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jason sereiko 10-26-2008 01:45 PM

Will 2003,2004 cobra rims fit on my 1998 MGM? does anyone know whay years fit without having to use spacers? I know the cobras are different from the regular mustang, so any help would be great.

BFM70 10-30-2008 09:11 PM

I think the Cobra rims have a little more backspacing...which should make them just about perfect for the MGM. Which style wheels you thinking about?

jason sereiko 10-31-2008 09:17 PM



Hey brother,





Thanks for the tip. I just was not sure because the cobra rims are a lot wider than the Mustang stock rims.


I was thinking of putting on the 2003 chrome rims on.

BFM70 10-31-2008 09:32 PM

You will need to be careful with your tire selection.

A stock 03 Cobra rim at 17x9 will be very near flush with the fender lip, which will look absolutely killer!!! If you use the Cobra tires (275/40-ZR17) they should clear, but you''ll need to cycle the suspension to make sure they won''t rub the fender lip when the suspension compresses.

BFM70 10-31-2008 09:47 PM

To put it into perspective. If you look at my car, your set will be 1 1/4" wider and nearly 2" taller with virtually the same offset.

Jacobfisk 06-09-2019 10:47 AM

So you guys are saying I can fit 275 40 17 tires on a 9inch cobra rim. On my 2002 mgm?

95 MERC 06-10-2019 09:53 AM

275 x 40 x 17 Tires & Wheels
 

Originally Posted by Jacobfisk (Post 22805)
So you guys are saying I can fit 275 40 17 tires on a 9inch cobra rim. On my 2002 mgm?

The SUGGESTION was made -- 11 years ago. There's no evidence to show that those tires & rims will actually fit on the car without interference with the body, chassis, or suspension.
1. - The 9-inch wheels with that size tire WILL hit the front Stabilizer Bar on the INSIDE edge of the tire.
2. - A 275 mm tire is 11 inches wide -- too wide for front tires -- poor (dangerous) handling will result.
3. - 11-inch-wide tires WILL aquaplane very easily. Can't drive in the rain. Or the snow.
4. - That wheel and tire combination is EXPENSIVE -- are you SURE you want to spend so much money on something that will NOT improve your Grand Marquis comfort, ride, safety, performance, or economy ??
5. - The 17 x 7-inch Mercury alloy wheels would be your best choice -- they'll fit right and function, too !

The 95 MERC has 15 x 6.5 alloy wheels from a '92 Lincoln Limo, with Mercury Hub Caps. Wheels made in Italy.

https://cimg9.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.mer...31103b2287.jpg
Classic Style "Italian Lace" Wheels. Goodyear ComforTread Touring Tires.



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