Maximum Tire Size

King Snake · 08-08-2000, 11:42 AM

What are the widest tires I can fit on my Cobra 17" rims? I cannot remember how wide they are, but I'll bet 97snakedriver can! My tires are still in good shape, but I would like to eventually move up to 255/40ZR17. Right now I have the stock 245/45ZR17s.

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'97 Cobra, K&N, Rio Red

cobrayankee · 08-08-2000, 12:06 PM

275/40/17 is the highest you'll want to go on them

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1997 Cobra, C+L 80mm MAF, Pro 5.0 shifter, BBK Springs, Taylor Wires, 2 Chamber Flows, 3.73's

King Snake · 08-09-2000, 11:27 AM

Those are pretty fat...

97snakedriver · 08-09-2000, 04:54 PM

The largest recomended is 255 on a 8 inch wheel. Nittos drag radials run small, so you can actually put 275s on there with out any problem.

I have seen people put 275s on an 8 inch rim, but the side wall ends up looking more like /...\ instead of |...| which is not good.

[This message has been edited by 97snakedriver (edited 08-09-2000).]

08-08-2000, 11:42 AM	#1
King Snake Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2000 Location: Warner Robins, GA, USA Posts: 210	Maximum Tire Size What are the widest tires I can fit on my Cobra 17" rims? I cannot remember how wide they are, but I'll bet 97snakedriver can! My tires are still in good shape, but I would like to eventually move up to 255/40ZR17. Right now I have the stock 245/45ZR17s. ------------------ '97 Cobra, K&N, Rio Red

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08-08-2000, 12:06 PM	#2
cobrayankee Registered Member Join Date: Jul 2000 Location: Baltimore, MD Posts: 516	275/40/17 is the highest you'll want to go on them ------------------ 1997 Cobra, C+L 80mm MAF, Pro 5.0 shifter, BBK Springs, Taylor Wires, 2 Chamber Flows, 3.73's

08-09-2000, 11:27 AM	#3
King Snake Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2000 Location: Warner Robins, GA, USA Posts: 210	Those are pretty fat...

08-09-2000, 04:54 PM	#4
97snakedriver Registered Member Join Date: May 1999 Location: Blacksburg, VA Posts: 1,526	The largest recomended is 255 on a 8 inch wheel. Nittos drag radials run small, so you can actually put 275s on there with out any problem. I have seen people put 275s on an 8 inch rim, but the side wall ends up looking more like /...\ instead of \|...\| which is not good. [This message has been edited by 97snakedriver (edited 08-09-2000).]