Any problems with this sn95 wheel/tire combo

ep87

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Hi I just got a 96 gt, and I'm planning on ordering these wheels and tires, and
I want to know, if any of you are having problems with this setup , rubbing, clearance, etc. The gt's got the stock suspension now, but I plan on lowering it
1-2 inchs some time in the future, so here goes.

Front 17 x 9 cobra r with 275/40-17

Rear 17 x10.5 cobra r with 315/35-17

Thanks Richard
 
bdcardinal said:
you might need a spacer on the rear. i have that size up front and it only rubs on full lock on the sway bar. ill probably play with some spacers and see how everything meets up after i get the ride height set how i want it.
Is your car all ready lowered some or is the rubbing at stock ride height.

thanks Richard
 
ep87 said:
Hi I just got a 96 gt, and I'm planning on ordering these wheels and tires, and
I want to know, if any of you are having problems with this setup , rubbing, clearance, etc. The gt's got the stock suspension now, but I plan on lowering it
1-2 inchs some time in the future, so here goes.

Front 17 x 9 cobra r with 275/40-17

Rear 17 x10.5 cobra r with 315/35-17

Thanks Richard


go one size smaller in the rear...I have the same setup..and mine rubs like crazy in the underside of the whell well....the next setup will have one smaller size in the rear...
 
98stangv8 said:
go one size smaller in the rear...I have the same setup..and mine rubs like crazy in the underside of the whell well....the next setup will have one smaller size in the rear...

So maybe some thing like 275/40-17 on 17 x10.5 in the rear
and 245/45-17 on 17 x 9 on the front

is your car with the 315's lowered in the rear at all ?

Thanks Richard
 
ep87 said:
So maybe some thing like 275/40-17 on 17 x10.5 in the rear
and 245/45-17 on 17 x 9 on the front

is your car with the 315's lowered in the rear at all ?

Thanks Richard

yeah, that is a pretty good setup...if you can find 295's...that is what I personally would go with...but on our body styles, we can't get away with having 315's like the 99 and up guys can...although it does look sweet..
 
Heres my 97 Cobra with 315's in the back

315's on the ass end....275's up front

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