thanks manAn 8" is the Ford GT option and standard on the Cobras for these years. I have 255-45-17 on 9" without rubbing. On the front the tire is just outside the fender.
Ok, so the 255 on a 9" will be stretched on there? I don't really want the tire sticking out past the front fenders.. Hmm maybe the search for an 8" wheel begins. Seem's they are harder to find on the aftermarketBe aware. 255's on a 9" wheel offers ZERO curb or pothole protection. The rim will stick out further than the tire....that is a fact. Personally, I'd either go with 8" wheels, or figure out a way to make the 275's work.
Ok, so the 255 on a 9" will be stretched on there? I don't really want the tire sticking out past the front fenders.. Hmm maybe the search for an 8" wheel begins. Seem's they are harder to find on the aftermarket
Correct, it will be tight. 245mm-255mm on an 8" wheel = perfect
Anything less than a 275mm tire on a 9" wide wheel is pushing it IMO. It will technically fit, but like I said...offers you zero protection against road hazards or curbs.
Be aware. 255's on a 9" wheel offers ZERO curb or pothole protection. The rim will stick out further than the tire....that is a fact. Personally, I'd either go with 8" wheels, or figure out a way to make the 275's work.
My wife can vouch for this. Her front wheels have taken a beating on her SLK.
So all this beings said does anyone have any leads on an 8" wheel? I can't seem to find any that aren't a 4 lug. Say I went with the 275 tire on the 9", wouldn't the tire hang out past fenders in the front? Man I thought it'd be an easier decision than this finding a wheel and tire size.
I just went and measured the rim to tire clearance. It's about 1/4". What additional clearance would a wider tire (275) give?
where did you find those 98 cobras?98 cobra wheels are either 17x8 or 17x8.5 I have them and have 275 bfg drag radials in back and 275 sumitomos in front.
So my options are rub and stick out past the wheel well with the 275s or rub the curb with the 255's... Sounding promising. I wish there were more 8" wheels on the after market in the 5 lug version.I'm not sure what you're asking regarding "rim to tire clearance", but a 275 will give you an additional 10mm of tire width on either side of the rim over your current 255. That's enough to get you out of the danger zone with potholes and curbs. Most likely though, it will increase your chance of rubbing under hard cornering though.
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