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PeTr0 · 10-03-2001, 11:51 PM

I found a good deal on some cobra R replica's with Nittos mounted on them. They are 255/40/17's all around. What if any problems will i have mounting them on my car. Like rubbing or stearing probs? thanx

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Red 1993 Gt- 3.55 gears,flowmasters,BBK Shortie Headers, BBK Hi-Flow H-Pipe, BBK cold air induction w/K&N, Pro 5.0 shifer, 130 amp alt., underdrives,65mm T-body,MSD 6AL and blaster tfi coil sony cd player and changer, kicker component speakers, Kenwood Excelon amp, 2 12" subs in the hatch,firehawk sz50 all around, timing bumped to 13 deg., ADS Superchip, and mobil 1 oil lubing the 302.
waiting to be installed: 190 lph fuel pump

10-04-2001, 02:27 AM

not sure on your inner fender clearance but i can tell you this the 17 & up have a sidewall problem , because of the low profile, i have had 2 blowout's on the goodyear gator back's & only have 12,000 mile's on my 00 gt i am going to change them to something better i already put a khumo on one wheel & plan to change the other 3 tire's when i get my bullit wheel's. good luck.

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10-04-2001, 01:03 PM

What are you running currently 15" or 16" rims? ..........cause I'm trying to sell my 2 front BFG Comp TA ZR1's (245/50Z16). They've only got 200 front wheel miles on them - they're in mint condition, but thery're way too big for fronts.

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'90 LX 5.0;12K original miles;FMS 3.55 gears; March pulleys;Edelbrock Performer Heads;BBK 1 5/8" equal length shorties;MSD 6AL ignition w/ blaster 2 coil;FMS E303 cam;Pro-M 75mm MAF;BBK 70mm TB; Eibach drag-launch spring kit;Southside weld-on subs;9" K&N cone filter charger;Hurst shifter;Cervini 3" turbo hood;A/C delete;gutted cats;2 chamber Flomasters;Corbeau racing seats;FMS 30# injectors;JMS custom chip;Holley 190lb fp;TFS track heat intake (12.299 @ 113mph w/ a 1.78 60')
....soon to be b

Hyper92GT · 10-04-2001, 03:39 PM

Bada$$lx, why are your 245/50/16 too big. I run the same size on all fours. No rubbing or steering problems. 1992-1993 have bigger fenderwells I believe.
Mike

onefastlx420 · 10-04-2001, 04:25 PM

i have nitto 245 40 zr 18's on my 18x9 cobra r's and i dont have too much problems with them unless i need to make a u turn then i need the whole damn road

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89lx cocaine white,cobra wing/emblems,chrome 18in cobra r's/nitto xtremes, gt40 longblock from ccm,forged pistons,f303,1.6 rockers,performer rpm intake,70mm tb,75mm bullet,bbk fenderwell induction,24#inj,190l pump,bbk fuel pressure regulator,140amp alt,msd ignition/disributor,aluminum 3 row radiator,bbk shorty's,off road h pipe,flowmasters,king cobra clutch,world class t-5,3.73's,strut tower brace,subframe connectors

10-04-2001, 04:41 PM

Well, the Eibach drag launch springs lowered the front slightly. They rub somewhat on uturns or parking, but the real reason is because I realized what I really wanted was to run 225's upfront. It's really just a matter of choice I guess. Before I list tem on e-bay, anyone interested in the pair???

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'90 LX 5.0;12K original miles;FMS 3.55 gears; March pulleys;Edelbrock Performer Heads;BBK 1 5/8" equal length shorties;MSD 6AL ignition w/ blaster 2 coil;FMS E303 cam;Pro-M 75mm MAF;BBK 70mm TB; Eibach drag-launch spring kit;Southside weld-on subs;9" K&N cone filter charger;Hurst shifter;Cervini 3" turbo hood;A/C delete;gutted cats;2 chamber Flomasters;Corbeau racing seats;FMS 30# injectors;JMS custom chip;Holley 190lb fp;TFS track heat intake (12.299 @ 113mph w/ a 1.78 60')
....soon to be b

1BAD89 · 10-05-2001, 03:17 PM

17's and up do not have a sidewall problem. I had 17x9's cobra's with 245's all the way around, and they rubbed hardcore.
On front you want a 17x8 with maybe a 245. 8 inches on front is what I would've went with. My mustang was an 89 by the way.

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1989 GT, 3:55's, full exhaust, 4 in. hood, Pro 5.0, Have many other parts 4 sale. All parts for sale now.

2000 Camaro SS-A4, 13.7's bone stock.

1989 Chevy S-10, EX. Cab-383(500+hp on motor), trick flow heads, trick flow pistons, etc... autometer phantom gauges, "built" 700R4, roll cage, lexan back window, corbeau seats, R.H.S. 5 harnesses, Fuel cell, convo pro wheels, 15x14's with 29x18.5 M/T'S on back, 15x4's on front, nitrous, and so much more!

