Tire and Wheel Size 96 Cobra

whsjr · 01-28-2000, 09:16 PM

What are the largest pratical tire and wheel sizes for a 96 cobra. I plan to do weekend "drivers education" and put very few road miles on my car.. thanks!

4cammer · 01-29-2000, 10:00 PM

I've got 275/40 17 Nitto Extremes mounted on 17x9 Cobra Rs on my Cobra, and I think they're perfect. It looks tough, handles like a slot car, and still rides good. I bought all of it at Steeda. That's what they recommended. I went with that setup (and their suspension package, of course) and I am very pleased. You can go much bigger out back if you want to, but unless you're making over 400 HP, you won't need it.

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'96 Cobra - K&N, Pro-M 77, Pro 5.0 shifter, 3:73s, Cobra "R"s, Steeda control arms, pulleys, springs and caster/camber plates.

97snakedriver · 01-30-2000, 12:56 AM

I agree. You can go up as high as 275/40 R 17s up front without rubbing, and quite a bit bigger in the back (3XX) but there is no reason too.

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'97 Cobra, K&N, Flowmaster, subframes, 4.10 gears, Steeda Tri-Ax shifter, Steeda G-Trac 3, Cobra R wheels w/ Goodyear F1s

whsjr · 02-01-2000, 03:50 AM

Thanks, I have still not made a decision on tire size. I am having trouble finding wheels for the rear that are wide enough for the 315x35's that I would like to have. Thanks again for your help!

97snakedriver · 02-01-2000, 04:10 AM

Check out Steeda (www.steeda.com, altra-lights I think they're called) and saleen (www.saleen.com) I think the both make 18 inch wheels that will take those monsters of the rear. (315/35ZR18s)

You most be having some serious "driver's education." Can I come?

whsjr · 02-01-2000, 08:11 AM

By invitation only unless you are a club member.

I went last spring and was invited back by a friend to the PCA,s Ohio Valley Region Driver's Education. Held at the Mid-Ohio Sports race track in Lexington Ohio. Nearly 100 Porsche's and only 2 Mustangs. Great Time!!

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'96 Mystic Cobra, K&N, 4.10 Gears

93CobraR · 02-05-2000, 10:38 PM

In one of the Muscle Mustang and Faster Ford magazines there was a Cobra in there with 20 inche rims on it,no joke! and they fit with no mods, I think that they were American Racing rims. Good Luck!

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87 Gt with 4 inch cowl hood, dark charcole grey, long tube headers,off road h-pipe, 2 chamber flows,BBK cold air intake, Mass air coversion(ported stock MAF), 1 intake spacer, Hypertech superchip, MAC underdrive pulleys,Pro 5.0 shifter, and a King Cobra clutch,Crane adjustable fuel press. regulator, Mac Strut and Tower Brace. 4.10's (new for this season)
Best time 14.91
Best MPH 103

Visit my site at:
http://www.geocities.com/cobrar93_20...l?947947194470

01-28-2000, 09:16 PM	#1
whsjr Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2000 Location: Ypsilanti, Michigan, USA Posts: 25	Tire and Wheel Size 96 Cobra What are the largest pratical tire and wheel sizes for a 96 cobra. I plan to do weekend "drivers education" and put very few road miles on my car.. thanks!

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01-29-2000, 10:00 PM	#2
4cammer Registered Member Join Date: Aug 1999 Location: Florida Posts: 99	I've got 275/40 17 Nitto Extremes mounted on 17x9 Cobra Rs on my Cobra, and I think they're perfect. It looks tough, handles like a slot car, and still rides good. I bought all of it at Steeda. That's what they recommended. I went with that setup (and their suspension package, of course) and I am very pleased. You can go much bigger out back if you want to, but unless you're making over 400 HP, you won't need it. ------------------ '96 Cobra - K&N, Pro-M 77, Pro 5.0 shifter, 3:73s, Cobra "R"s, Steeda control arms, pulleys, springs and caster/camber plates.

01-30-2000, 12:56 AM	#3
97snakedriver Registered Member Join Date: May 1999 Location: Blacksburg, VA Posts: 1,526	I agree. You can go up as high as 275/40 R 17s up front without rubbing, and quite a bit bigger in the back (3XX) but there is no reason too. ------------------ '97 Cobra, K&N, Flowmaster, subframes, 4.10 gears, Steeda Tri-Ax shifter, Steeda G-Trac 3, Cobra R wheels w/ Goodyear F1s

02-01-2000, 03:50 AM	#4
whsjr Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2000 Location: Ypsilanti, Michigan, USA Posts: 25	Thanks, I have still not made a decision on tire size. I am having trouble finding wheels for the rear that are wide enough for the 315x35's that I would like to have. Thanks again for your help!

02-01-2000, 04:10 AM	#5
97snakedriver Registered Member Join Date: May 1999 Location: Blacksburg, VA Posts: 1,526	Check out Steeda (www.steeda.com, altra-lights I think they're called) and saleen (www.saleen.com) I think the both make 18 inch wheels that will take those monsters of the rear. (315/35ZR18s) You most be having some serious "driver's education." Can I come?

02-01-2000, 08:11 AM	#6
whsjr Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2000 Location: Ypsilanti, Michigan, USA Posts: 25	By invitation only unless you are a club member. I went last spring and was invited back by a friend to the PCA,s Ohio Valley Region Driver's Education. Held at the Mid-Ohio Sports race track in Lexington Ohio. Nearly 100 Porsche's and only 2 Mustangs. Great Time!! ------------------ '96 Mystic Cobra, K&N, 4.10 Gears

02-05-2000, 10:38 PM	#7
93CobraR Registered Member Join Date: Oct 1999 Location: Cincinnati, Ohio Posts: 1,575	In one of the Muscle Mustang and Faster Ford magazines there was a Cobra in there with 20 inche rims on it,no joke! and they fit with no mods, I think that they were American Racing rims. Good Luck! ------------------ 87 Gt with 4 inch cowl hood, dark charcole grey, long tube headers,off road h-pipe, 2 chamber flows,BBK cold air intake, Mass air coversion(ported stock MAF), 1 intake spacer, Hypertech superchip, MAC underdrive pulleys,Pro 5.0 shifter, and a King Cobra clutch,Crane adjustable fuel press. regulator, Mac Strut and Tower Brace. 4.10's (new for this season) Best time 14.91 Best MPH 103 Visit my site at: http://www.geocities.com/cobrar93_20...l?947947194470