98 Cobra wheel spare?

[NyteByte]

I need a favor from the 2000 Cobra R owners.

I need to verify that a 17x8 1998 Cobra wheel will clear the 4-piston Brembo calipers.

I have an 03 Cobra and my front calipers are pretty much toast from one too many open-track sessions. I want to replace them with the Brembo 00R kit, but in winter, I need to mount my 98 Cobra wheels which have snow tires.

I just need to be absolutely sure that the 98 Cobra wheel will clear those Brembo calipers. I've heard that the 2000 R came with a 98 Cobra wheel as a spare, but I wanted to be sure.

Can one of you guys pop your trunk and take a peek for me? I'd greatly appreciate it.

 

[Philcsag1]

yes they will

OEM real factory ford 1998, 17 x 8 wheels clear the 2000 R Brembo calipers

from Maximum Motorsports web site.

Get the stopping power of the 2000 Cobra R today! This bolt-on front brake kit for 1994 to 2004 Mustangs include 4-piston aluminum calipers, high performance brake pads, cadmium-plated 13" vented discs (plain, gas-slotted or cross-drilled), and braided stainless steel DOT brake hoses.

This kit requires 17" wheels with 50mm clearance to the back of the spokes. We have found that Cobra R rims (17x9), 1998 Cobra rims (17x8), and Konig Villain rims (17x9) will fit.

 

[NyteByte]

Sweet. Thanks for the info!

 

[Philcsag1]

yes they will

OEM real factory ford 1998, 17 x 8 wheels clear the 2000 R Brembo calipers

from Maximum Motorsports web site.

Get the stopping power of the 2000 Cobra R today! This bolt-on front brake kit for 1994 to 2004 Mustangs include 4-piston aluminum calipers, high performance brake pads, cadmium-plated 13" vented discs (plain, gas-slotted or cross-drilled), and braided stainless steel DOT brake hoses.

This kit requires 17" wheels with 50mm clearance to the back of the spokes. We have found that Cobra R rims (17x9), 1998 Cobra rims (17x8), and Konig Villain rims (17x9) will fit.

But your space saver spare rim will no longer work on the front.