Cobra R's??????

[Jornum1]

Hey guys, I might catch some flack for this, but I have heard of people putting Cobra R's on explorers. I know most of you are offroaders, but just wondering if anyone has any info on this? Is it a good idea? are they actually a truck wheel? Where can I get them cheap. I have seen them and think they look great. Just wondering. Thanks all.

 

[Kris Guilbeaux]

No, I think that the cobra R rims look good on Explorer too... I once saw a 92 explroer sport with a set on it. and it looked sweet it was not lowered stock hight 2wd. If I were you I would go for it but the thingI would do first if you have a 91-94 get rear disc brake because the drums dont look to hot behinde the cobra R rim..



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Kris Guilbeaux
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http://www.tisd.net/~guilbeau/explorer.html

 

[Jornum1]

thanks Kris, do you know anyplace where I can get them at a good price? I heard one guy on here he could get them for 169 each or something like that. Thanks for your help
Jason
btw I have a 99 sport, so I have disc brakes all around

 

[BrianW]

i saw them at Brothers. Its a mustang performance place. i'll look and find the catolog and find you some numbers..they are 169 a piece. Thats the titanium not chrome. The chrome are like 229 along with the painted.
Brian

 

[QTRMILE]

Check with Kenny Brown and Steeda. Both have tinkered with "sport" versions of the explorer. I know Steeda offers R's marketed specifically for the Explorer...

Good luck, Rob

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no Explorers, but plenty of Fords:
'82 Mustang GT 351W
'82 F250 351W
'91 Mustang LX 5.0
'78 Mustang II pro street

 

[Jornum1]

QTRMILE,

Hey thanks alot, where can I get ahold of them? Do you know their web addresses? Just wondering, thanks
Jason

 

[QTRMILE]

Both of these companies focus most of their efforts towards Mustangs, so I'm not sure how much info their is on their websites, but here they are nontheless:
www.steeda.com www.kennybrown.com

Steeda actually offers a complete truck catalog. I think there is probably more info on the Kenny Brown site. Both companies have a reputation for excellent products (not always the cheapest prices...)

FWIW, I love the look of R's on Explorers. I've been trying to talk a buddy into going with them on his AWD 5.0 '97.

Good luck, Rob

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no Explorers, but plenty of Fords:
'82 Mustang GT 351W
'82 F250 351W
'91 Mustang LX 5.0
'78 Mustang II pro street

 

[AL]

Hey man just read about your topic and have the found the best price. I also have a mustang so I have lots of magazines to find this stuff in. Ford Racing Performance Parts (Part number M-1007-D178) has the rims for 150 bucks. They are 17x8's though but that should hold plenty of tire. Hope this helps you out.

AL

 

[Jornum1]

thanks guys, I appreciate your help.
Hey al, do you know the number or web address of the place you are talking about? Thats a really good price. Thanks again everyone
Jason