2007 GT Wheels On A 96 Cobra? Will This Work?

Ryan Paymaster · November 19th, 2007, 08:47 PM

Hey,

Sorry, but I want to make sure before I jump on this offer. There is a set of 2007 Mustang GT wheels with 235/55/17 tires on them for sale and I was wondering if these wheels would fit my 96 Cobra? The tires are 17", so I'm assuming it'd clear my calipers, but I have no idea about these new moon Mustangs, the S197. If someone could confirm they'd be a fit no problem, that'd be great, as these drag radials in the rain and snow aren't really working. The rear kicks loose if I think about simply changing lanes and do it too quickly.

I don't even care if they look dumb, it's a good deal and I'm trying to save money.

Thanks for any reponses anyone may provide.

MustangMatt96GT · November 20th, 2007, 12:07 AM

should work just fine, but will look dumb! lol

Ryan Paymaster · November 20th, 2007, 01:52 AM

They basically just look like Torque Thrust II, but by Ford. The classic look. At this point, I don't really care, just making sure I don't plunk down some change on something. At most the weather is iffy from December - February, and I need the car sometimes. That and I want to keep the chrome wheels, well, chrome and not pitting away from Chicago winters. (Not so much snow, but boy do we love salting!)

Thewolfman456 · November 20th, 2007, 10:55 AM

It'll work, but I don't know how it will look. Good luck, and I hope the mod turns out for the best.

Remember, if you get them on and don't like the look, then you can always sell them on Ebay and get your money back.

HMUSN · November 20th, 2007, 10:57 AM

they will fit.

but +1 on looking stupid.

Thewolfman456 · November 20th, 2007, 11:09 AM

Originally Posted by HMUSN

they will fit.

but +1 on looking stupid.

lol, I'll +1 that too

Ryan Paymaster · November 21st, 2007, 02:34 AM

It was $150 for all of them with their tires. Sure, it'd look ridiculous (really didn't care for wheels that'd be on for 3 months), but I found a better option.

A man down the street has a 1996 Mystic Cobra Supercharged. He mentioned having a couple snow tires and wanting $100, they are both new.

Turns out I went down today and picked them up since he won't need them at all, I think he gave a pretty good deal, 245/45/17 Bridgestone Blizzaks. I've read nothing but praise for them, so hopefully they work better in the rain and very minor snow than Mickey Thompson Drag Radials.

Thanks for your help, at least I know for sure if I ever want to lose all taste in my car and abandon hope I can fit some S197 wheels on her.

November 19th, 2007, 08:47 PM	#1
Ryan Paymaster Enthusiast 1996 Ford SVT Cobra 13.36@102 Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Plainfield, IL USA Posts: 661 iTrader: 0 reviews	2007 GT Wheels On A 96 Cobra? Will This Work? Hey, Sorry, but I want to make sure before I jump on this offer. There is a set of 2007 Mustang GT wheels with 235/55/17 tires on them for sale and I was wondering if these wheels would fit my 96 Cobra? The tires are 17", so I'm assuming it'd clear my calipers, but I have no idea about these new moon Mustangs, the S197. If someone could confirm they'd be a fit no problem, that'd be great, as these drag radials in the rain and snow aren't really working. The rear kicks loose if I think about simply changing lanes and do it too quickly. I don't even care if they look dumb, it's a good deal and I'm trying to save money. Thanks for any reponses anyone may provide.

November 20th, 2007, 12:07 AM	#2
MustangMatt96GT Proud American 1996 Mustang GT Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Lakewood, CO Posts: 10,692 iTrader: 3 reviews	should work just fine, but will look dumb! lol __________________ RIP Travis Billings Special Thanks to: Andrews Racing Transmissions Baseline Suspensions 25.3 SFI Chassis Build Never Lift Racecars

November 20th, 2007, 10:57 AM	#5
HMUSN Doc 1986 SVO 48.47@ 12.58 Join Date: Nov 2006 Posts: 37,050 iTrader: 11 reviews	they will fit. but +1 on looking stupid. __________________

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November 20th, 2007, 01:52 AM	#3
Ryan Paymaster Enthusiast 1996 Ford SVT Cobra 13.36@102 Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Plainfield, IL USA Posts: 661 iTrader: 0 reviews	They basically just look like Torque Thrust II, but by Ford. The classic look. At this point, I don't really care, just making sure I don't plunk down some change on something. At most the weather is iffy from December - February, and I need the car sometimes. That and I want to keep the chrome wheels, well, chrome and not pitting away from Chicago winters. (Not so much snow, but boy do we love salting!)

November 20th, 2007, 10:55 AM	#4
Thewolfman456 Regular Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Raleigh, NC Posts: 481 iTrader: 0 reviews	It'll work, but I don't know how it will look. Good luck, and I hope the mod turns out for the best. Remember, if you get them on and don't like the look, then you can always sell them on Ebay and get your money back.

November 21st, 2007, 02:34 AM	#7
Ryan Paymaster Enthusiast 1996 Ford SVT Cobra 13.36@102 Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Plainfield, IL USA Posts: 661 iTrader: 0 reviews	It was $150 for all of them with their tires. Sure, it'd look ridiculous (really didn't care for wheels that'd be on for 3 months), but I found a better option. A man down the street has a 1996 Mystic Cobra Supercharged. He mentioned having a couple snow tires and wanting $100, they are both new. Turns out I went down today and picked them up since he won't need them at all, I think he gave a pretty good deal, 245/45/17 Bridgestone Blizzaks. I've read nothing but praise for them, so hopefully they work better in the rain and very minor snow than Mickey Thompson Drag Radials. Thanks for your help, at least I know for sure if I ever want to lose all taste in my car and abandon hope I can fit some S197 wheels on her.

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