help me with a decision...

**james t** · 01-18-2003, 07:58 PM

ok, the opportunity has arisen to trade off my Cobra R's. this kid near me has what i thought were chrome Bullit's, but they are actually AmericanRacing something or other 200's... he wants to trade me even. the wheels are 17x8 and 17x9.5, which will complement my 255/50 and 275/50 Nitto's nicely. here is a pic of them on a stang. watta ya think? remember, my X will soon be all white, with no chrome anywere, and no running boards. getting stock 95-97 rocker guards (thanx Heath

).

not really my favorite wheel, but i like 'em better than what i have now... opinions pleez.

**james t** · 01-18-2003, 08:00 PM

here is another shot

Robb · 01-18-2003, 08:01 PM

I vote "trade". Be different!

Robb

88vert · 01-18-2003, 08:02 PM

They would look bad ass on your ex

*Hartman* · 01-18-2003, 08:04 PM

I think they look great. Go for it.

**section525** · 01-18-2003, 08:06 PM

They look awesome on that stang. Post a pic of your truck in a similar position and I'll photochop them on for you!

**james t** · 01-18-2003, 08:07 PM

wow, three "yes" votes... i figured i would get 30 "hell no, those are fugly" votes and one "i kinda like 'em" vote.

anyway, im starting to like them more and more, and even though im not crazy about them in the alone shot, they look d@mn good to me on the stang. they also look d@mn good on this kid's stang... i see him tommorrow so i guess ill tell him ill do it.

BTW, keep the votes comin', i havent totally made up my mind yet...

EDIT- i have no pics of my ride in that position, i do however have a side shot that may match that second pic... here ya go...

Robb · 01-18-2003, 08:13 PM

James,
Do you have a side view of your truck? This might be easier to photochop:

Robb

Robb · 01-18-2003, 08:16 PM

Or this:

**james t** · 01-18-2003, 08:18 PM

DAMMIT ROBB!! lol, way to pull through! 5 minutes later, and you've got pics out the @ss! lol

let me see if i have a side shot somewere i can scan, be back in a minute...

**section525** · 01-18-2003, 08:19 PM

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**james t** · 01-18-2003, 08:24 PM

thanx section! you're way too fast, you shopped it before i could even scan a pic! anyway, here is another... this is as "side shot" as it gets in my album.

Robb · 01-18-2003, 08:28 PM

This pic might be too much from the front, but who cares? I am starting to dig this car:

**section525** · 01-18-2003, 08:32 PM

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**section525** · 01-18-2003, 08:33 PM

That one kinda sucked.

It's all about the angles.

Robb · 01-18-2003, 08:44 PM

Not sure if this is your style James, but I really dig those ARs. They remind me of the good 'ol Cragars that all the classics used to have (I had a set on my 73 Mach one). They have an older, classier look than the CobraR's do, but that is just me. Both have their good points, but I dig the ARs more.

Robb

btw: Great Pics section525!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

**james t** · 01-18-2003, 11:26 PM

thanks again, section. thats enough for me to make my mind up. im getting them. hell, they're free! and they're not Cobra R's! he's even gonna pay for dismount/remount balancing and everything.

yea Robb, i hear ya on the 'ole Crager thing. i have some serious street rod blood in my family, and i guess i just have a soft spot for all things "retro-rodding". kinda shows up in my sport truck ideas. i also wanted some flamed bar stools for the house, but the wife didnt take to that idea.

i also like the idea that i get 8's in the front, and 9.5's in the rear. i know no one here likes this look, but i like barely smaller tires on the front. nothing drastic, i just like the rear a tad bit wider than the front.

*rocket 5979* · 01-21-2003, 11:04 PM

Hey james good pick. I dont mean topick on the guys with the cobra r rims but it seems that thought they do look really good everyone seems to have them. at least now you will be different plus they dont look bad at all which is of course the main point. take a pic or two (and post them!!!)once you get em on. lol i know if i didnt include the post them disclaimer we would get no pics here. lol. good luck.

*FrankRizzo* · 01-21-2003, 11:15 PM

You should do it ASAP!
I aint never seen rims like that on an Explorer befoe.....

*rocket 5979* · 01-21-2003, 11:21 PM

Man i love stickdeath.com it is toooooo funny. did yousee the alqeada cam ones? those are funny. the carrot patch one is funny too just have to read the story before entering.

01-18-2003, 07:58 PM	#1
james t moderation Texarkana AR/TX 94 SAS sport Join Date: Jan 2002 Posts: 11,248 Vehicle Specs (Original Poster)	help me with a decision... ok, the opportunity has arisen to trade off my Cobra R's. this kid near me has what i thought were chrome Bullit's, but they are actually AmericanRacing something or other 200's... he wants to trade me even. the wheels are 17x8 and 17x9.5, which will complement my 255/50 and 275/50 Nitto's nicely. here is a pic of them on a stang. watta ya think? remember, my X will soon be all white, with no chrome anywere, and no running boards. getting stock 95-97 rocker guards (thanx Heath ). not really my favorite wheel, but i like 'em better than what i have now... opinions pleez. Attached Images __________________ my rebuild "It started as a hobby, slowly turned into a lifestyle, then spiralled downward into mental illness. My lawnmower has tree rash on it."