10-03-2001, 11:51 PM	#1
PeTr0 Registered Member Join Date: Jun 1999 Location: Chicago, IL, USA Posts: 286	Big Tires I found a good deal on some cobra R replica's with Nittos mounted on them. They are 255/40/17's all around. What if any problems will i have mounting them on my car. Like rubbing or stearing probs? thanx ------------------ Red 1993 Gt- 3.55 gears,flowmasters,BBK Shortie Headers, BBK Hi-Flow H-Pipe, BBK cold air induction w/K&N, Pro 5.0 shifer, 130 amp alt., underdrives,65mm T-body,MSD 6AL and blaster tfi coil sony cd player and changer, kicker component speakers, Kenwood Excelon amp, 2 12" subs in the hatch,firehawk sz50 all around, timing bumped to 13 deg., ADS Superchip, and mobil 1 oil lubing the 302. waiting to be installed: 190 lph fuel pump

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10-04-2001, 02:27 AM	#2
mustang marty gt Guest Posts: n/a	not sure on your inner fender clearance but i can tell you this the 17 & up have a sidewall problem , because of the low profile, i have had 2 blowout's on the goodyear gator back's & only have 12,000 mile's on my 00 gt i am going to change them to something better i already put a khumo on one wheel & plan to change the other 3 tire's when i get my bullit wheel's. good luck. ------------------

10-04-2001, 01:03 PM	#3
bada$$lx Guest Posts: n/a	What are you running currently 15" or 16" rims? ..........cause I'm trying to sell my 2 front BFG Comp TA ZR1's (245/50Z16). They've only got 200 front wheel miles on them - they're in mint condition, but thery're way too big for fronts. ------------------ '90 LX 5.0;12K original miles;FMS 3.55 gears; March pulleys;Edelbrock Performer Heads;BBK 1 5/8" equal length shorties;MSD 6AL ignition w/ blaster 2 coil;FMS E303 cam;Pro-M 75mm MAF;BBK 70mm TB; Eibach drag-launch spring kit;Southside weld-on subs;9" K&N cone filter charger;Hurst shifter;Cervini 3" turbo hood;A/C delete;gutted cats;2 chamber Flomasters;Corbeau racing seats;FMS 30# injectors;JMS custom chip;Holley 190lb fp;TFS track heat intake (12.299 @ 113mph w/ a 1.78 60') ....soon to be b

10-04-2001, 03:39 PM	#4
Hyper92GT slow like mud Join Date: Mar 2000 Location: toronto Posts: 180	Bada$$lx, why are your 245/50/16 too big. I run the same size on all fours. No rubbing or steering problems. 1992-1993 have bigger fenderwells I believe. Mike

10-04-2001, 04:25 PM	#5
onefastlx420 Registered Member Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: augusta ga usa Posts: 54	i have nitto 245 40 zr 18's on my 18x9 cobra r's and i dont have too much problems with them unless i need to make a u turn then i need the whole damn road ------------------ 89lx cocaine white,cobra wing/emblems,chrome 18in cobra r's/nitto xtremes, gt40 longblock from ccm,forged pistons,f303,1.6 rockers,performer rpm intake,70mm tb,75mm bullet,bbk fenderwell induction,24#inj,190l pump,bbk fuel pressure regulator,140amp alt,msd ignition/disributor,aluminum 3 row radiator,bbk shorty's,off road h pipe,flowmasters,king cobra clutch,world class t-5,3.73's,strut tower brace,subframe connectors

10-04-2001, 04:41 PM	#6
bada$$lx Guest Posts: n/a	Well, the Eibach drag launch springs lowered the front slightly. They rub somewhat on uturns or parking, but the real reason is because I realized what I really wanted was to run 225's upfront. It's really just a matter of choice I guess. Before I list tem on e-bay, anyone interested in the pair??? ------------------ '90 LX 5.0;12K original miles;FMS 3.55 gears; March pulleys;Edelbrock Performer Heads;BBK 1 5/8" equal length shorties;MSD 6AL ignition w/ blaster 2 coil;FMS E303 cam;Pro-M 75mm MAF;BBK 70mm TB; Eibach drag-launch spring kit;Southside weld-on subs;9" K&N cone filter charger;Hurst shifter;Cervini 3" turbo hood;A/C delete;gutted cats;2 chamber Flomasters;Corbeau racing seats;FMS 30# injectors;JMS custom chip;Holley 190lb fp;TFS track heat intake (12.299 @ 113mph w/ a 1.78 60') ....soon to be b

10-05-2001, 03:17 PM	#7
1BAD89 Tubbed and Juiced Join Date: Mar 2001 Location: Tulsa, Oklahoma Posts: 1,861	17's and up do not have a sidewall problem. I had 17x9's cobra's with 245's all the way around, and they rubbed hardcore. On front you want a 17x8 with maybe a 245. 8 inches on front is what I would've went with. My mustang was an 89 by the way. ------------------ 1989 GT, 3:55's, full exhaust, 4 in. hood, Pro 5.0, Have many other parts 4 sale. All parts for sale now. 2000 Camaro SS-A4, 13.7's bone stock. 1989 Chevy S-10, EX. Cab-383(500+hp on motor), trick flow heads, trick flow pistons, etc... autometer phantom gauges, "built" 700R4, roll cage, lexan back window, corbeau seats, R.H.S. 5 harnesses, Fuel cell, convo pro wheels, 15x14's with 29x18.5 M/T'S on back, 15x4's on front, nitrous, and so much more!