275/40/17s on the rear?

[stang8urimport]

Hey. Just ordered my 93 Cobra replicas and I wanna put 275/40/17s on the rear. What all might be involved? They're 8.5 inches wide. Don't remember the backspacing... but you think I'll have to roll the fenders? Cause if I do, I ain't running them. I'm ok with flipping or taking off the quad shocks... just wanna know of personal experiance with these. My car's lowered with Saleen Racecraft springs, also. Thanks in advance.

Nick

 

[89Red5.0]

ive got Nitto NT555 275 40 17 on mine... i didnt space em but i did have a custom exhaust that had to be cut off right behind the mufflers cuz theres no way even the stock pipes are fitting bw the tire and gas tank/heat shield.

 

[PRO50SC]

Depends on your backspacing. I have the same on 6 inch b/s'ing. Quad shocks off, 2.5" tails and no issues.

 

[C.Harris]

I run 275/40 17s on 17x9 Cobra R wheels with quad shocks still attached and aftermarket catback w/3.5" tips and no interference at all....my catback is adjustable and I simply took my time to get it all to work just right...as you can see, I got a lil room left to stuff more tire in the wheelwell, I wonder if a 285mm tire would look bad on those rims, anyone running that combo?

 

[strokedandblown]

Depends on your backspacing. I have the same on 6 inch b/s'ing. Quad shocks off, 2.5" tails and no issues.

same here

 

[stang8urimport]

They will have a 18mm Offset. Is that cool?? And a 5.5 inch backspacing.

 

[skip nay]

Should have no problems! I have used 26x10.5x15 with turbines and never removed the quads. They fit fine.

 

[04sleeper]

They will have a 18mm Offset. Is that cool?? And a 5.5 inch backspacing.

5.5 inch backspacing on an 8.5 inch rim should be fine with that size tire.

 

[wildfiveo88]

nothing to do with the topic but harris that is one bad looking 4 eyed car man!