TIRES

[98obra]

Well i just got my tires slashed last night and i have never been so mad in my life . But i was wondering what is the widest tire i can fit on the stock svt wheels 17x8 in? I want to get bigger tires for the back. Thanks a lot :beer:

 

[SM94Cobra]

I have seen up to 275 on a 17X8 in rim, but it does buldge out from the rim some. I run 255 on my 94 with the 17X8 and it looks fine.

 

[98obra]

Originally posted by SM94Cobra
I have seen up to 275 on a 17X8 in rim, but it does buldge out from the rim some. I run 255 on my 94 with the 17X8 and it looks fine.

Do you have any pics that i could look at? Thanks

 

[97CasperCobra]

I had 275's on my stock 17x8 rim. Don't have any pics, but they were Kuhmo's and they buldged pretty nicely. Always got compliments.

Sorry to hear of the "slashing".

 

[28]

I'm runnin 275's now....look on sig and here's a pic...


:rockon:

 

[28]

Here we go...:thumbsup:

 

[URDONE]

That is not a bad bulge. I say go for it and get them.

 

[KillrCobra]

275 Nitto DRs

 

[quick01snake]

Originally posted by JoeCobra
275 Nitto DRs

That would work......
i vote get some 03 wheels and 285/40 17's in the back, 275/40 17's in the front,
or better yet, get the 10.5" in the back and put 315 BFG DR's out back!

 

[OldSkoolMC]

Don't forget the side wall is the main problem. I could NOT fit 255/40/17s on stock 97 Cobra wheels.

 

[Svets96]

28 fangs beautiful car, love the bulge of the tires looks good!

 

[freakshow12]

I have 275/40 17 bfg drag radials on my car and they look tough. I also picked up some spare stock rims and am having them widened to 10.5 so I CAN run the 315 DR's. we are on the same page quick01! hahaha. I like having the stock look with the not so stock bite!

 

[red96cobra]

What ever you do don't replace the old tires with comp t/a's. The last forever but they are to hard and there is no traction. I can swing the rearend out going into third gear without even trying

Nick

 

[freakshow12]

I have had 2 sets of comps,and they were ok. I like the look of the oem tire on these cars I got 1 set just waiting until one day when I go back stock so I have the correct tires ( I also do the old mustang thing and have learned the value of finding NOS parts,and these cars will be no different) but now its drag radials all the time because the car is scary to drive without them! and they match the sidewall on my comps.

 

[98obra]

Originally posted by 28 fangs
Here we go...:thumbsup:

I talked to a guy at Discount Tire today and he said he could fit 285 Nitto DR on it what do you think. By the way great looking car.:rockon:

 

[28]

thanks for the complements guys...I'd go for it in the back,but probly just a bit wide for the front.

 

[98obra]

Originally posted by 28 fangs
thanks for the complements guys...I'd go for it in the back,but probly just a bit wide for the front.

Hey 28 fangs.Where in TX do you live i just moved to Denton? So you think i should go with the 285 in the rear.

 

[66GT350]

Hey, 98obra, I'm just down the road from you in L'ville/FM. You a member of SVTTexas?

 

[28]

Originally posted by 98obra
Hey 28 fangs.Where in TX do you live i just moved to Denton? So you think i should go with the 285 in the rear.

I live up north in Amarillo..That's about 5 hours away from Denton..I have a cousin down there that's a probation officer in Dallas...And if the 285's are possible in the back,go for it...Go with 265's up front...,but no more than 275's up front... :beer:

 

[98obra]

Originally posted by tang350
Hey, 98obra, I'm just down the road from you in L'ville/FM. You a member of SVTTexas?

No im not a member there Tang350. What is it? Ya just give me a call on my cell(9405956904) and maybe we can meet up and talk cars.:beer: