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Old 07-02-2003, 12:30 AM
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Ha ha,,,now THATS the way to buy some wheels!!

Measure the width of the rims you currently have. Then measure from the center of the wheel to the outer edge (both sides) and THATS your existing offset (inside and outside).

Now if you going "racing" you want the biggest wheel width you can get without having the tire rub the fnders (inner or outer edges).

I run a 10" width with a 5 inch offset (center measured to inner edge of wheel) on the back and 9.5" on the front. I put the 10 inch on the front ONCE, they rubbed! Mine are 16" Compomotive with a Ford bolt pattern. I bought some used MUSTANG wheels for "racing". Used Vette wheels may not work on the Cobra, they have a HUGE offset to the inside.

Ernie