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Hethj7 08-06-2002 05:09 PM

New wheels are on!!
 
I finally got my Cobra R's on today. Rubbing does not seem to be an issue. It has only happened once and that was at full turn going over a curb into a driveway. Normal driving doens't cause any rubbing so far. Here is what I ended up with:

17x9 wheels on all corners
255/45/17 Sumitomo HTR+'s out back
235/45/17 tires in the front

The car looks awesome! I am trying to get a buddy to bring his digital camera over so I can get some pics up for you guys and gals!

Mike Wolking 08-06-2002 05:30 PM

Sounds sweet, can't wait to see pics-Mike

jj_jonathon 08-06-2002 05:42 PM

oh i really hope those pics come quick..i LOVe those rims...those and the motorsport r's....some of the nicest out there imo...

Hethj7 08-06-2002 10:09 PM

Well, the camera is in my possession but it is dark here in Missouri. But, the pics should be up by tomorrow afternoon.

95mustanggt 08-07-2002 05:05 AM

Yep, would be nice to see some pictures. I love Cobra R's.

Why did you only go to 255's out back? Why not 275's?

joe4speed 08-07-2002 10:39 AM

Cool, man... The rims changed the entire appearance of my car. Hope ya enjoy them, can't wait to see the pics! :)

Hethj7 08-07-2002 11:37 AM

I have one pic in my avatar now. I am waiting to get my site set up at MW to host other pics to post.

jj_jonathon 08-07-2002 11:49 AM

very nice rims....im jealous....those would look sweet on my car...hehe....

Hethj7 08-07-2002 03:37 PM

I have all the pics ready to go, but for some reason MW hasn't emailed my password so that I can set up my website here. I tried to do it last night, but still haven't gotten an email with my password. I posted in the site feedback to try and get it sent to me. As soon as it does, I will get the pics up.

The Deuce 08-07-2002 03:39 PM

quit teasing us man. You can post one as an attachemnt to your post, just to give us a taste.

Hethj7 08-07-2002 04:47 PM

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Man, I didn't even see the attachment deal there. Sorry guys! I will put a couple up now:

Hethj7 08-07-2002 04:49 PM

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Here are what the center caps look like.

jj_jonathon 08-07-2002 04:53 PM

EXTREME closeup....

still very nice rims :D

Hethj7 08-07-2002 04:54 PM

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This shows the new headlights a little and the Maaco paint job. I also repainted the black trim around the doors myself. Overall, i think it turned out pretty good.

joe4speed 08-07-2002 04:58 PM

Very cool!! How about a before pic also so we can compare!

Hethj7 08-07-2002 05:02 PM

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The only old pic I have was scanned in. The quality isn't great, but here it is.

I also have new tailpipes that will be on shorty with the polished stainless tips. The current chrome tips have seen better days.

Mike Wolking 08-07-2002 05:05 PM

Car looks sweat man, the cobras really change it alot, keep the pics coming

Hethj7 08-07-2002 09:12 PM

I will lay off putting any more pics in here. They are all the same, just from different angles. If you would still like to see a few, I can email them to you.

Oh, as to why I got 255's rather than 275's. Well, I had 275's on there before and got a little bit of a rub when I had people in it. I just didn't want to worry about that and figured the 255's look just as good. I thought the 275's almost made my car look a little trashy.....like I was trying to look fast and they belonged on a beat up Camaro or somthing:p .

Plus, in the snow the skinnier tires may help just a little.

RBatson 08-08-2002 12:28 AM

Looks alot better! Good choice.

joe4speed 08-08-2002 12:54 AM

yeah looks WAY better with the new rims, I still have my turbines in storage with some good tires on them!!
Here's what it looked like with the turbines on it (i'll have to get a better pic):
http://www.joe4speed.com/donut.jpg


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