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Old 08-04-2007, 09:29 AM   #1
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Default not an engine question

do you guys know if 275 40 17 will fit on my 89 gt on my 17x9 cobra r's i want to go with a set of nitto drag radials. i'm thinking i'll have to remove the quad shocks. has anyone else done this?
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Old 08-06-2007, 06:26 PM   #2
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Default Re: not an engine question

I've run a 265 on a 17X8 rim with quad shocks removed, fenders rolled, and had no problems. You might be chancing it though, sounds like it might be too close for comfort....
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Old 08-27-2007, 08:17 PM   #3
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Default Re: not an engine question

i have 275 40 17 nitto 555 with cobras...i have 3/8 spacers that were like 13 buck from summit and my quad shocks are still in they dont rub it all depends on the backspacing of the rims .
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Old 09-02-2007, 12:50 AM   #4
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Default Re: not an engine question

I have seen 275's ran on 01 cobra rims on a fox.
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