OEM vs. AFS Cobra R Wheels
superflash
I've been searching in these almost 8,000 postings but haven't found this
question yet, so I appologize if it is a dumb or tired question:
I want to buy some new wheels for my 95 Mustang GT Conv. and I meant to buy
them at Diversified Products Marketing for $1,100, the best price I have
seen yet for the OEM Ford SVT 1995 Cobra R Chrome wheels 17"x9". But I did
some more research to be sure and send some faxes and emails to other
companies. One of those companies, AFS (Auto Fleet Sales, Inc.) sent me some
info about their replicas: they offer them in 17x8, 17x9, and 17x10.5. Some
of the advantages the salesman point out were that theirs have the wheel's
finish work of higher quality than the OEM's, they are pre-hand polished,
hte paint is baked on the rim (OEM's are spray painted), they are clear
coated for protection, and most of all, if the OEM's center cap gets lost or
stolen, you have to buy the new entire wheel again.
So my question is this, is all this true? And, it is also true that if I
loose my OEM center cap I won't be able to get a replacement? Are the center
caps easily stolen from the outside?
Thanks for any help on this,
Sincerely,
Eduardo Marquez Blake
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superflash
are $1,050 set of 4 (free shipping), and the OEMs are $1,100 plus shipping
(about $60-70).
Thanks for any comment on this.
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"superflash" <NOSPAM-...@telnor.net> wrote in message
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nosmatt
oem is hubcentric. much better quality than a cheap imatation. if the cost is
this close, its a no brainer.
good luck
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Thanks for the reply. I think I'll need all the luck in the world because I
really know don't know anything about wheels, as you will see in my next
question:
What's hubcentric and what's the advantage?
Thanks again for you help.
Sincerely,
Eduardo Marquez Blake
"nosmatt" <nos...@eatme-blowme.com> wrote in message
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wood...@nospam.com
<NOSPAM-...@telnor.net> wrote:
>Sorry, I forgot to mention the price for the replicas: the AFS 17x9 chromes
>are $1,050 set of 4 (free shipping), and the OEMs are $1,100 plus shipping
>(about $60-70).
>
>Thanks for any comment on this.
if you're a 5-lugger, tirerack.com is the best deal as they mount and
balance for free....plus 3 warehouses so shipping cost is less (vs.
single warehouse in CA...so if you're in NY, it's about $100 shipping
vs. ~$40 coming out of, say, Ohio)
they dont have 17" 4-lug wheels though
superflash
tirerack.com but I had to buy new tires (from discount tires) when I was
visiting my girlfriend in San Diego, and I couldn't wait because my tires
wasn't good for traveling anymore. So I already have four new 255/45-17.
What I'm really looking for right now are only the wheels, but I can't make
up my mind yet. Does the OEM are really better than the AFS's? and does the
center cap can really get stolen easily? Thanks again for all your help
guys.
Sincerely,
Eduardo Marquez Blake
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<wood...@nospam.com> wrote in message
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Ron
them. Charge was $65 for shipping. Also, AFS will sell SLIGHTLY blem-ed
wheels for HUGE savings. I got 4 Cobra chromes for $800 and I can't find
the blems on them.
Ron
nosmatt
you know the part of the hub that extends on the inside,? its about the same
size as the hole in the middle of your factory wheel. well anyway, this has a
very close fit, wheel to hub the is....this is so the wheel is centered on the
hub without haveing the lug nuts do it. this means the wheel will have much less
runout than if the wheel does not ride on the hub and is centered with the lugs
only.
hope that helps........its actually hard to explain.........
superflash wrote:
> Hi,
> Thanks for the reply. I think I'll need all the luck in the world because I
> really know don't know anything about wheels, as you will see in my next
> question:
>
> What's hubcentric and what's the advantage?
>
> Thanks again for you help.
>
> Sincerely,
>
> Eduardo Marquez Blake
>
> "nosmatt" <nos...@eatme-blowme.com> wrote in message
> news:39CA5A96...@eatme-blowme.com...
> >
> > oem is hubcentric. much better quality than a cheap imatation. if the cost
> is
> > this close, its a no brainer.
> > good luck
> >
> > superflash wrote:
> >
> > > Sorry, I forgot to mention the price for the replicas: the AFS 17x9
> chromes
> > > are $1,050 set of 4 (free shipping), and the OEMs are $1,100 plus
> shipping
> > > (about $60-70).
> > >
> > > Thanks for any comment on this.
> > >
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> >
> >
> > visit my reef...
