Tires for my car

1998_svt_cobra · April 4th, 2007, 11:55 PM

Hey guys I was wondering what is the biggest size of tire I can stick on my '98 Cobra. I'm just about done fixing it and I need a new set of tires on it. Will 275s fit on or possibly even 305s. I'm talking without spacers, but if you know what size will fit in the well with or without spacers, post it.

MustangMatt96GT · April 4th, 2007, 11:56 PM

275 is the widest I would go with a 8" tire and that is pushing it!

01whitecobra · April 5th, 2007, 12:29 AM

if you get some bigger rears like a 9 or 10.5 you can fit a 315. you will have to remove the quad shock, which you dont need if you have after market control arms, or turn the quad shock around to get it to clear the tire.

ReverendDexter · April 5th, 2007, 12:48 PM

Just remember that going to a wider tire while keeping the same width rim will have a detrimental effect on cornering (as you get more sidewall flex).

k2boarder3187 · April 5th, 2007, 06:27 PM

i have 18x10s on the back of my stang with 275 tires

stanglifemike · April 6th, 2007, 12:05 AM

It all depends on the width and backspacing of your rims.

9cobra3 · April 7th, 2007, 10:18 PM

my brother True2thehorse has a 97 cobra with 18x10's in the rear, he runs 285/35/18's and they look and ride great.

1998_svt_cobra · April 9th, 2007, 11:39 PM

Okay, so what tires would work the best on my rim size?
They are 17 X 8s.

stanglifemike · April 9th, 2007, 11:47 PM

275/40/17 I would only do that on the rear though

stanglifemike · April 9th, 2007, 11:48 PM

Oh, its not a recommended size, but it will work nicely

1998_svt_cobra · April 11th, 2007, 11:34 PM

Okay thanks. And then put 245/40/17s on the front then or what?
And by the way, what does the number in the middle mean? In the case above its the number 40.
Oh yeah, what is a good tire? Price doesn't matter too much as long as it isn't getting really expensive.

MustangMatt96GT · April 11th, 2007, 11:38 PM

The number in the middle means the ration of tire height to the tire width! And personally I am really happy with my Nitto 555s and I have 245/40/17 all around!

stanglifemike · April 12th, 2007, 12:09 AM

275/40/17 out back 245/45/17 up front. Nitto 555's are my favorite!! Awesome traction and treadwear.

tlr96 · April 12th, 2007, 08:06 AM

I agree, Nitto 555's are a great tire!

1998_svt_cobra · April 12th, 2007, 11:11 PM

Well then, I'll probably go with the Nitto 555's. But on the other hand, are the Nitto 555R's better? What's the difference?

MustangMatt96GT · April 13th, 2007, 12:02 AM

Drag radial!=555R

April 4th, 2007, 11:55 PM	#1
1998_svt_cobra Regular 1998 SVT Mustang Cobra Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Columbus, NE Posts: 274 iTrader: 0 reviews	Tires for my car Hey guys I was wondering what is the biggest size of tire I can stick on my '98 Cobra. I'm just about done fixing it and I need a new set of tires on it. Will 275s fit on or possibly even 305s. I'm talking without spacers, but if you know what size will fit in the well with or without spacers, post it. __________________ Kennebell 2.1L Twin Screw soon tooooo cooome! __________________^__________________ IT'S WATCHING YOU VETTE BOY

April 4th, 2007, 11:56 PM	#2
MustangMatt96GT Proud American 1996 Mustang GT Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Lakewood, CO Posts: 10,689 iTrader: 3 reviews	275 is the widest I would go with a 8" tire and that is pushing it! __________________ RIP Travis Billings Special Thanks to: Andrews Racing Transmissions Baseline Suspensions 25.3 SFI Chassis Build Never Lift Racecars

April 5th, 2007, 12:48 PM	#4
ReverendDexter Priest of the Car Gods Clapped-out '90 GT 'vert ~5.5 seconds off TTOD :( Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Rohnert Park, CA Posts: 13,808 iTrader: 0 reviews	Just remember that going to a wider tire while keeping the same width rim will have a detrimental effect on cornering (as you get more sidewall flex). __________________ O o /¯/______________________ \|BLAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAARGH!!! \_\

April 5th, 2007, 06:27 PM	#5
k2boarder3187 Enthusiast EVO 8 @ 29psi Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: CT Posts: 515 iTrader: 0 reviews	i have 18x10s on the back of my stang with 275 tires __________________ 2003 EVO 8 The shop built motor, Precision 6262 w/.82 hotside, tial 44mm wg, Buschur RACE 4" FMIC, Kelford 272s etc 524whp @25psi on straight pump gas. 640whp@33psi Pump+meth Race gas number soon. TheShopCt.com

April 6th, 2007, 12:05 AM	#6
stanglifemike IBEATU 06 GT, 98 GT, & 93 Notch Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Douglasville, GA Posts: 5,937 iTrader: 0 reviews	It all depends on the width and backspacing of your rims. __________________ 98 GT: some stuff 06 GT: more stuff 93 Notch: 4 cyl at birth, now 5.0 drivetrain and stock exterior and interior= True Sleeper Paxton/Vortech Crew Member #3 FRPP's #1 Dealer Injected Engineering BMR Suspension

April 5th, 2007, 12:29 AM	#3
01whitecobra Regular 2001 cobra Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Oklahoma Posts: 176 iTrader: 0 reviews	if you get some bigger rears like a 9 or 10.5 you can fit a 315. you will have to remove the quad shock, which you dont need if you have after market control arms, or turn the quad shock around to get it to clear the tire.

