95 Cobra R wheels - 2003-04 Mach 1 Registry Owners Club

ASH302 · 04-19-2021, 01:23 PM

I was happy to be able to trade a guy for some 17x9 95 cobra R rims. The first problem that I had was that the tires were not the right size and was needing to be replaced soon, which then worked itself out and got all four new tires put on. The next problem was that they had bad curb rash, which I was not happy with. On my 2004 SY mach, I don't believe there was ever a time, but once that I got curb rash and I ordered a new one that night and had it swapped out.

While I could sand down the curb rash, I don't know how much time and effort that will be that I'll have to invest in when these rims are really cheap to buy.

I also was considering swapping them out with the gunmetal color cobra R ones. I just think I could buy them each month (because of the budget) and after I get 2 swap them on and then a long with when I get the other two.

Again, I love the gunmetal finish, but also like the silver finish. I think the gunmetal would look really good on white.

What is yall thoughts.

Just to give an idea, each rim cost $140 shipped and plus $20 to have the other tire swapped to the new rim.

ASh

DSG2003Mach1 · 04-19-2021, 02:14 PM

kinda sounds like you traded for junk wheels

have you looked into a local shop to refinish what you have vs buying new?

ASH302 · 04-19-2021, 02:53 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DSG2003Mach1

kinda sounds like you traded for junk wheels

have you looked into a local shop to refinish what you have vs buying new?

You could say I did trade for somewhat junk wheels. I knew what I was getting into though. The wheels on the Mach I was trading were going to need tires replaced soon, they did have some curb rash, but not that bad.
I have not talk to any shop of what they would charge, which would not hurt to find out.

ASh

ASH302 · 04-19-2021, 03:04 PM

I was looking up price on facebook market place and it looks between $75-$125 to fix curb rash. To be spending a little more to get brand spankin new ones would be the way to go.

ASh

ASH302 · 04-19-2021, 05:11 PM

Well talked with a guy, he said $150 and even said it be better getting the new ones. at least honest guy.

ASh

ASH302 · 04-19-2021, 05:25 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DSG2003Mach1

kinda sounds like you traded for junk wheels

have you looked into a local shop to refinish what you have vs buying new?

The nice thing is that I can sell these rims to cover part of the cost, figure $200, which would include two extra rims that need to be repaired that have cracked spots. we will see.

ASh

jbrad88 · 04-21-2021, 11:03 PM

Check with tire and wheel connection or wheels of America.
Both are here locally and both good outfits. Pricing should be @ 130-150 each.

ASH302 · 04-30-2021, 09:17 AM

Alright, new 17x9 gunmetal cobra R rims ordered. I did order the first two and they came in yesterday and then placed my order for the other two. I didn't think I was going to be able to get the other two as fast, but it all worked out.
I am very happy with oe wheels and how well they package their wheels and also how fast they got here.
I also already got the ones on the car sold, which basically almost covered the cost of two new wheels. so I was happy about that. So now they are sold and the other ones should be in shortly and next week have them put on.
I also ordered black lug nuts and they should be here today.
I'm excited to see what these gunmetal cobra R's look like on OW mach.

ASh

ASH302 · 05-03-2021, 06:01 PM

Alright, all four Cobra R rims on with black lug nuts.
I'm loving it a lot.
Now to just get it lowered soon.

ASh

ASH302 · 05-03-2021, 06:02 PM

There is a little more lip on the OE wheels

ASh

ASH302 · 05-03-2021, 06:03 PM

just a few more.

ASh

Mach351 · 05-12-2021, 02:14 PM

Nice wheels!

What do you think of those Sumitomo tires?

My Mach had Sumitomos when I bought it and they got replaced literally two days after the second rain I had to drive in. Can't remember the specific name and doesn't look like they even make that tire anymore... so just sayin'

_

ASH302 · 05-17-2021, 08:03 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mach351

Nice wheels!

What do you think of those Sumitomo tires?

My Mach had Sumitomos when I bought it and they got replaced literally two days after the second rain I had to drive in. Can't remember the specific name and doesn't look like they even make that tire anymore... so just sayin'

_

I think they are okay, would rather have found Nitto, but I am loving the Firehawks though.

I had a blow out and the only thing around the area was those brand tires, so I was kind of at the mercy of who had a set that would go on my tire.

