1993 style Cobra replica rim/tire on 1979 Cobra

[escogt]

Unfortunately it looks like the tires are directional and they were mounted incorrectly to begin with.

Trey

Ah, well there you go.

[Rex_Arturus]

Well, thanks for pointing out the detail before I really went and made an @$$ of myself at some show. I put them on the car as the tires were mounted, didn't have a picture for reference... won't put all the blame on the tire shop, as I did tell them they were directional rims and they were labeled on each to what side of the car it would go on right out of the box. I verified with them as they did it. I saw the stickers myself. The rims came from the supplier with stickers on each noting "passenger" etc. So much for quality control....

Glad I and my car gave you all a good laugh. I'll be going now.

[escogt]

Well, thanks for pointing out the detail before I really went and made an @$$ of myself at some show. I put them on the car as the tires were mounted, didn't have a picture for reference... won't put all the blame on the tire shop, as I did tell them they were directional rims and they were labeled on each to what side of the car it would go on right out of the box. I verified with them as they did it. I saw the stickers myself. The rims came from the supplier with stickers on each noting "passenger" etc. So much for quality control....

Glad I and my car gave you all a good laugh. I'll be going now.

It's all good, brother!!

[wraithracing]

Well, thanks for pointing out the detail before I really went and made an @$$ of myself at some show. I put them on the car as the tires were mounted, didn't have a picture for reference... won't put all the blame on the tire shop, as I did tell them they were directional rims and they were labeled on each to what side of the car it would go on right out of the box. I verified with them as they did it. I saw the stickers myself. The rims came from the supplier with stickers on each noting "passenger" etc. So much for quality control....

Glad I and my car gave you all a good laugh. I'll be going now.

No laughing here, just pointing out the inaccuracy. I promise you are not the first to have the 93 Cobra wheels mounted incorrectly. No big deal unless they bother you personally.

Trey

[Rex_Arturus]

I took my rims off and back to the tire shop. They remembered me and the discussion we all had about the direction of the rim and tread. The guy was still convinced he had it right until I had him google a '93 Cobra. I (we) should've done that the day I took them the first time. They dismounted, reinstalled, and balanced all of them again at no charge. I was only out about an hour of my time total with the removal and taking them in to the shop (left the car at home on the jack stands). All fixed up correct now.

I know I'm not the first (nor will I be the last) to have them on backwards, but I have to admit it's embarassing when you post up your pride and joy and it has an "unexpected" flaw. For One, that as the owner you'd think I would have known better. In all my excitement to "get 'em on" I didn't see. Anyway, I do appreciate the kind words of what I would consider to be experts. For those who'd rather be "critics", I'll just take them (comments) for what they are.

[BrianM]

High five to the shop for correcting it for you free of charge.

Now how about another photo of that great looking car with the wheels and tires on the right way

[qikgts]

High five to the shop for correcting it for you free of charge.

Now how about another photo of that great looking car with the wheels and tires on the right way

That about says it all. 4 eye cars look awesome with 93 Cobra wheels! Let's see it!

[wraithracing]

Glad to hear the shop took care of you. It's good to see there are still some businesses out there that care about customer service.

Sorry your reveal wasn't exactly the way you expected, but I don't believe any of the members here were trying to bash on you. As I said before I have seen the wheels mounted incorrectly many times. Heck, I even double checked before I commented to make sure I wasn't wrong!

So post up a new picture of your Cobra so we can all drool over it!

Trey