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Old 09-05-2006, 11:56 AM
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Ok i got an 87 5.0 gt. i was thinking about putting some 17" cobra R's on it. right now it has the stock 15"s. anyways, i was wondering if i HAVE to put disc brakes on there to put those wheels on. it costs a lot to convert to disc, this is why i'm asking. i'm assuming that i have drum brakes, but i'm not positive. any help on this issue???
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Old 09-05-2006, 12:16 PM
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You have drums in the rear.... and no you do not HAVE TO convert it. Also, make sure you get them for a 4 lug and not 5.
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Old 09-06-2006, 10:30 PM
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ok so if i have front disc and rear drums, is that going to affect the kind of wheels i can get???
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Old 09-06-2006, 10:33 PM
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nope not at all, just be sure you get the 4 lug rims not the 5 lug
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Old 09-06-2006, 10:58 PM
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heres my car with 00 special ed. GT wheels, 17" W/ 245-45. I have the 5 lug conversion but like stated before they make cobra Rs in 4 lug. As you can see I have drums in the rear

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