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Cobra Boy - 18 May 2006 13:14 GMT

I've decicded to get new wheels for my '98 convertible cobra (black) and
was wondering if I should get the original silver or polished ones. As my
car came with aftermarket wheels that I don't really care for and the chrome
is coming off, it's time to get new ones. Any opinions. Also the one's I was
looking at come as 17/8 for the front and 17/9 for the rear, That shouldn't
affect anything should it?
Thanks,
Cobraboy

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Richard - 19 May 2006 03:25 GMT

> I've decicded to get new wheels for my '98 convertible cobra (black) and
> was wondering if I should get the original silver or polished ones. As my
> car came with aftermarket wheels that I don't really care for and the chrome
> is coming off, it's time to get new ones. Any opinions. Also the one's I was
> looking at come as 17/8 for the front and 17/9 for the rear, That shouldn't
> affect anything should it?

I've been running 17x9 for several years on my '94. Just recently changed
the tire size to the '94 Cobra option of 255/45/17. Clearance issues are
NIL.

This is what they look like with the 245/45/17 tires.
http://members.shaw.ca/r-manders/GT-8%20Wheel

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'94 GT 'vert
Under Drive Pulleys
Transgo HD2 Reprogramming Kit
High Stall Torque Converter
3:73 Gears
Gripp Sub Frame Connectors (welded)
FRPP Aluminum Drive shaft
FRPP M5400-A Suspension
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WindsorFox - 20 May 2006 04:33 GMT

> I've decicded to get new wheels for my '98 convertible cobra (black) and
> was wondering if I should get the original silver or polished ones. As my
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> Thanks,
> Cobraboy

Personally I hate the silver painted rims. I just don't like them.
Polished alloys if they are sealed are probably ok, I've never owned
any, but polished and unsealed are a bitch and a half to keep polished.
My pref is chromed.

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Cobra Boy - 20 May 2006 08:50 GMT

> Personally I hate the silver painted rims. I just don't like them.
> Polished alloys if they are sealed are probably ok, I've never owned
> any, but polished and unsealed are a bitch and a half to keep polished.
> My pref is chromed.

the chrome peels off too easy. Like the one's I have on there now, other
wise I agree.
Cobraboy '98 black convert. stock (except the wheels) with 12k miles

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