My new drag wheel/tire setup

I originally wanted these, but they're outta stock
http://www.americanmuscle.com/17x9-1995-cobra-r-black.html



These should be here on Mon:
http://www.americanmuscle.com/silver-sc-17x9.html





Hopefully they clear the rear Brembos. I've seen a few pictures of them on the front of Cobras that have the 13" Cobra brakes. I dont think our rear brakes are too much bigger than the front Cobra PBR calipers.



About to order DRs, but debating on 275/40/17 M/Ts or the new 275/40/17 Nitto NT05Rs. Leaning towards the NT05Rs b/c they're quite a bit cheaper, and I know how hard the M/Ts hook. Maybe the NT05Rs will be a little more forgiving on my half shafts, but not quite as pussified as the 555Rs:ronlove:

 

Nice looking rims. I'm looking forward to hearing a review on those tires too.

 

Damn, and a few weeks ago I had a set of the Cobra R's.

Like the new set though.

 

Thanks. I like the very simple design. Looks almost like it's supposed to be a drag wheel.

Well I was watching an auction for some M/Ts while I'm stuck on the desk today at work. Between talking to my supervisor and dropping a duece, I missed the deadline. So it looks like I will be getting the NT05Rs. I will let everyone know how I like them and how they perform in the next week or so...

 

Road in my buddy's superbee with CCW's and NT05 drag radials. Hooked very nice, even on a cold night, with no warm up and fighting against 565rwhp. Me likey.

 

Well, they clear the brakes (by a lot) which I was kinda worried about b/c of their flat spoke design. But the hub is too small by about 2mm or so. I used 5mm spacers to clear the "lip" on our axle hub. I will eventually look for a place to machine them out a litle bit, but for now, the 5mm spacer setup will be fine. I get over 11 complete turns on the lugnuts.








And a shot showing that there will be plenty of room even w/o the spacers...

 

What did you use to get that picture...LOL!

 

Should be a nice set up once bored to fit. And I think you will LOVE the NT05's. Heard nothing but good things about them, and some even pulling the front wheels on a Jeep with em! I think Nitto hit a home run with those.
What are you running for shafts and rear?

 

Lol, all pics taken with my cell phone.

Stock rear end. If a guy on craigslist gets back to me, I'll be getting some BFGs for cheap. Will get the NT05Rs next time. I don't plan to run low low psi and launch hard. They will just help keep me from spinning when I roll into it. Will hopefully be getting the getrag setupsoon tho...

 

10/4, just be careful. If you happen to break one, hit me up, i still have my stockers... think i'll go the Wavetrac route, i just upgraded to the 09 r/t shafts, so the WT should do me nicely.

 

Nice find! Wheel looks good.

 

Gonna give the guy on CL one more day to get back to me, if not, looks like I'll be getting some NT05Rs...

 

Thanks. I really like the way they look. Digging the simple flat 5 spoke design. Almost like an uncool, unpolished version of the Bogart/HHP wheels.

 

Get those machined. We'll all feel better

 

Wow I like those, so they fit on there with now spacers? With no spacer how do they sit in the wheel well, far in or stick out?

I think im going to order a pair and powdercoat them black! Or just wait till ones you wanted come back in stock, hmm...

I also found these on there they are +26mm offset opposed to the +24mm offset yours are, what will that do to the rime bring it closer to the body or farther away? Anyone?

http://www.americanmuscle.com/17x9-03cobra-wheel-black.html

Because im about to purchase them.

 

Means the hub mounting surface will be closer to the face side of the wheel (bringing the wheel deeper into the well or towards the car). +26 works, i've used 18" Cobra R OE Creation that has +26 offset in the rear, and had no issues. (actually, i think i was the first guy to try that.) REALLY old thread below.
http://www.lxforums.com/board/showthread.php?t=43733&highlight=Dookie+Cobra

 

I'm looking for a machine shopthis week. Would I be better off with a wheel repair shop or just a general machine shop w/ CNC/lathe capabilities...??

With the 5mm spacer, they look to sit flush, but that might change once tires are mounted. Once machined, they should fit a little better and will defintely be inside the fender. Getting tires tonight and will mount them as soon as I get the wheels machined out...

 

Any industrial machine shop can do it, but you may have better luck with pricing and getting it done in a reasonable amount of time with a dedicated wheel repair facility.

 

What do you mean by machined, what do they do to them?

 

Chuck em up in a lathe and cut the metal away. If it's close, get a bore hone and do it yourself with a drill.