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Posted by FiftyMan302 (Member # 3801) on :

I got a set of 93 cobra rims that I want to put on my notchback,and my friend says that I will
need spacers?if so where do I put them,front,rear,one side?this side?
and what size do I need.

Posted by 93PONY (Member # 60) on :

93 Cobra rims have 1/2 inch deeper backspacing then Pony's.....however, you shouldn't need to use spacers.

Posted by hidnn.o.s. (Member # 1219) on :

I have the same wheels on my 93GT convertable (same setup as your car) and they are fine.

Posted by 89point (Member # 5412) on :

ive seen some thunderbirds have the rims like the 93 cobras just a different center cap are they 4 lug or 5 lug or are they just different all together

Posted by White88 (Member # 5258) on :

quote:
Originally posted by 89point:
ive seen some thunderbirds have the rims like the 93 cobras just a different center cap are they 4 lug or 5 lug or are they just different all together

I think they are 5 lug and 16's

Posted by 89point (Member # 5412) on :

are the 93 17's

Posted by hidnn.o.s. (Member # 1219) on :

quote:
Originally posted by 89point:
ive seen some thunderbirds have the rims like the 93 cobras just a different center cap are they 4 lug or 5 lug or are they just different all together

Posted by 89point (Member # 5412) on :

i see that makes you mad that i didnt know but when you dont know something how do you figure out you ask kind of like how do i fix my e brake cable you ask

Posted by JohnB (Member # 969) on :

T-bird rims are 15" and 5 lug. Not to mention the incorrect offset and wrong centercaps. Want me to keep going with this? [Wink]

Edit: to answer your question...if it is a 90 and older, it would be best to run at least a 1/4" spacer on the front. Reason for this is simple: the turning radius on the 85-90 models is tighter, causing the wheel to rub on the framerail w/o spacers. On the 91 and ups, no need for it. [Smile]

[ April 14, 2005, 06:39 PM: Message edited by: JohnB ]

Posted by 89point (Member # 5412) on :

na no need to go on thanks though yea knew they were the wrong caps but didnt know size and 4 or 5 lug thats why i asked thats what this forum is all about you dont know you ask and find out thanks guys

Posted by FiftyMan302 (Member # 3801) on :

thanks for the info guys:)

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