> > http://home.socal.rr.com/griffinsreef/reefpage.html
> > marriage is grand.............divorce is a hundred grand
> >
> > - i have no f^%k%n idea...
> >
> >
>
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WindsorFox <Max Wedge>
> Hi,
> I've been searching in these almost 8,000 postings but haven't found this
> question yet, so I appologize if it is a dumb or tired question:
>
> I want to buy some new wheels for my 95 Mustang GT Conv. and I meant to buy
> them at Diversified Products Marketing for $1,100, the best price I have
> seen yet for the OEM Ford SVT 1995 Cobra R Chrome wheels 17"x9". But I did
> some more research to be sure and send some faxes and emails to other
> companies. One of those companies, AFS (Auto Fleet Sales, Inc.) sent me some
> info about their replicas: they offer them in 17x8, 17x9, and 17x10.5. Some
> of the advantages the salesman point out were that theirs have the wheel's
> finish work of higher quality than the OEM's, they are pre-hand polished,
> hte paint is baked on the rim (OEM's are spray painted), they are clear
> coated for protection, and most of all, if the OEM's center cap gets lost or
> stolen, you have to buy the new entire wheel again.
If it's lost or stolen you can buy a replacement from Ford by sending a copy of
the original receipt showing that you actually own the real Ford wheels.
>
>
> So my question is this, is all this true? And, it is also true that if I
> loose my OEM center cap I won't be able to get a replacement? Are the center
> caps easily stolen from the outside?
It's a pretty big pain. I have new center caps for mine and have yet to install
them because after a mild attempt, I was convinced I couldn't get them out
without damage unless I take the rim off. I didn't try a sucktion cup though. I
won't say a thief can't get it off but I seriously doubt you'd ever lose it.
>
>
> Thanks for any help on this,
>
> Sincerely,
>
> Eduardo Marquez Blake
> nospam_edua...@hotmail.com
>
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WindsorFox <Max Wedge>
> oem is hubcentric. much better quality than a cheap imatation. if the cost is
> this close, its a no brainer.
> good luck
What???!
superflash
the originals.
Eduardo Marquez
eduardo...@hotmail.com
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"WindsorFox <Max Wedge>" <windsorf...@home.com> wrote in message
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> --
> 89 LX, F303, GT-40, Flowmaster Amsoil, Jacobs, Mac
>
> "The frozen North will hatch a flightless bird, who will spread his wings
and
> dominate the Earth.
> He will cause an empire by the sea to fall, to the astonishment and
delight of
> all."
>
> BOYCOTT EXCESSIVE MOTORSPORTS!!
>
>
superflash
wheels (replicas of course), so for the 17x9 Chrome would be $1,050.00
Dlls., and at Diversified Products Marketing, they offered the 17x9 Chrome
OEM Cobra R Wheels for $1,100.00 Dlls. plus $65.00 Shipping. But after what
you are saying here, may be is a better idea to go for the OEMs, right?
Thanks to all!
Eduardo Marquez
eduardo...@hotmail.com
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"Ron" <rkr...@fast.net> wrote in message
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> AFS doesn't charge $100 for shipping. I live in PA and bought wheels from
> them. Charge was $65 for shipping. Also, AFS will sell SLIGHTLY blem-ed
> wheels for HUGE savings. I got 4 Cobra chromes for $800 and I can't find
> the blems on them.
> Ron
>
> <wood...@nospam.com> wrote in message
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> > On Thu, 21 Sep 2000 10:29:46 -0700, "superflash"
> > <NOSPAM-...@telnor.net> wrote:
> >
> > >Sorry, I forgot to mention the price for the replicas: the AFS 17x9
> chromes
> > >are $1,050 set of 4 (free shipping), and the OEMs are $1,100 plus
> shipping
> > >(about $60-70).
> > >
> > >Thanks for any comment on this.
> >
> >
> > if you're a 5-lugger, tirerack.com is the best deal as they mount and
> > balance for free....plus 3 warehouses so shipping cost is less (vs.
