04sleeper offset vs flush fender post pics!!!

Which would you rather?

  • 04sleeper

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    Votes: 1 16.7%

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Jrrycurl

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So I’ve been talking to Steve a bit about some wheels. Trying to decide which way to go with the offset. Can I see who has the different offsets and wheel sizes? Looking at 19x11 on a solid rear axle. Strange coil overs. Thanks!!!
 

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I recommend staying away from 19's, Tire selection sucks, very few options. I'd recommend tucking them in, can always use wheel spacers to push them out. Fender flush you are stuck with what you get. I suggest going with 18's.
 

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I recommend staying away from 19's, Tire selection sucks, very few options. I'd recommend tucking them in, can always use wheel spacers to push them out. Fender flush you are stuck with what you get. I suggest going with 18's.


Good point on the spacer. Can always push them out. I’m either going with 305/30 or 325/30 for a tire. I like how 19s fill the wheel well especially in the front. I have 18s now. Good points though man. Can I see your set up?
 

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I just went through this.. last year and spent a lot of time trying to figure out what I wanted.

All the bigger wheel haters will tell you stay away from 19s they are to big. Make your own decisions. Ccw 505 look killer in 19. These where my second choice. There's a yellow cobra online ypu can find and a black one with some pictures

If you get the correct wheel they look great and fit perfectly. Not matter what people say. It just depends on the wheel. Some big wheels look awful though so make ur decision wisely.

19s are perfect for the car just like 19s are. They offer r888r in many sizes. They are just more expensive options. I have greater than 700 rwhp and the r888r handles it nice. Much better than my r 17 275 on stock rim.

I have 19x 11 and 305 r888r.
You can even get MT tires in 19 as well.

If your going to get slicks get a 15 inch rim for the larger backwall. I plan to get a rear wheel set up one day. But the r888r are great for the street.


As for street driving there wasn't a difference in ride quality either but I have mm coilovers and full suspension.

My suggestion go 19s and don't look back. The stance and look of the car is changed for the better.

Steve has a picture of 19 inch chicanes on a silver cobra they are to big in my opinion as that wheel doest compliment the car well when larger as some wheels do.

So I’ve been talking to Steve a bit about some wheels. Trying to decide which way to go with the offset. Can I see who has the different offsets and wheel sizes? Looking at 19x11 on a solid rear axle. Strange coil overs. Thanks!!!
The orange car has 19s.

The silver and orange cobra pic shows difference between 18 and 19s.

I have more pictures saved elsewhere but it's all easy to find with a Google search.
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Just want to correct this.. and say their are fewer options than 18 but still plenty.
Things are changing. 19s are on more sports cars as standard now. I have found a couple of tires that should be able to hold the 700hp that I would put on my car.

The new gt 350 had 19 inch carbon fiber wheels and all the European cars have 19 or 20s.

I agree tuck the tire so you can lower it and get it under the fender when you hit a bump
I recommend staying away from 19's, Tire selection sucks, very few options. I'd recommend tucking them in, can always use wheel spacers to push them out. Fender flush you are stuck with what you get. I suggest going with 18's.

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Just want to correct this.. and say their are fewer options than 18 but still plenty.
Things are changing. 19s are on more sports cars as standard now. I have found a couple of tires that should be able to hold the 700hp that I would put on my car.

The new gt 350 had 19 inch carbon fiber wheels and all the European cars have 19 or 20s.

I agree tuck the tire so you can lower it and get it under the fender when you hit a bump

2004 Cobra 2.9 Whipple


I appreciate it man!!! Ya I’m gonna stick with these 19s. I’ll def look to tucking them. And I do like how the 305s look. Here’s a snapshot of the prospect wheels. Different coatings and colors but these are the designs.
 

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Those will look killer.
Please post pics
I appreciate it man!!! Ya I’m gonna stick with these 19s. I’ll def look to tucking them. And I do like how the 305s look. Here’s a snapshot of the prospect wheels. Different coatings and colors but these are the designs.

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Fender flush

So Steve is making wheels again? Bet his PM box is blowing up right now


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Anybody know about sra size differences? How and where to measure. Car was equipped with it when I got it. Idk what kind he had installed. I need to know before ordering wheels from Steve. Thanks
 

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Does yours tuck in the rear? Sexy set up!!!
Yes, I did that on purpose. They stick in by 1/4" to give just a tad of room for tire bulge. The fender flush option will stick out past the fender with any tire bulge. That's why I did it. Thanks
 

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