ASh

04-19-2021, 01:23 PM	#1
ASH302 Soldier for Christ Join Date: May 2009 Location: Willis, TX at The Daddy ASh Ranch Posts: 30,596	95 Cobra R wheels I was happy to be able to trade a guy for some 17x9 95 cobra R rims. The first problem that I had was that the tires were not the right size and was needing to be replaced soon, which then worked itself out and got all four new tires put on. The next problem was that they had bad curb rash, which I was not happy with. On my 2004 SY mach, I don't believe there was ever a time, but once that I got curb rash and I ordered a new one that night and had it swapped out. While I could sand down the curb rash, I don't know how much time and effort that will be that I'll have to invest in when these rims are really cheap to buy. I also was considering swapping them out with the gunmetal color cobra R ones. I just think I could buy them each month (because of the budget) and after I get 2 swap them on and then a long with when I get the other two. Again, I love the gunmetal finish, but also like the silver finish. I think the gunmetal would look really good on white. What is yall thoughts. Just to give an idea, each rim cost $140 shipped and plus $20 to have the other tire swapped to the new rim. ASh Attached Thumbnails __________________ 2001 lazer red v6 Mustang coupe sold in Aug 2006 2004 screaming yellow 5.0 sc Mach 1 sold in Oct 2012 2013 grey 6 speed coupe GT Mustang Sold in Feb 2014 2013 RED Dodge Charger R/T Sold Nov 2014 2002 custom Blue 02 Auto Trans AM Sold June 2015 1998 Cobra Black Sold summer 2016 Current 2009 Ford F350 FX4 March 2017 (work truck) 2003 OW 5.0 Mach 1 Aug 2020 ASh

04-19-2021, 02:14 PM	#2
DSG2003Mach1 700 HP Mach Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Orlando, FL Posts: 8,384	Re: 95 Cobra R wheels kinda sounds like you traded for junk wheels have you looked into a local shop to refinish what you have vs buying new? __________________ 03 dsg mach1 - MPR built 9.5:1 motor, D1, cams, ported intake, full exhaust, magnum t56, built rear, E85 etc... '12 F150 FX2 Supercrew with Ecoboost daily beater

04-19-2021, 03:04 PM	#4
ASH302 Soldier for Christ Join Date: May 2009 Location: Willis, TX at The Daddy ASh Ranch Posts: 30,596	Re: 95 Cobra R wheels I was looking up price on facebook market place and it looks between $75-$125 to fix curb rash. To be spending a little more to get brand spankin new ones would be the way to go. ASh __________________ 2001 lazer red v6 Mustang coupe sold in Aug 2006 2004 screaming yellow 5.0 sc Mach 1 sold in Oct 2012 2013 grey 6 speed coupe GT Mustang Sold in Feb 2014 2013 RED Dodge Charger R/T Sold Nov 2014 2002 custom Blue 02 Auto Trans AM Sold June 2015 1998 Cobra Black Sold summer 2016 Current 2009 Ford F350 FX4 March 2017 (work truck) 2003 OW 5.0 Mach 1 Aug 2020 ASh

04-19-2021, 05:11 PM	#5
ASH302 Soldier for Christ Join Date: May 2009 Location: Willis, TX at The Daddy ASh Ranch Posts: 30,596	Re: 95 Cobra R wheels Well talked with a guy, he said $150 and even said it be better getting the new ones. at least honest guy. ASh __________________ 2001 lazer red v6 Mustang coupe sold in Aug 2006 2004 screaming yellow 5.0 sc Mach 1 sold in Oct 2012 2013 grey 6 speed coupe GT Mustang Sold in Feb 2014 2013 RED Dodge Charger R/T Sold Nov 2014 2002 custom Blue 02 Auto Trans AM Sold June 2015 1998 Cobra Black Sold summer 2016 Current 2009 Ford F350 FX4 March 2017 (work truck) 2003 OW 5.0 Mach 1 Aug 2020 ASh

04-21-2021, 11:03 PM	#7
jbrad88 Original Owner Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Houston, Texas Posts: 5,172	Re: 95 Cobra R wheels Check with tire and wheel connection or wheels of America. Both are here locally and both good outfits. Pricing should be @ 130-150 each. __________________ JB 03 Torch Red Mach 1 21 FJG Mach 1 Stainless Steel Systems Adrenaline Series BBK long tube headers catted x pipe 18x9 18x10- Solid Gloss Black FR5's Nitto 555 g2 275/35r18's 285/35r18 MGW Shifter With Mach1 Shift Knob 4.10's & 31 spline Mosers and 31 Spline Posi Steeda Sport Springs Tokiko Illuminas J@M weight Jacker LCA's J@M Rear UCA's J@M Braided steel brake lines Eibach Sway Bars

