Tires
- Thread starter SexyStang1994
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1105
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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
Founding Member
Yes you can. But, due to the backspacing of OEM 8" rims, there may be some clearance issues with them on the front.
dstanggt50
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mo_dingo
20+ Year Stangneter 
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
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
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.
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
-Chris
95WhiteVenom said:
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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