cobra rims on a 92 4wd - Ford Explorer Ranger Enthusiasts "Serious Explorations"®

jz098 · 02-02-2002, 10:19 PM

I have a 92 sport with 4WD. I wanna get a set of either 17 or 18 inch rims. Someone told me that because of the hubs on the 4wd models that i might have to cut the center on the rims a little wider so they could fit. I was interested in getting a set of mustang cobra rims. Someone told me that mustang rims will bolt right up wothout having to be cut but i might have to use a spacer.
Does anyone know if this is true and if it is what mustang rims will fit??
Also i ahvent decided on exactly what rims i wanna get so if anyone has any suggestions let me know.
Thanks.

*RFR2212* · 02-02-2002, 10:54 PM

Search the topic... it's been brought up a million times
Pete

jz098 · 02-02-2002, 10:57 PM

sorry im new and dont know too much about rims and fitment for early explorers

jz098 · 02-02-2002, 11:16 PM

Actually i didnt find any info on someone putting mustang cobra wheels on an early 4wd explorer. i was just wandering if they would even be able to handle the weight of an explorer.

Cdexplorer · 02-03-2002, 01:18 AM

I've got 'em on my '96. I figure...if they're used on the Cobra R (R for Racing) then they can probably withstand the everyday driving of a street X. I have no idea about whether they would fit your X or not.

*Fantasymon* · 02-03-2002, 01:24 AM

I got them on my 2000 but its not 4X4. I really dont think that they will fit your 4X4 without like a 1" spacer which isnt safe at all. You can do a search for member TBOMB who had this issue. The posts are from last summer..
Grant

02-02-2002, 10:19 PM	#1
jz098 Wannabe Elite Explorer Eastside, PA 1992 Explorer Sport 4wd Join Date: Sep 2001 Posts: 69 Vehicle Specs	cobra rims on a 92 4wd I have a 92 sport with 4WD. I wanna get a set of either 17 or 18 inch rims. Someone told me that because of the hubs on the 4wd models that i might have to cut the center on the rims a little wider so they could fit. I was interested in getting a set of mustang cobra rims. Someone told me that mustang rims will bolt right up wothout having to be cut but i might have to use a spacer. Does anyone know if this is true and if it is what mustang rims will fit?? Also i ahvent decided on exactly what rims i wanna get so if anyone has any suggestions let me know. Thanks.

02-02-2002, 10:54 PM	#2
RFR2212 Typing Police In the mug by Chitown 95 JEEP Wrangler Join Date: Apr 2000 Posts: 5,233 Vehicle Specs	Search the topic... it's been brought up a million times Pete __________________ My Truck Registry For those who can't spell, click HERE!!

02-03-2002, 01:18 AM	#5
Cdexplorer Wannabe Elite Explorer Deerfield, NH '96 XLT V8 Join Date: May 2001 Posts: 261 Vehicle Specs	I've got 'em on my '96. I figure...if they're used on the Cobra R (R for Racing) then they can probably withstand the everyday driving of a street X. I have no idea about whether they would fit your X or not. __________________ '96 AWD V8 S.S. Speed Grille, E.E. Clear corners 1 JL 12W3 & Kicker 530 Amp JL XR-525 Components up front K&N Air Filter, 17x9 Chrome Cobra R's 275/55/17 Bridgestone Dueler HP's

02-03-2002, 01:24 AM	#6
Fantasymon Elite Explorer Wichita, KS 2000 XLS Join Date: Jun 2001 Posts: 364 Vehicle Specs	I got them on my 2000 but its not 4X4. I really dont think that they will fit your 4X4 without like a 1" spacer which isnt safe at all. You can do a search for member TBOMB who had this issue. The posts are from last summer.. Grant __________________ SVT Cobra-R rims, 265/70/17 BF Goodrich AT-KO, 2" TT/Shackle lift, Westin BrushGuard, Wesin Tail light guards, Westin chrome nerf bars, Flowmaster 50, Rancho RS9000 shocks, BBK throttle body, KKM, Catz fog lights, KC Daylighters, 5% tint, 2 amp Infinity audio system with 12 speakers, remote start with alarm system, 72K miles

02-02-2002, 10:57 PM	#3
jz098 Wannabe Elite Explorer Eastside, PA 1992 Explorer Sport 4wd Join Date: Sep 2001 Posts: 69 Vehicle Specs	sorry im new and dont know too much about rims and fitment for early explorers

02-02-2002, 11:16 PM	#4
jz098 Wannabe Elite Explorer Eastside, PA 1992 Explorer Sport 4wd Join Date: Sep 2001 Posts: 69 Vehicle Specs	Actually i didnt find any info on someone putting mustang cobra wheels on an early 4wd explorer. i was just wandering if they would even be able to handle the weight of an explorer.