4.6L General Discussion This section is for non-tech specific information pertaining to 4.6L (Modular) Mustangs built from 1996 to 2004.

Black Chrome Cobra Rims

Thread Tools
 
Search this Thread
 
Old 01-26-2010, 07:02 PM
  #11  
crash
BrandofPoop
 
crash's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jan 2007
Location: Bay Area
Posts: 3,835
Default

The only thing I'd be worried about on black chrome rims would be that they can chip as easily as chrome rims do....other than that they look like ****!
crash is offline  
Old 01-26-2010, 07:10 PM
  #12  
Z28KLR
4th Gear Member
 
Z28KLR's Avatar
 
Join Date: Nov 2009
Location: SoCal
Posts: 1,826
Default

I'm pretty sure it's just a coating that is applied over normal chrome; I saw one with a few scratches on it and the scratches looked like little chrome pinstripes.
Z28KLR is offline  
Old 01-26-2010, 07:15 PM
  #13  
teej281
4.6L Section Moderator
 
teej281's Avatar
 
Join Date: Nov 2007
Location: South Central PA
Posts: 10,286
Default

Originally Posted by budders
315/35-17 are for 17 inch wheels right? would you go with 315/35-18's for 18 inch wheels in the rear? same for the front
You would go with 315/30-18's or 335/30-18's for an 18x10.5 rear wheel. for an 18x10 rear wheel i wouldnt go over a 315. 335's might work but they will be stretched that much more than they would be on a 10.5 rear wheel. For an 18x9 inch wheel, you would want a 275/35-18 for the front. If youre running that width on the rear, you could probably get away with a 285 or maybe even a 295 but that would be pushing it pretty far.
teej281 is offline  
Old 01-27-2010, 07:17 PM
  #14  
DrDeaths01GT
2nd Gear Member
Thread Starter
 
DrDeaths01GT's Avatar
 
Join Date: Dec 2007
Location: Georgia
Posts: 216
Default

Originally Posted by effin' speedracer
Do some research before you buy a set of black chrome rims...
and why would i need to do this? is there a problem with these rims?
DrDeaths01GT is offline  
Old 01-27-2010, 07:23 PM
  #15  
crash
BrandofPoop
 
crash's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jan 2007
Location: Bay Area
Posts: 3,835
Default

Originally Posted by DrDeaths01GT
and why would i need to do this? is there a problem with these rims?
Everything, they have been know to detonate at the sight of ugly people! Be careful who sees you
crash is offline  
Old 01-27-2010, 09:25 PM
  #16  
natedog
3rd Gear Member
 
natedog's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jun 2008
Location: Austin
Posts: 548
Default

For my 18x10.5 in chrome cobras I got 305/30/18 on the back and they fit just right. Don't feel like you have to at least get 315. They usually have a big jump in price between those two sizes.
natedog is offline  
Old 01-27-2010, 09:51 PM
  #17  
teej281
4.6L Section Moderator
 
teej281's Avatar
 
Join Date: Nov 2007
Location: South Central PA
Posts: 10,286
Default

Originally Posted by natedog
For my 18x10.5 in chrome cobras I got 305/30/18 on the back and they fit just right. Don't feel like you have to at least get 315. They usually have a big jump in price between those two sizes.
What tires are you running??? I need some new rear tires for my 18x10.5's and i cant seem to find any that i like that arent expensive as HELL!!!
teej281 is offline  
Old 01-28-2010, 11:08 AM
  #18  
RiCe_KiLlEr
4th Gear Member
 
RiCe_KiLlEr's Avatar
 
Join Date: Dec 2005
Location: Deltona, fl
Posts: 1,239
Default

i got the black cobra rims with a chrome lip from americanmuscle.com. 17x10.5s in the rear and 17x9 up front. i have 315-35-17 in the back and 275-40-17 up front. I love the rims, and if you get a tire i suggest you spend the few extra dollars and get good tires from them, I have the sumitomos and I dont like them. also 4.10 gears to me are the best bang for the buck performance wise, make a world of a difference
RiCe_KiLlEr is offline  
Old 01-28-2010, 11:17 AM
  #19  
99 GT vert
5th Gear Member
 
99 GT vert's Avatar
 
Join Date: Sep 2006
Location: Northwest Ohio (Fort Wayne Area)
Posts: 4,760
Default

Just an FYI if you are looking to get the dd cobras wait a bit they are in the process of retooling the machine to make the wheels a bit lighter. As soon as they get the next batch out I am ordering a set of dd black chrome
99 GT vert is offline  
Old 01-28-2010, 11:47 AM
  #20  
03BottleFedGT
3rd Gear Member
 
03BottleFedGT's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jun 2006
Location: GA
Posts: 964
Default

Yeah spend the extra and get the nittos, when I get home from work ill post up some pics of mine.
03BottleFedGT is offline  


Quick Reply: Black Chrome Cobra Rims



All times are GMT -5. The time now is 07:25 AM.