> > single warehouse in CA...so if you're in NY, it's about $100 shipping
> > vs. ~$40 coming out of, say, Ohio)
> >
> > they dont have 17" 4-lug wheels though
>
>
superflash
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Kid Bizzar
them yet. They look really nice. Since I live in California, 30 minutes away
from AFS I went and picked them up myself. While there I looked at them and
made sure that they were fine and exactly how I wanted them. Of course, they
were. As for the caps, They are practically impossible to get stolen. Good
Luck.
kidb...@aol.com
92 silver lx 5.0
"I'm on a roll and it's time to go solo
Rollin' in my 5.0
With my ragtop down so my hair can blow" --Vanilla Ice
wood...@nospam.com
<NOSPAM-...@telnor.net> wrote:
>Does the OEM are really better than the AFS's? and does the
>center cap can really get stolen easily?
that company in MM&FF (performance wheel outlet) supposedly makes the
actual OEM wheels
depends on the centercap and if it has locks...if it doesn't then all
you need is a screwdriver
there's also a very easy way to pick those center cap locks, but i
won't say as this can lead to a lot of shit if bad people reads it
wood...@nospam.com
>AFS doesn't charge $100 for shipping. I live in PA and bought wheels from
>them. Charge was $65 for shipping. Also, AFS will sell SLIGHTLY blem-ed
>wheels for HUGE savings. I got 4 Cobra chromes for $800 and I can't find
>the blems on them.
>Ron
you're right, it was around $65 or so....but they charge if you want
the tires mounted and balanced
cheapest to buy everything from tirerack.com though
Discount Tires has a hidden "tire kit" that they don't tell you about
btw
Chris Eaton
cheaper price?
Also, I do not remember where I saw it but I have seen some Cobra R replicas
in an 18" size, anyone have info on those?
CE
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superflash
http://www.brothersperformance.com/shop/mustang/s2006.html
Eduardo Marquez
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"Chris Eaton" <chr...@ramfm.org> wrote in message
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> What is the deal with the tire kit? Does Discount offer the AFS rims at a
> cheaper price?
>
> Also, I do not remember where I saw it but I have seen some Cobra R
replicas
> in an 18" size, anyone have info on those?
>
> CE
>
>
> <wood...@nospam.com> wrote in message
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Eduardo Marquez
Sincerely,
Eduardo Marquez
"nosmatt" <nos...@eatme-blowme.com> wrote in message
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>
> you know the part of the hub that extends on the inside,? its about the
same
> size as the hole in the middle of your factory wheel. well anyway, this
has a
> very close fit, wheel to hub the is....this is so the wheel is centered on
the
> hub without haveing the lug nuts do it. this means the wheel will have
much less
> runout than if the wheel does not ride on the hub and is centered with the
lugs
> only.
> hope that helps........its actually hard to explain.........
>
>
> superflash wrote:
>
> > Hi,
> > Thanks for the reply. I think I'll need all the luck in the world
because I
> > really know don't know anything about wheels, as you will see in my next
> > question:
> >
> > What's hubcentric and what's the advantage?
> >
> > Thanks again for you help.
> >
> > Sincerely,
> >
> > Eduardo Marquez Blake
> >
> > "nosmatt" <nos...@eatme-blowme.com> wrote in message
> > news:39CA5A96...@eatme-blowme.com...
> > >
> > > oem is hubcentric. much better quality than a cheap imatation. if the
cost
> > is
> > > this close, its a no brainer.
> > > good luck
> > >
> > > superflash wrote:
> > >
> > > > Sorry, I forgot to mention the price for the replicas: the AFS 17x9
> > chromes
> > > > are $1,050 set of 4 (free shipping), and the OEMs are $1,100 plus
> > shipping
> > > > (about $60-70).
> > > >
> > > > Thanks for any comment on this.
> > > >
> > > > = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = =
> > > > "superflash" <NOSPAM-...@telnor.net> wrote in message
> > > > news:39ca4480$1...@goliath.newsfeeds.com...
> > > > > So my question is this, is all this true? And, it is also true
that if
> > I
> > > > > loose my OEM center cap I won't be able to get a replacement? Are
the
> > > > center
> > > > > caps easily stolen from the outside?
> > > > >
> > > > > Thanks for any help on this,
> > > > >
> > > > > Sincerely,
> > > > >
> > > > > Eduardo Marquez Blake
> > > > > nospam_edua...@hotmail.com
> > > > >
> > > > >
> > > > >
> > > > >
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> > > --
> > >
> > >
> > > visit my reef...
> > > http://home.socal.rr.com/griffinsreef/reefpage.html
> > > marriage is grand.............divorce is a hundred grand
> > >
> > > - i have no f^%k%n idea...
> > >
> > >
> >
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>
>
> visit my reef...
> http://home.socal.rr.com/griffinsreef/reefpage.html
> marriage is grand.............divorce is a hundred grand
>
> - i have no f^%k%n idea...
>
>