Cobra Repo Chrome Rims Ok?

[Esimmons81]

Looking at getting some 17x9 rims to put on my 03 cobra. I see that LMR makes them for 600$ also Amercan Muscle sells them along with Wheels replica. Does anyone have any experience with the quality of the chrome and have they held up? Thanks

 

[Bdubbs]

Don't go with replica wheels! I'm actually afraid that all of those you listed are likely made from same manufacturers, which I believe is China. I had chrome peeling on inside of rim and outside on 1 wheel. No replies when I sent pictures and email. I'd check with AFS wheels first.

 

[RI-SVT]

Is tough to get quality chrome plating on wheels your paying short money for IMO, I have bought from AFS happy with there wheels.

 

[GodStang]

I have had American Muscle since 2007. Not bad.

 

[jbrown1238]

Looking at getting some 17x9 rims to put on my 03 cobra. I see that LMR makes them for 600$ also Amercan Muscle sells them along with Wheels replica. Does anyone have any experience with the quality of the chrome and have they held up? Thanks

I went with the LMR 03 Chrome wheels for my V8 Ranger and could not be happier. I have 45,000 miles on them and the chrome is perfect. They balanced out well and spin smooth. No problems at all!

 

[WheelStander]

I've had AmericanMuscle 17 by 10.5 in the back for 5 years no issues

 

[cj428mach]

I also have AM reps on my car now for about 2 yrs and love them. I went with AM cause I knew if I had any issues they'd stand behind them.

Why not go with 10.5"?

 

[Esimmons81]

Thanks for the replies guys! I tried calling LMR on Friday and talk to them ab who makes there rims and what warranty they have and the fitment of the oem center caps but I couldn't reach them and they were closed yesterday but I did get a hold of American Muscle and they were great. They didn't have just the rims as a package like LMR so I asked to price match and he even got them down to ab 604$ shipped and said there warranty was 1 year but they have been known to take care of ppl if anything happens a little after a year or so. I'm glad to hear ppl are having luck with the rims from both places but I really like how AM will stand by there product and the customer service was great. I was choosing a 17x9 all around so I can just run a 275 on the front and rear. If I need to really grip get a pair of 15 in with drag radials. I just don't see the point in having to spend big $ on 315's to drive back and forth from the beach and car cruises. Plus I will be able to rotate the tires as well.

 

[silver03svt]

I have chrome 10th anniversary from AM on my 03. No issues with the chrome at all. One wheel had a small knick that was chromed over, AM sent replacement out, and shipping label to return the old one.

 

[jbrown1238]

Thanks for the replies guys! I tried calling LMR on Friday and talk to them ab who makes there rims and what warranty they have and the fitment of the oem center caps but I couldn't reach them and they were closed yesterday but I did get a hold of American Muscle and they were great. They didn't have just the rims as a package like LMR so I asked to price match and he even got them down to ab 604$ shipped and said there warranty was 1 year but they have been known to take care of ppl if anything happens a little after a year or so. I'm glad to hear ppl are having luck with the rims from both places but I really like how AM will stand by there product and the customer service was great. I was choosing a 17x9 all around so I can just run a 275 on the front and rear. If I need to really grip get a pair of 15 in with drag radials. I just don't see the point in having to spend big $ on 315's to drive back and forth from the beach and car cruises. Plus I will be able to rotate the tires as well.

Not sure about the AM's but the SVT center caps fit perfect on the LMR's. Probably the same for the AM's.

 

[choate]

Thanks for the replies guys! I tried calling LMR on Friday and talk to them ab who makes there rims and what warranty they have and the fitment of the oem center caps but I couldn't reach them and they were closed yesterday but I did get a hold of American Muscle and they were great. They didn't have just the rims as a package like LMR so I asked to price match and he even got them down to ab 604$ shipped and said there warranty was 1 year but they have been known to take care of ppl if anything happens a little after a year or so. I'm glad to hear ppl are having luck with the rims from both places but I really like how AM will stand by there product and the customer service was great. I was choosing a 17x9 all around so I can just run a 275 on the front and rear. If I need to really grip get a pair of 15 in with drag radials. I just don't see the point in having to spend big $ on 315's to drive back and forth from the beach and car cruises. Plus I will be able to rotate the tires as well.

Depending on what kind of tires you are looking at 315/35r17 street tires are pretty cheap. The MT streets are like $175 a tire. Just saying.

 

[Esimmons81]

That's not a bad price for them! I guess I was reading there was clearance issues with the IRS and I didn't want to have to modify for them to fit 315s. I figured since i already have a extra set of 26x10.50x15 MT drag radials from my c6 and would use them on a light weight rim for the track. More give on the sidewall and figured better 60'.