/azmpf/CTR.jpg

B: FR500
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v229/azmpf/FR500.jpg

C: Saleen Style
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v229/azmpf/SaleenReplica.jpg

All are pretty affordable. The saleen, although it is the only wheel without a "dish" look, has always been a favorite of mine. What do you guys think?

[About2Bite]

What size are you going for?

[AZSonicSnake]

you know my pick. saleen FTW!

[AZSaleen04]

My pick is Saleen as well! But I'm biassed!!!

[BLK03SVT]

What size are you going for?

18x9's in the front and 18x10's in the rear

[sicksnake]

Ive had them all, and by far the best is the fr500s they are just plain mean looking on these cars, i had the ctrs and they looked funny,balck bullits too gt, 20' foose too heavy, saleens played out heres a few pics to help

[562cobra]

i voted for other, but from the given wheels, i'll go fr500's, black with chrome lip :laughing1:

[princessturtle]

Bogarts FTMFW!!!!!

[BLK03SVT]

Sicksnake thanks for the pictures...couldn't ask for a better way to compare the different wheels and how they look! I'm leaning towards the good ol FR500's at this point.

And to the Nunn's....yes, I do like the Bogarts, but just not on a street car!

[BLK03SVT]

Ok, just bought a set of BFG DR's for 400 bucks brand new...couldn't turn that price down. Now where to order the FR500's from....

[About2Bite]

These are my favs, don't know the price (And probably don't want to) They are the true forged

http://i95.photobucket.com/albums/l137/blk97cav/Wheel16lg.jpg

Or for an anniversary Cobra:

http://i95.photobucket.com/albums/l137/blk97cav/Wheel15lg.jpg

[BLK03SVT]

Those are nice wheels for sure Josh, but I'm staying away from the rivets this time. I've found that they are just too blingy for a Cobra. This is what I have now, and I think they're a bit much with the rivets....

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v229/azmpf/DSC04355.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v229/azmpf/DSC04356.jpg

[krazyazian]

Those True Forged wheels = HOTNESS

But I think the Saleens will always suite these cars well! They look right at home on the Cobras. Not too flashy or too dull.

[OH3MGSVT]

I love the way the chrome saleens stand out on my car. But I also think black chrome saleens would look better! Ever throw around the idea of Black chrome fr500's or saleens?

[93mustank]

saleens ftw

[wickedcobra]

Ok, just bought a set of BFG DR's for 400 bucks brand new...couldn't turn that price down. Now where to order the FR500's from....


Where did you get them and are there more?

[About2Bite]

Those are nice wheels for sure Josh, but I'm staying away from the rivets this time. I've found that they are just too blingy for a Cobra. This is what I have now, and I think they're a bit much with the rivets....

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v229/azmpf/DSC04355.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v229/azmpf/DSC04356.jpg

Yeah they can be a bit much, I like the clean look of the AFS 18" 03/04 Cobra replicas but I don't know if they are still out of stock everywhere or not. I think your wheels would look a lot better if the spokes didn't meet and form a star. I agree with what you said that the pics looks great but for some reason they look different in person. I guess that's good for you if you decide to sell them :pinkthumb:

I still think they look good :icon_cool:

Here is a pic of a cobra with the 18" replica 03/04 style cobra wheel, I think it looks sick, but there isn't a huge selection of DR's for a 18 unfortunately:

http://i95.photobucket.com/albums/l137/blk97cav/cobrablk.jpg

[CPViolation]

I like the Saleen's and FR500's.
Buying aftermarket wheels can be a MFer if you plan to keep them for a while.
If you smack one and they're out of production with no more sitting in a warehouse you'll be SOL.
That happened with m Taurus. I had 8x18's, curbed one. Phoned the tirerack where I purchased them. They said sorry..
Wait a minute, I had just purchased them a couple of months before.
Since it was the only wheel available in 8" width, they gave me 3 7.5" and charged me for the damaged one.
Guess it could be worse.
http://img137.imageshack.us/img137/8806/dsc0790gb4.jpg
Jeff

[Jonathan@DRI]

FR500's in chrome

[BLK03SVT]

Where did you get them and are there more?

Private sale from some guy in Michigan. They just arrived today!

[sicksnake]

Those are nice wheels for sure Josh, but I'm staying away from the rivets this time. I've found that they are just too blingy for a Cobra. This is what I have now, and I think they're a bit much with the rivets....

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v229/azmpf/DSC04355.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v229/azmpf/DSC04356.jpg
i had them moxy neepers right? the star and rivets just dont mix at all thats why i got rid of them, but look good on your car nonetheless

[BLK03SVT]

Yup, that's them. They were pretty affordable and looked different online. They'll make someone a nice set of wheels that likes that look- it's just not for me.

I've got one deal possibly cookin. If something doesn't happen by tomorrow I'm ordering the FR500's from American Muscle.

[BLK03SVT]

Ok, thank you very much for all the input! Just ordered my new wheels, SVT center caps, new lug nuts, and a G2 Brake Caliper paint kit (black). Gonna go with black calipers and the polished cobra letters. All should look good under the new wheels!

[AZSonicSnake]

if there is a moddin day goin down at your place, give me a shout. i'd be down to cruise up.

[BLK03SVT]

if there is a moddin day goin down at your place, give me a shout. i'd be down to cruise up.

Will do T. I know how good you and I are at diagnostics! Pulled the trigger on this stuff since the weather is getting nicer!

Oh, and i have beer- frosty cold beer.

[ASUSMC]

Oh, and i have beer- frosty cold beer.

I hate you... :worried:

http://i115.photobucket.com/albums/n300/julc03/beer_draft_miller_light_2.jpg

[BLK03SVT]

Jeff, there's more than enough beer for you too....

[AZSonicSnake]

Will do T. I know how good you and I are at diagnostics! Pulled the trigger on this stuff since the weather is getting nicer!

Oh, and i have beer- frosty cold beer.

ohh burn!! haha. yeah. don't worry though, its only an exaust leak. :laughing:

though i don't think there is much to diagnose with painting calipers. :sticktonge:

just lemme kwow when! :woot2:

[BLK03SVT]

Will do. My wheels shipped today, so I should see them sometime early next week. Maybe next thrs or fri night will work?

[AZSonicSnake]

Will do. My wheels shipped today, so I should see them sometime early next week. Maybe next thrs or fri night will work?

that would work! either night should be cool.

[CPViolation]

Jeff, there's more than enough beer for you too....

Wish I could join you but my drinking days are over with.
Believe me I drank my share and then some. :hi:
Jeff

[BLK03SVT]

Nothing wrong with not drinking....I do, however, enjoy a beer or 10 on the weekend.

[About2Bite]

I hear that G2 kit is one of the best, let me know how it works. What are you going to polish the letters with? A Dremmel??

I had plans on doing the same color theme with my calipers... I guess i'll have to come up with something else now lol