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SexyStang1994

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Can you put 275 (width) tires on a '98 cobra rim or is that too wide??

 

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are the 98 cobras 8 or 9 inches wide? 9" yes.. you could probably even put it on 8" wide rim too. My 275's didnt stick out that much on my 17x9's

 

Nik_95Cobra

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Depends on the tire. Nitto Drags run small and their 275 fit my 8" stock cobra wheels perfectly.

 

Mrgreen94gt

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Yes you can. But, due to the backspacing of OEM 8" rims, there may be some clearance issues with them on the front.

 

Grn92LX

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275/40 should fit, but i'd use a 245/45

 

dstanggt50

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I run 275's on my 95 cobra rims, 17x8's, but only have them on the back, 245's up front

 

mo_dingo

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IMO they are too big, and will stick out too much. 275mm = 10.826 inches. So they should stick out almost an inch and a half on each side.

245mm = 9.64 inches, which means about 3/4" will stick out on each side.

I don't know enough about tires to tell you if this is bad or not. My guess is the sidewall will be more vulnerable to cracks/dry rot/other damage with a 275. How much more? No idea.

I will say wider means more traction, which is always good.
Scott

 

Mrgreen94gt

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I thought I still had this pic. This car has 275's on the stock Tri-bars. They won't stick out past the fender, the wheel itself mostly determines that, but they would bulge on the wheel.

I would probably use 255/45 instead.

 

95WhiteVenom

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To answer your origional question. YES! The 1998 Cobra rim is 17X8 and 257/40/17's will fit fine on back. I wouldn't put them up front. dstanggt50 you got it right, its not a good idea cause the front they will rub the fenderwell. (word to wise don't get 255/40/17's) I did cause I got a new set of pilot sports for 250. They look like rubberbands on my stock 17X8 Cobra wheels. I am currently trying to burn them off so it will be time for some Nittos.

-Chris

 

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95WhiteVenom said:

To answer your origional question. YES! The 1998 Cobra rim is 17X8 and 257/40/17's will fit fine on back.....
-Chris

Click to expand...

OOhh...I didnt know they made a 257, but It too will fit.

Jessie....before my current rims, I had 275's on the CHROME tribars. It wasnt the easiest to get them on, but they DID fit and were on for over a year with no issues.

 

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VA302STANG

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http://www.miata.net/garage/tirecalc.html

This link is awfully helpful, I think.