TIRES: from rear 285's to 315/35/17's on 99 Cobra

denialdave · 11-09-2002, 11:23 PM

I am currently running 285/40/17's on the rear of my Cobra vert. I like the Fat look very much.

I was told I could fit a 315 under there--if I use a spacer (there is one bolt on the IRS it will rub on). I would really like to try this, but don't want to risk damage to the car.

Has anyone done this, and if so, what size spacer did you use? Can this be done right without loosing the cars strength and integrity at the rear end?

Thanks in advance for your suggestions!

mjpf · 11-10-2002, 11:40 AM

if its lowered youll hit the tire on bumps, i ha to remove spacer so my S03s 275/35/18 rr didnt get damaged

smashedheadcat · 11-10-2002, 01:09 PM

I don't know about the 99's, but my 97 cobra sports 315/35's on a set of 17x10.5 AFS cobra r's. I just slightly messaged the wheel wells and never had a problem. I also (had) the eibach pro kit. Perfect stance, and zero rubbing. I've since removed the springs because the side pipes were rubbing occasionally.

11-09-2002, 11:23 PM	#1
denialdave Registered User Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Seattle, Washington Posts: 1	TIRES: from rear 285's to 315/35/17's on 99 Cobra I am currently running 285/40/17's on the rear of my Cobra vert. I like the Fat look very much. I was told I could fit a 315 under there--if I use a spacer (there is one bolt on the IRS it will rub on). I would really like to try this, but don't want to risk damage to the car. Has anyone done this, and if so, what size spacer did you use? Can this be done right without loosing the cars strength and integrity at the rear end? Thanks in advance for your suggestions!

11-10-2002, 11:40 AM	#2
mjpf Registered User Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: mi Posts: 24	fat tires if its lowered youll hit the tire on bumps, i ha to remove spacer so my S03s 275/35/18 rr didnt get damaged __________________ 99 blk cobra #838 H-pipe, mac exhaust, steeda 3 pcs pully kit,autologic chipped,18 inch ultra light wheels,so3s,87mm maf,wms cold air kn kit,carbon fiber int w/billet knobs, 4:10,mm race susp kit, centerforce dual stage clutch, roush rr spoiler, alum dash bezal w/carbon fiber gauge rings. 89 gt too much to list. 00 V6, side pipes, jet chipped, svt wheels, Classic Design Concept side exhaust kit.Alum int. trim, pulleys, 17 inch rims

11-10-2002, 01:09 PM	#3
smashedheadcat Registered User Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: Geneva, Switzerland Posts: 1,727	I don't know about the 99's, but my 97 cobra sports 315/35's on a set of 17x10.5 AFS cobra r's. I just slightly messaged the wheel wells and never had a problem. I also (had) the eibach pro kit. Perfect stance, and zero rubbing. I've since removed the springs because the side pipes were rubbing occasionally. __________________ Josh 2003 Oxford White Cobra Coupe Twin Turbo Solid Axle Automatic Return Fuel System 1997 Triple Black Cobra Convertible Forged and Blown. 511rwhp 398 rwtq Sold

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