Tire Size

King Snake · 12-12-2000, 08:51 AM

What is the widest tire that can be mounted on the stock Cobra 17" X 8" wheels? When the time comes, I want to add some more traction in the rear so I can make better use of first gear. Right now I cannot floor it in second gear at all without spinning the tires. Do you guys think 275/45ZR17s will fit? Or can I go wider? Also anyone running Nittos and if so how much $$$? I read an article about the Cooper Cobra tires and they also sound good and reasonably priced also.

Thanks!

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'97 Cobra, MAC Cold Air Kit, 3.73s, Rio Red

cobrayankee · 12-12-2000, 06:34 PM

Ahhhh, the infamous tire size question. Well, the usual response is 275's on the back, 255's front. Any larger on the front will rub on our body style, and I'd be willing to say that you COULD get away with 315's on only a 10.5" rim, not your 9"ers. I'm sure you'll get more replies, but they are my suggestion.

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1997 Cobra (Black on black), C+L 80mm MAF, K+N filter, Pro 5.0 shifter, BBK Springs, Taylor Wires, 2 Chamber Flows, ASP Pulleys, BBK off road H pipe.

97snakedriver · 12-13-2000, 01:16 AM

The max suggested size on an 8 inch wheel is 255. However Nittos DRs tend to run a little small, so you can fit a 275/40s on the rear w/o problem.

But you can fit 275s on the front w/o rubbing. I run 275/40s on Cobra Rs on the front.

12-12-2000, 08:51 AM	#1
King Snake Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2000 Location: Warner Robins, GA, USA Posts: 210	Tire Size What is the widest tire that can be mounted on the stock Cobra 17" X 8" wheels? When the time comes, I want to add some more traction in the rear so I can make better use of first gear. Right now I cannot floor it in second gear at all without spinning the tires. Do you guys think 275/45ZR17s will fit? Or can I go wider? Also anyone running Nittos and if so how much $$$? I read an article about the Cooper Cobra tires and they also sound good and reasonably priced also. Thanks! ------------------ '97 Cobra, MAC Cold Air Kit, 3.73s, Rio Red

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12-12-2000, 06:34 PM	#2
cobrayankee Registered Member Join Date: Jul 2000 Location: Baltimore, MD Posts: 516	Ahhhh, the infamous tire size question. Well, the usual response is 275's on the back, 255's front. Any larger on the front will rub on our body style, and I'd be willing to say that you COULD get away with 315's on only a 10.5" rim, not your 9"ers. I'm sure you'll get more replies, but they are my suggestion. ------------------ 1997 Cobra (Black on black), C+L 80mm MAF, K+N filter, Pro 5.0 shifter, BBK Springs, Taylor Wires, 2 Chamber Flows, ASP Pulleys, BBK off road H pipe.

12-13-2000, 01:16 AM	#3
97snakedriver Registered Member Join Date: May 1999 Location: Blacksburg, VA Posts: 1,526	The max suggested size on an 8 inch wheel is 255. However Nittos DRs tend to run a little small, so you can fit a 275/40s on the rear w/o problem. But you can fit 275s on the front w/o rubbing. I run 275/40s on Cobra Rs on the front.