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1FST4DR
10-31-2008, 11:00 PM
Any modifications??Thanks
Mighty Noid
10-31-2008, 11:09 PM
what is the bolt pattern????
1FST4DR
10-31-2008, 11:11 PM
Im not sure..I know the aftermarket cobra wheels work.Didnt know if I could use the real ones
EXTREME
10-31-2008, 11:17 PM
I think the cobra bolt pattern is like 114.3 or so. I don't know what is involved to make them work!

Good luck scott!
tank8289
10-31-2008, 11:19 PM
Yea most cobra wheel are 114.3 bolt pattern, if your comfortable with using those then go ahead.
SRT8U
11-01-2008, 12:40 PM
You may have to drill them out a bit to work, the bolt pattern is close but not exact, should be the same as the aftermarket Cobra wheels.
Hemi31
11-01-2008, 12:44 PM
you need to open up the hub.....the factory mustang hub is too small.
PowerWagon896
11-01-2008, 01:22 PM
you need to open up the hub.....the factory mustang hub is too small.

Why do the aftermarket 17" X 9" replicas have the hubcentric rings?

Are the hubs on the "03" smaller then the new ones?
Hemi31
11-01-2008, 01:25 PM
not sure...all I know is anyone that has tried the factory Ford wheels has had to machine the hub
PowerWagon896
11-01-2008, 01:28 PM
not sure...all I know is anyone that has tried the factory Ford wheels has had to machine the hub

Not neccessarily a BAD thing.

Seeing as how the bolt pattern is slightly off, having the bore in the wheels machined to fit the LX hub would be good.

IF, it wasn't too expensive that is.
1FST4DR
11-01-2008, 01:29 PM
Any tips for us do it yourselfers??
1FST4DR
11-01-2008, 01:30 PM
not sure...all I know is anyone that has tried the factory Ford wheels has had to machine the hub

Wait,The hub or the wheel??
Warlock
11-01-2008, 01:45 PM
Any tips for us do it yourselfers??


Go find different wheels, this is NOT a good idea.

granted the holes are .3 mm off, but while your doin 100 around a curve, think about the fact your rustang rims are BENDING your lugs so you can make them fit.
Hemi31
11-01-2008, 01:49 PM
Go find different wheels, this is NOT a good idea.

granted the holes are .3 mm off, but while your doin 100 around a curve, think about the fact your rustang rims are BENDING your lugs so you can make them fit.no one is taking a curve at 100mph on a dragstrip.
Warlock
11-01-2008, 01:53 PM
true, but I just don't fell bent lugs would be a real safe idea
Hemi31
11-01-2008, 02:10 PM
the little bit difference will not hurt anything,and our lug nuts are total overkill anyway.
EXTREME
11-01-2008, 04:12 PM
Wait,The hub or the wheel??

scott, you should be able to just put the cobra wheels on the lathe at BT and fix them up!
Warlock
11-01-2008, 09:16 PM
scott, you should be able to just put the cobra wheels on the lathe at BT and fix them up!


hmm, I wonder how hard he just hit himself in the forhead
1FST4DR
11-02-2008, 10:28 AM
hmm, I wonder how hard he just hit himself in the forhead

lol Not that hard.Once I knew what exactly had to be done.I dont have the rims yet so I wasnt sure..