01-18-2003, 08:00 PM	#2
james t moderation Texarkana AR/TX 94 SAS sport Join Date: Jan 2002 Posts: 11,248 Vehicle Specs (Original Poster)	here is another shot Attached Images __________________ my rebuild "It started as a hobby, slowly turned into a lifestyle, then spiralled downward into mental illness. My lawnmower has tree rash on it."

01-18-2003, 08:04 PM	#5
Hartman Elite Explorer Indianapolis, IN 1996 5.0 Join Date: Oct 2001 Posts: 8,444 Vehicle Specs	I think they look great. Go for it. __________________ 1996 Explorer 5.0 V8 - TT/shackles, 31" BFG A/T - Registry thread 2005 Mustang GT - Sonic Blue

01-18-2003, 08:06 PM	#6
section525 sextion525 Red Bluff, Ca 1975 Ford Bronco 4x4 Join Date: Feb 2001 Posts: 14,909 Vehicle Specs	They look awesome on that stang. Post a pic of your truck in a similar position and I'll photochop them on for you! __________________ Support the Forum '13 3.5 Explorer '08 2.0 Focus '75 5.0 Bronco '04 6.0 Super Duty

01-18-2003, 08:07 PM	#7
james t moderation Texarkana AR/TX 94 SAS sport Join Date: Jan 2002 Posts: 11,248 Vehicle Specs (Original Poster)	wow, three "yes" votes... i figured i would get 30 "hell no, those are fugly" votes and one "i kinda like 'em" vote. anyway, im starting to like them more and more, and even though im not crazy about them in the alone shot, they look d@mn good to me on the stang. they also look d@mn good on this kid's stang... i see him tommorrow so i guess ill tell him ill do it. BTW, keep the votes comin', i havent totally made up my mind yet... EDIT- i have no pics of my ride in that position, i do however have a side shot that may match that second pic... here ya go... __________________ my rebuild "It started as a hobby, slowly turned into a lifestyle, then spiralled downward into mental illness. My lawnmower has tree rash on it."

01-18-2003, 08:01 PM	#3
Robb Wannabe Elite Explorer Join Date: Feb 2002 Posts: 10,398 Vehicle Specs	I vote "trade". Be different! Robb

01-18-2003, 08:02 PM	#4
88vert Wannabe Elite Explorer clinton,iowa 94 unlimited Join Date: Aug 2001 Posts: 5,360 Vehicle Specs	They would look bad ass on your ex

01-18-2003, 08:13 PM	#8
Robb Wannabe Elite Explorer Join Date: Feb 2002 Posts: 10,398 Vehicle Specs	James, Do you have a side view of your truck? This might be easier to photochop: Robb

01-18-2003, 08:16 PM	#9
Robb Wannabe Elite Explorer Join Date: Feb 2002 Posts: 10,398 Vehicle Specs	Or this:

01-18-2003, 08:18 PM	#10
james t moderation Texarkana AR/TX 94 SAS sport Join Date: Jan 2002 Posts: 11,248 Vehicle Specs (Original Poster)	DAMMIT ROBB!! lol, way to pull through! 5 minutes later, and you've got pics out the @ss! lol let me see if i have a side shot somewere i can scan, be back in a minute... __________________ my rebuild "It started as a hobby, slowly turned into a lifestyle, then spiralled downward into mental illness. My lawnmower has tree rash on it."

01-18-2003, 08:19 PM	#11
section525 sextion525 Red Bluff, Ca 1975 Ford Bronco 4x4 Join Date: Feb 2001 Posts: 14,909 Vehicle Specs	... Attached Images __________________ Support the Forum '13 3.5 Explorer '08 2.0 Focus '75 5.0 Bronco '04 6.0 Super Duty

01-18-2003, 08:24 PM	#12
james t moderation Texarkana AR/TX 94 SAS sport Join Date: Jan 2002 Posts: 11,248 Vehicle Specs (Original Poster)	thanx section! you're way too fast, you shopped it before i could even scan a pic! anyway, here is another... this is as "side shot" as it gets in my album. Attached Images __________________ my rebuild "It started as a hobby, slowly turned into a lifestyle, then spiralled downward into mental illness. My lawnmower has tree rash on it."

