CCW Wheel Size

TorchRedCobra03

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Good Morning Everyone,

I will be ordering my CCW wheels this week for my 2003 cobra...:)

Wondering if I should go with the 18x9 in the front or 18x9.5

I have steeda suspension and lowering springs, wondering if I am going to have rubbing issues with the 9.5

Let me know!
 
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Have you looked at tire size availability and pricing between the two? You might find one size has more options than the other or one is more expensive than the other. Not sure if there are fitment issues with the 9.5.
 

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Why do all these questions go in road side vs the specific sections? Been a ton of this lately.
 

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Good Morning Everyone,

I will be ordering my CCW wheels today...:)

Wondering if I should go with the 18x9 in the front or 18x9.5

I have steeda suspension and lowering springs, wondering if I am going to have rubbing issues with the 9.5
All depends on the offset. All GT500s came with 9.5" wheels up front with a 45mm offset. With less offset, you could run into problems. I'm running a 285/40-19 on the stock SVTPP wheel up front, so there is room for tire that size tire. But how low could I go before rubbing? I'm thinking not a whole lot. Realize these tires are 28" tall. Anything you put on an 18" wheel should not be close to that height. I'd see what wheel width the tire manufacturer recommends for the size you want and choose your wheel width accordingly.
 

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Definitely go 18x11 in the rear if you're going to be spending $3k+ on CCW wheels. In essence, that 11" width will accodomate a 315/335 size tire easily and provide a much aggressive look. As for the fronts, I'd personally go with a 18x9.5 as it'll provide a slightly deeper lip versus the 18x9.
 

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I have tf 18x9 and 18x11. Just be prepared to roll the rear fenders.
 

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CCW recommends 9.5" in the front. I have 18x9.5 and 18x11 with my classics. I didn't need to roll the fenders until I dropped the rear a little more a month or so ago. I noticed it started to rub on the fenders now. I purchased the east wood fender roller and will be rolling them this weekend.
 

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CCW recommends 9.5" in the front. I have 18x9.5 and 18x11 with my classics. I didn't need to roll the fenders until I dropped the rear a little more a month or so ago. I noticed it started to rub on the fenders now. I purchased the east wood fender roller and will be rolling them this weekend.
do you have any other pictures of your car you can send me?
 

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