tires on a 97 cobra

spittin cobra · December 23rd, 2011, 05:06 PM

i have a 97 cobra with 03 cobra wheels. it has 275's front and back. the front tires rub when i turn. what tire size will work best. the car is lowered about 1.5''. i want to put 315's out back but i'm worried they will rub. any help?

97S281 · December 23rd, 2011, 05:31 PM

245/40 on the front would work out well with no rubbing issues.

LGHTNG02GT · December 23rd, 2011, 07:52 PM

just watch your rear sizes...not sure about running a 315 on a wheel only 9" wide. as for the front i would go with either a 255/40 or like 97S281 had mentioned, a 245/40

sn95mustanggt · December 23rd, 2011, 08:06 PM

I would shoot for a 245s up front and if you want that mean stance put on a inch wheel spacer on the rear.

Jazzer The Cat · December 25th, 2011, 07:38 AM

Originally Posted by 97S281

245/40 on the front would work out well with no rubbing issues.

The OEM wheels of a '97 Cobra were 8" wide. This means a 245 tire is the WIDEST poper fitment. If you are running a 275 tire on one, you have sloppy cornering, poor tire wear and, to some degree, an unsafe condition. If this were a 9" wheel, you would have a proper fit, but still somewhat sloppy cornering and probably still rub a bit

Originally Posted by LGHTNG02GT

just watch your rear sizes...not sure about running a 315 on a wheel only 9" wide. as for the front i would go with either a 255/40 or like 97S281 had mentioned, a 245/40

A 315 tire requires at least a 10.5" wheel

Originally Posted by sn95mustanggt

I would shoot for a 245s up front and if you want that mean stance put on a inch wheel spacer on the rear.

Be careful running spacers on either end of your ride. Although you will have clearance with OEM wheels, you may have issues with the OEM lug-bolts hitting the back of the wheel and one must periodically check to make sure the "hidden" lug-nuts are tight. Especially, for the first few thousand miles.

Jazzer

spittin cobra · December 25th, 2011, 01:50 PM

i'm gonna order 17x10.5 rears for the 315"s. will they rub or do i need to do anything else. what one's will look better regular or deep dish. what drag radials work best?

December 23rd, 2011, 05:06 PM	#1
spittin cobra Newbie 1997 cobra Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: mays landing, nj Posts: 22 iTrader: 0 reviews	tires on a 97 cobra i have a 97 cobra with 03 cobra wheels. it has 275's front and back. the front tires rub when i turn. what tire size will work best. the car is lowered about 1.5''. i want to put 315's out back but i'm worried they will rub. any help?

December 23rd, 2011, 05:31 PM	#2
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December 23rd, 2011, 07:52 PM	#3
LGHTNG02GT Hardcore Enthusiast 4V swapped '02 GT (2v) 13.9@101 Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: H~Town, PA Posts: 1,756 iTrader: 10 reviews	just watch your rear sizes...not sure about running a 315 on a wheel only 9" wide. as for the front i would go with either a 255/40 or like 97S281 had mentioned, a 245/40 __________________ BSD 100MPH Club YMR #8975 4v Swap and a little Purple Bottle MM Nitrous Club #7 MM Cobra Club #87

December 23rd, 2011, 08:06 PM	#4
sn95mustanggt Enthusiast 98 GT, 93 Ranger! Join Date: May 2009 Location: NEBRASKA Posts: 832 iTrader: 2 reviews	I would shoot for a 245s up front and if you want that mean stance put on a inch wheel spacer on the rear. __________________ 1998 Mustang GT-S/C Teksid in the works 1999 Mazda b3000- DD 05 Rancher - 4x4 07 zx6r 2009 Kfx450r yz 125 98 banshee- for sale

December 25th, 2011, 01:50 PM	#6
spittin cobra Newbie 1997 cobra Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: mays landing, nj Posts: 22 iTrader: 0 reviews	i'm gonna order 17x10.5 rears for the 315"s. will they rub or do i need to do anything else. what one's will look better regular or deep dish. what drag radials work best?

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