04-30-2021, 09:17 AM	#8
ASH302 Soldier for Christ Join Date: May 2009 Location: Willis, TX at The Daddy ASh Ranch Posts: 30,596	Re: 95 Cobra R wheels Alright, new 17x9 gunmetal cobra R rims ordered. I did order the first two and they came in yesterday and then placed my order for the other two. I didn't think I was going to be able to get the other two as fast, but it all worked out. I am very happy with oe wheels and how well they package their wheels and also how fast they got here. I also already got the ones on the car sold, which basically almost covered the cost of two new wheels. so I was happy about that. So now they are sold and the other ones should be in shortly and next week have them put on. I also ordered black lug nuts and they should be here today. I'm excited to see what these gunmetal cobra R's look like on OW mach. ASh __________________ 2001 lazer red v6 Mustang coupe sold in Aug 2006 2004 screaming yellow 5.0 sc Mach 1 sold in Oct 2012 2013 grey 6 speed coupe GT Mustang Sold in Feb 2014 2013 RED Dodge Charger R/T Sold Nov 2014 2002 custom Blue 02 Auto Trans AM Sold June 2015 1998 Cobra Black Sold summer 2016 Current 2009 Ford F350 FX4 March 2017 (work truck) 2003 OW 5.0 Mach 1 Aug 2020 ASh

05-03-2021, 06:01 PM	#9
ASH302 Soldier for Christ Join Date: May 2009 Location: Willis, TX at The Daddy ASh Ranch Posts: 30,596	Re: 95 Cobra R wheels Alright, all four Cobra R rims on with black lug nuts. I'm loving it a lot. Now to just get it lowered soon. ASh Attached Thumbnails __________________ 2001 lazer red v6 Mustang coupe sold in Aug 2006 2004 screaming yellow 5.0 sc Mach 1 sold in Oct 2012 2013 grey 6 speed coupe GT Mustang Sold in Feb 2014 2013 RED Dodge Charger R/T Sold Nov 2014 2002 custom Blue 02 Auto Trans AM Sold June 2015 1998 Cobra Black Sold summer 2016 Current 2009 Ford F350 FX4 March 2017 (work truck) 2003 OW 5.0 Mach 1 Aug 2020 ASh

05-03-2021, 06:02 PM	#10
ASH302 Soldier for Christ Join Date: May 2009 Location: Willis, TX at The Daddy ASh Ranch Posts: 30,596	Re: 95 Cobra R wheels There is a little more lip on the OE wheels ASh Attached Thumbnails __________________ 2001 lazer red v6 Mustang coupe sold in Aug 2006 2004 screaming yellow 5.0 sc Mach 1 sold in Oct 2012 2013 grey 6 speed coupe GT Mustang Sold in Feb 2014 2013 RED Dodge Charger R/T Sold Nov 2014 2002 custom Blue 02 Auto Trans AM Sold June 2015 1998 Cobra Black Sold summer 2016 Current 2009 Ford F350 FX4 March 2017 (work truck) 2003 OW 5.0 Mach 1 Aug 2020 ASh

05-03-2021, 06:03 PM	#11
ASH302 Soldier for Christ Join Date: May 2009 Location: Willis, TX at The Daddy ASh Ranch Posts: 30,596	Re: 95 Cobra R wheels just a few more. ASh Attached Thumbnails __________________ 2001 lazer red v6 Mustang coupe sold in Aug 2006 2004 screaming yellow 5.0 sc Mach 1 sold in Oct 2012 2013 grey 6 speed coupe GT Mustang Sold in Feb 2014 2013 RED Dodge Charger R/T Sold Nov 2014 2002 custom Blue 02 Auto Trans AM Sold June 2015 1998 Cobra Black Sold summer 2016 Current 2009 Ford F350 FX4 March 2017 (work truck) 2003 OW 5.0 Mach 1 Aug 2020 ASh

05-12-2021, 02:14 PM	#12
Mach351 Psycho Dog is Psycho Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Lewisville, TX Posts: 1,989	Re: 95 Cobra R wheels Nice wheels! What do you think of those Sumitomo tires? My Mach had Sumitomos when I bought it and they got replaced literally two days after the second rain I had to drive in. Can't remember the specific name and doesn't look like they even make that tire anymore... so just sayin' _ __________________ Firefly: opening scene of Serenity - This Land Firefly: Out of Gas - Don't Be Afraid

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