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My stock 96 Cobra needs tires. Is there a brand and size that offers both great grip (straight-line speeds) and handling? I'm currently running (almost bald) 255/45/17 Yokohama A 520's. Should I go with 275 tires? Also, would switching to different rims (size, type or whatever) improve performance? I also want greater HP, and I'm thinking a CAI, any recommendations on brands and other inexpensive additions? Thank you.
 
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I would suggest BFG KDW tires.

Switching rims would improve performance if the new rims were lighter. For best performance use 17" rims.
 

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275's are too big for the stock rims. I run 17x9's and nitto 255's front and 275's dr's rear. But I just got some 17x10.5's for the rear so I'm gonna try the 315 MT dr's next. UD pullies and gears to wake it up.
 

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cold96snake said:
275's are too big for the stock rims. I run 17x9's and nitto 255's front and 275's dr's rear. But I just got some 17x10.5's for the rear so I'm gonna try the 315 MT dr's next. UD pullies and gears to wake it up.
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Jesus your running 4.10's now
 

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Redline_351R said:
Jesus your running 4.10's now
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Well, I'm only at 6,500 crossing the line.
4.30's FTW
 

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falken azenis rt-615s. excellent tire. my recomendation
 

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BFG KDW hands down!!! They are the best street tire on the market. Mine are bald on my notchback and they still hook and corner freeways at 90+. When they were new, I thought they were just as good as my Nitto Drag radials which I run on my Cobra. My notchback has upgraded 5 lug 96 Cobra wheels which are 17"X8" wheels with 245-45-r17's.

I would not waste my money on 275's because your rims are only 8 inches wide, however they will still fit. They will not look wider though, they will just buldge over the sides. IF you want 275's a 9 inch wheel will be the correct width.
 
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