April 7th, 2007, 10:18 PM	#7
9cobra3 Regular 1993 Cobra Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: South Carolina Posts: 122 iTrader: 0 reviews	my brother True2thehorse has a 97 cobra with 18x10's in the rear, he runs 285/35/18's and they look and ride great. __________________ Originally Posted by riddlee josh what exactly is vtec? very tall engine coolant

April 9th, 2007, 11:39 PM	#8
1998_svt_cobra Regular 1998 SVT Mustang Cobra Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Columbus, NE Posts: 274 iTrader: 0 reviews	Okay, so what tires would work the best on my rim size? They are 17 X 8s. __________________ Kennebell 2.1L Twin Screw soon tooooo cooome! __________________^__________________ IT'S WATCHING YOU VETTE BOY

April 9th, 2007, 11:47 PM	#9
stanglifemike IBEATU 06 GT, 98 GT, & 93 Notch Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Douglasville, GA Posts: 5,937 iTrader: 0 reviews	275/40/17 I would only do that on the rear though __________________ 98 GT: some stuff 06 GT: more stuff 93 Notch: 4 cyl at birth, now 5.0 drivetrain and stock exterior and interior= True Sleeper Paxton/Vortech Crew Member #3 FRPP's #1 Dealer Injected Engineering BMR Suspension

April 9th, 2007, 11:48 PM	#10
stanglifemike IBEATU 06 GT, 98 GT, & 93 Notch Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Douglasville, GA Posts: 5,937 iTrader: 0 reviews	Oh, its not a recommended size, but it will work nicely __________________ 98 GT: some stuff 06 GT: more stuff 93 Notch: 4 cyl at birth, now 5.0 drivetrain and stock exterior and interior= True Sleeper Paxton/Vortech Crew Member #3 FRPP's #1 Dealer Injected Engineering BMR Suspension

April 11th, 2007, 11:34 PM	#11
1998_svt_cobra Regular 1998 SVT Mustang Cobra Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Columbus, NE Posts: 274 iTrader: 0 reviews	Okay thanks. And then put 245/40/17s on the front then or what? And by the way, what does the number in the middle mean? In the case above its the number 40. Oh yeah, what is a good tire? Price doesn't matter too much as long as it isn't getting really expensive. __________________ Kennebell 2.1L Twin Screw soon tooooo cooome! __________________^__________________ IT'S WATCHING YOU VETTE BOY

April 11th, 2007, 11:38 PM	#12
MustangMatt96GT Proud American 1996 Mustang GT Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Lakewood, CO Posts: 10,689 iTrader: 3 reviews	The number in the middle means the ration of tire height to the tire width! And personally I am really happy with my Nitto 555s and I have 245/40/17 all around! __________________ RIP Travis Billings Special Thanks to: Andrews Racing Transmissions Baseline Suspensions 25.3 SFI Chassis Build Never Lift Racecars

April 12th, 2007, 12:09 AM	#13
stanglifemike IBEATU 06 GT, 98 GT, & 93 Notch Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Douglasville, GA Posts: 5,937 iTrader: 0 reviews	275/40/17 out back 245/45/17 up front. Nitto 555's are my favorite!! Awesome traction and treadwear. __________________ 98 GT: some stuff 06 GT: more stuff 93 Notch: 4 cyl at birth, now 5.0 drivetrain and stock exterior and interior= True Sleeper Paxton/Vortech Crew Member #3 FRPP's #1 Dealer Injected Engineering BMR Suspension

April 12th, 2007, 08:06 AM	#14
tlr96 Hardcore Enthusiast 1996 Mustang GT Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Effingham, IL Posts: 1,795 iTrader: 0 reviews	I agree, Nitto 555's are a great tire! __________________ view my garage for pics and modifications listen to my exhaust video 1 video 2 video 3

April 12th, 2007, 11:11 PM	#15
1998_svt_cobra Regular 1998 SVT Mustang Cobra Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Columbus, NE Posts: 274 iTrader: 0 reviews	Well then, I'll probably go with the Nitto 555's. But on the other hand, are the Nitto 555R's better? What's the difference? __________________ Kennebell 2.1L Twin Screw soon tooooo cooome! __________________^__________________ IT'S WATCHING YOU VETTE BOY

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April 13th, 2007, 12:02 AM	#16
MustangMatt96GT Proud American 1996 Mustang GT Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Lakewood, CO Posts: 10,689 iTrader: 3 reviews	Drag radial!=555R __________________ RIP Travis Billings Special Thanks to: Andrews Racing Transmissions Baseline Suspensions 25.3 SFI Chassis Build Never Lift Racecars