17 inch Cobra R Rims on my fox????

Antnydude47 · 03-13-2005, 09:56 PM

i have an 88GT with the stock turbine rims on it .....i was looking at the 17x9 inch,4 lug, +18mm offset, 4.25 inch bolt pattern cobra R rims...im looking for some tires to wrap around the cobra's.....if i get the cobra's .....what kind of tires do you suggest for basic street use....and also....the stock Rims with the upgraded goodyears on there are almost going to rub against the fender so if i upgrade to 17 inch...i need a thinner tire....check my signiture for my pics...sum 1 help me w/ this.....

Orange97GTVert · 03-13-2005, 10:38 PM

Get the tire store to tell you what size will fit, they can measure and tell you what size is appropriate. They do this all the time. The 17 inch tire will be shorter, probably a 45 or 40 series tire. I know it can be done, I just never saw the tire size. Cobra R's will look so much better than the turbines!

Dark_5.0 · 03-14-2005, 08:18 AM

You can run 225/40/17's on all four corners without even coming close to rubbing. The overall size of the tire will be the same as stock.

sgwinn · 03-14-2005, 01:05 PM

I've got 245/45 17's and they rub when turned fully either direction. (not bad however) probably try 235/45's next time.

Antnydude47 · 03-14-2005, 02:18 PM

does the rubbing effect anything that much?
and do u have pics of ur car?

90'5.0 Conv · 03-14-2005, 08:26 PM

I have the exact same wheels in the rear and am running 275/40/17's and they look absolutely beautiful, perfect fit. The car is not lowered or anything but I believe they would still be fine depending on how your car sets. I'm running 245/45/17's on the front and they only scrub if I got the wheel all the way cut and am backing up but I do need an alignment and truly believe it wouldn't be a problem after getting one. I am running 17*8's on the front and wouldn't go any wider than that on the front.

Good Luck, James

Antnydude47 · 03-15-2005, 10:00 PM

alright...thanks guys....i will have pics of the cobra's on my car when i get them

sgwinn · 03-17-2005, 12:50 PM

the rub is no big deal. you learn to just not cut the wheels that hard. it's liveable. they look great too.

03-13-2005, 09:56 PM	#1
Antnydude47 Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: NJ Posts: 28	17 inch Cobra R Rims on my fox???? i have an 88GT with the stock turbine rims on it .....i was looking at the 17x9 inch,4 lug, +18mm offset, 4.25 inch bolt pattern cobra R rims...im looking for some tires to wrap around the cobra's.....if i get the cobra's .....what kind of tires do you suggest for basic street use....and also....the stock Rims with the upgraded goodyears on there are almost going to rub against the fender so if i upgrade to 17 inch...i need a thinner tire....check my signiture for my pics...sum 1 help me w/ this..... __________________ Car Domain

03-13-2005, 10:38 PM	#2
Orange97GTVert Mustang Fanatic Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Tyler, TX Posts: 568	Re: 17 inch Cobra R Rims on my fox???? Get the tire store to tell you what size will fit, they can measure and tell you what size is appropriate. They do this all the time. The 17 inch tire will be shorter, probably a 45 or 40 series tire. I know it can be done, I just never saw the tire size. Cobra R's will look so much better than the turbines! __________________ Harold Phillips www.mustangsofeasttexas.org 1997 Mustang GT Convertible, 4.6L Auto, Autumn Orange w/Saddle Tan Top & Leather Interior, Styling Bar, 17 X 9 Polished Cobra R's on Nitto NT 555's, Ford Racing Bullitt Suspension package, Mac CAI, Steeda UDP's, Flowmaster 40 Series Catback, SCT X-Calibrator II, Zaino Shine, 7 time Show Winner, driven daily

03-14-2005, 08:18 AM	#3
Dark_5.0 Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: Staging lane Posts: 4,337	Re: 17 inch Cobra R Rims on my fox???? You can run 225/40/17's on all four corners without even coming close to rubbing. The overall size of the tire will be the same as stock. __________________ 92' LX-Big brakes, Lots and lots of suspension, GT40X heads, Ported cobra intake, stock cam, Vortech SC trim. 00' Lightning-Stock 88'CRX-13 second ego killer

03-14-2005, 01:05 PM	#4
sgwinn Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2001 Posts: 84	Re: 17 inch Cobra R Rims on my fox???? I've got 245/45 17's and they rub when turned fully either direction. (not bad however) probably try 235/45's next time. __________________ 1990 LX 5.0 Cobra Intake K&N filter ET 15.0 Yokohama ES 100. Cobra R 17's DynoMax SS's Pro 5.0 More to come

03-14-2005, 02:18 PM	#5
Antnydude47 Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: NJ Posts: 28	Re: 17 inch Cobra R Rims on my fox???? does the rubbing effect anything that much? and do u have pics of ur car? __________________ Car Domain

03-14-2005, 08:26 PM	#6
90'5.0 Conv Long time member in and out Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Albany, Ga Posts: 343	Re: 17 inch Cobra R Rims on my fox???? I have the exact same wheels in the rear and am running 275/40/17's and they look absolutely beautiful, perfect fit. The car is not lowered or anything but I believe they would still be fine depending on how your car sets. I'm running 245/45/17's on the front and they only scrub if I got the wheel all the way cut and am backing up but I do need an alignment and truly believe it wouldn't be a problem after getting one. I am running 17*8's on the front and wouldn't go any wider than that on the front. Good Luck, James __________________ 90' Mustang GT Convertible- C4 w/ manual body 4.10's soon to be 3.27's 2 Ch Flowmasters 1/8th ET 9.04

03-15-2005, 10:00 PM	#7
Antnydude47 Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: NJ Posts: 28	Re: 17 inch Cobra R Rims on my fox???? alright...thanks guys....i will have pics of the cobra's on my car when i get them __________________ Car Domain

03-17-2005, 12:50 PM	#8
sgwinn Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2001 Posts: 84	Re: 17 inch Cobra R Rims on my fox???? the rub is no big deal. you learn to just not cut the wheels that hard. it's liveable. they look great too. __________________ 1990 LX 5.0 Cobra Intake K&N filter ET 15.0 Yokohama ES 100. Cobra R 17's DynoMax SS's Pro 5.0 More to come

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