01-18-2003, 08:28 PM	#13
Robb Wannabe Elite Explorer Join Date: Feb 2002 Posts: 10,398 Vehicle Specs	This pic might be too much from the front, but who cares? I am starting to dig this car:

01-18-2003, 08:32 PM	#14
section525 sextion525 Red Bluff, Ca 1975 Ford Bronco 4x4 Join Date: Feb 2001 Posts: 14,909 Vehicle Specs	... Attached Images __________________ Support the Forum '13 3.5 Explorer '08 2.0 Focus '75 5.0 Bronco '04 6.0 Super Duty

01-18-2003, 08:33 PM	#15
section525 sextion525 Red Bluff, Ca 1975 Ford Bronco 4x4 Join Date: Feb 2001 Posts: 14,909 Vehicle Specs	That one kinda sucked. It's all about the angles. __________________ Support the Forum '13 3.5 Explorer '08 2.0 Focus '75 5.0 Bronco '04 6.0 Super Duty

01-18-2003, 08:44 PM	#16
Robb Wannabe Elite Explorer Join Date: Feb 2002 Posts: 10,398 Vehicle Specs	Not sure if this is your style James, but I really dig those ARs. They remind me of the good 'ol Cragars that all the classics used to have (I had a set on my 73 Mach one). They have an older, classier look than the CobraR's do, but that is just me. Both have their good points, but I dig the ARs more. Robb btw: Great Pics section525!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

01-18-2003, 11:26 PM	#17
james t moderation Texarkana AR/TX 94 SAS sport Join Date: Jan 2002 Posts: 11,248 Vehicle Specs (Original Poster)	thanks again, section. thats enough for me to make my mind up. im getting them. hell, they're free! and they're not Cobra R's! he's even gonna pay for dismount/remount balancing and everything. yea Robb, i hear ya on the 'ole Crager thing. i have some serious street rod blood in my family, and i guess i just have a soft spot for all things "retro-rodding". kinda shows up in my sport truck ideas. i also wanted some flamed bar stools for the house, but the wife didnt take to that idea. i also like the idea that i get 8's in the front, and 9.5's in the rear. i know no one here likes this look, but i like barely smaller tires on the front. nothing drastic, i just like the rear a tad bit wider than the front. __________________ my rebuild "It started as a hobby, slowly turned into a lifestyle, then spiralled downward into mental illness. My lawnmower has tree rash on it."

01-21-2003, 11:04 PM	#18
rocket 5979 Resident Gearhead Lake Villa, Illinois '03 XLT 4.6 Join Date: Apr 2002 Posts: 4,017 Vehicle Specs	Hey james good pick. I dont mean topick on the guys with the cobra r rims but it seems that thought they do look really good everyone seems to have them. at least now you will be different plus they dont look bad at all which is of course the main point. take a pic or two (and post them!!!)once you get em on. lol i know if i didnt include the post them disclaimer we would get no pics here. lol. good luck. __________________ 2003 4.6 V8 XLT Black Explorer, Kenne Bell 2.2 Supercharger, VT Billet bottom end, MPH 2.5 Heads, Blower cams, A1000 custom fuel system, and on and on... 2009 6.6 V8 Pontiac G8 GT, Twin Turbo, 402ci, Turbocam, Circle D Built 6L80E, Circle D 3000 Stall, new fuel system on its way...Shooting for 750+rwhp and easy middle 10's. 2002 4.0 V6 Explorer Sport, CAI, Gibson Exhaust... 2005 3.9 V8 Lincoln LS, KBX Performance Garrett Turbo System...Sold...

01-21-2003, 11:15 PM	#19
FrankRizzo Elite Explorer Los Angeles, CA 330 XLT Join Date: Sep 2001 Posts: 965 Vehicle Specs	You should do it ASAP! I aint never seen rims like that on an Explorer befoe..... Attached Images __________________ Yeah........I still lurk around here...... =======>Gone, but not forgotten..........<======= click

01-21-2003, 11:21 PM	#20
rocket 5979 Resident Gearhead Lake Villa, Illinois '03 XLT 4.6 Join Date: Apr 2002 Posts: 4,017 Vehicle Specs	Hey Frank Man i love stickdeath.com it is toooooo funny. did yousee the alqeada cam ones? those are funny. the carrot patch one is funny too just have to read the story before entering. __________________ 2003 4.6 V8 XLT Black Explorer, Kenne Bell 2.2 Supercharger, VT Billet bottom end, MPH 2.5 Heads, Blower cams, A1000 custom fuel system, and on and on... 2009 6.6 V8 Pontiac G8 GT, Twin Turbo, 402ci, Turbocam, Circle D Built 6L80E, Circle D 3000 Stall, new fuel system on its way...Shooting for 750+rwhp and easy middle 10's. 2002 4.0 V6 Explorer Sport, CAI, Gibson Exhaust... 2005 3.9 V8 Lincoln LS, KBX Performance Garrett Turbo System...Sold...