Will 2003 Cobra wheels fit? Pics?

[the_tool_man]

Hi all:

I've searched but could not find a definate answer for my '01 Sport. I know the '95 Cobra R style wheels fit (or at least, it's commonly believed that they fit). They are 17x9 with 5.98" backspacing. 2003 Cobra wheels are the same size, but have a 6.12" backspacing. Will the 0.14" difference be enough to keep them from fitting without spacers? Thanks!

Oh, and if anyone has pictures of these wheels on an X, I'd like to see them.

Regards,
John.

 

[the_tool_man]

More:

2000 Cobra R wheels have the same backspacing as 2003 Cobra wheels. If anybody knows for sure if one will fit, the other should, too.

Regards,
John.

 

[Hartman]

Yes they will fit.

 

[the_tool_man]

Update:

Forget what I said about 2000 Cobra R wheels. They are 18x9, not 17x9, so even if they fit, it doesn't mean 2003 Cobra wheels fit.

Hartman, thanks for the reply. Where have you seen this?

Regards,
John.

 

[EricM]

I think somebody said they won't clear the front hub. Yep:

http://www.explorerforum.com/forums/showthread.php?t=61454&highlight=cobra+wheels

AFS replicas might fit though. I've seen them on new Xs.