Fat Rear Tires.

Bens95cobra8594 · Sep 28, 2006

All -

Forgive me if this is a dead-horse of a topic. I searched, but was unable to find anything of relevance with ease.

Q: What is the fattest tire I can ram onto the stock '95 Cobra rims? The current tire size is 255/45/ZR17. Are the stock rims 8" or 9" wide? Would like fatter meats on the rear...

A:...that's up to y'all...

Tnx.

1TallMF · Sep 28, 2006

8"

275 should fit fine, 285 if you're lucky.

Bens95cobra8594 · Sep 28, 2006

xr8d302 · Sep 28, 2006

285 would be a major stretch depending on the tire

frcefedlx · Sep 28, 2006

I have some Good Year Eagle GS-c 285/40/17's on 2003 Cobra wheels. When I bought the car it had original wheels and these tires on it.

Black Stampede · Sep 29, 2006

If its a 9 inch wheel which I think it is, then you can put 315s on them. I know plenty of people that do.

1TallMF · Sep 29, 2006

Aren't the stock '95 Cobra wheels the teardrop-style? I'm 99.9995% sure they are 8" just like the GT wheels and the '98 Cobra wheels. I think you guys are mistaking them for the '95 Cobra R's, unless those are the ones he is reffering to, which are 9", in which case, yes, you could probably go with 315's.

Black95GTS · Sep 29, 2006

1TallMF said:
Aren't the stock '95 Cobra wheels the teardrop-style? I'm 99.9995% sure they are 8" just like the GT wheels and the '98 Cobra wheels. I think you guys are mistaking them for the '95 Cobra R's, unless those are the ones he is reffering to, which are 9", in which case, yes, you could probably go with 315's.

315s on a 9inch rim? That would look silly. Just because you can do something doesn't mean you should.

I have 315s on a 10.5 inch rim, and it looks pretty perfect. On a 9 inch rim I'd put a 285 tops, MAYBE a 295.

Adam

1TallMF · Sep 29, 2006

Well, yeah, I wouldn't do it either, thats a far stretch for most tire tire brands and could look ridiculous, but I was just saying it is possible if one wanted to go that route.

Black Stampede · Sep 29, 2006

Its actually not bad at all. But whatever you wanna say.

My buddies car with 315s on a 9 inch wheel. Looks just fine.

Bens95cobra8594 · Sep 29, 2006

Fat Rear Tires on these rims (pics)...

Pic attached of the stock '95 Cobra rims they are going to be wedged onto... hopefully the pic attaches...

Scott_95GT · Sep 29, 2006

95 Cobra Wheels are the same as GT Wheels: 17x8.

I have 275/40's on 2003 Cobra wheels. When I get new tires, I'm going with at least 285/40's. A bit bigger, but still will fit without bulging.

I would really like to see a CLOSE -UP shot of some 315's on 17x9's. I'm sure it bulges out. If it doesn't, you can be sure a pair will be out back on my car. My buddy has 275's on his 17x8's, and it bulges big time.

1TallMF · Sep 29, 2006

Scott_95GT said:
My buddy has 275's on his 17x8's, and it bulges big time.

It all depends on brand and how the sidewalls are made. My sig says which ones I've got, but those are essentially a no-warranty cheaper version of the Fireston Firehawk Wide Ovals, and they don't seem to bulge at all on my 17x8 Cobras. IIRC Nitto's also fit quite well in this size. I can't remember which ones you should stay clear of if you want 275's, but a knowledgable salesman should be able to point you in the right direction. I'm very happy with the fit and the added traction of mine, no problems whatsoever.

Nik_95Cobra · Sep 30, 2006

You might get lucky and be able to get away with it if you run nitto DR's, wouldn't bet the farm on it though. I run 10.5's out back with 315 DR's and actually wish I had a little more meat back there. The nitto drags run very narrow. My old 275 DR was about the same width as my regular 255 555 was. Because of it being so narrow mine looks a bit disproportionate if you look closely between front/rear.

KBCobra95 · Sep 30, 2006

What vrand tire is your buddy running? Looks good to me!

Black Stampede said:
Its actually not bad at all. But whatever you wanna say.

My buddies car with 315s on a 9 inch wheel. Looks just fine.

blksn955.o · Sep 30, 2006

frcefedlx said:
I have some Good Year Eagle GS-c 285/40/17's on 2003 Cobra wheels. When I bought the car it had original wheels and these tires on it.

IIRC 03 cobra rims are 9in while the ones talked about are 8in.

I have 315's on an 11in rim and would never try to put them on a 9in rim.

xr8d302 · Sep 30, 2006

you're correct blksn955.0, the 03/04 Cobra wheel is 17 x 9.

frcefedlx · Sep 30, 2006

So stock 94 cobra rims were 8" also because the OEM wheels I said I had them on before The 03 Cobra wheels had no fitment issues.

cobra29svt · Oct 4, 2006

i wouldnt go bigger than 275's. they are 8"

Black Stampede · Oct 4, 2006

KBCobra95 said:
What vrand tire is your buddy running? Looks good to me!

They are Nitto DRs.

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