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Bingo13 · 11-16-2004, 02:27 PM

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Originally Posted by Butcher

This is a fact. No doubt. I've spent awhile trying to fit 315 Goodyear F1 GS D3's on 10.5's. Aint happening, no way no shape, no form on 03-04's.

Jimmie

No issues here running GS-D3 315/35/17 on AFS 17x10.5" wheels, tried the Yoko AVS Sports and BFG KDs which are wider without problems also.

casey99COBRA · 11-16-2004, 04:34 PM

what tires do you guys prefer for 18 inch wheels (10.5 rear and 9.5 front)?
I don't think Nitto makes an 18 inch 315 size tire. i want 315 on the back, what do you recommend for the actual tire brand and model for front and also for the rear ? Remember these are 18 inch wheels.

cobra330 · 11-16-2004, 04:35 PM

Interesting..as I have found several people who put 315 on an 04 Cobra..and just shaved the IRS Bolt..and/or added spacers. To date..none have an issue..some for months others for over a year. Guess when I get to that point..I have alot of thinking to do.

SVTcobra04 · 11-16-2004, 04:46 PM

yea im trying to do the thinking now.

cobra330 · 11-16-2004, 05:29 PM

Let me know what you come up with!

SVTcobra04 · 11-16-2004, 05:38 PM

ok ill let ya know.im still lookin for a place to get mods put on my cobra.if you find any places let me know.

InfamousSVT · 11-16-2004, 06:53 PM

I just replaced my rear two rims with a set of 17 x 10.5! Fords putting them on for me (Cousin works there) and he said that they'll fit, and if he needs to he'll do what he needs to, to make them work! But he says it shouldn't be a problem! He's also installing all my suspension mods I've got and some bushings from Steeda.
Tire size I'm running is 315/35 - 17's of course!

cobra330 · 11-16-2004, 09:04 PM

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Originally Posted by SVTcobra04

yea im trying to do the thinking now.

You have a PM...Meet us on Dec 4th and we can talk about where to go. Check the Mid-Atlantic Forum for our Mini Meet. Also..I am headed to check out a shop this weekend in Edgewood, MD. Your welcome to join me. Let me know!

Butcher · 11-17-2004, 02:54 AM

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Originally Posted by InfamousSVT

I just replaced my rear two rims with a set of 17 x 10.5! Fords putting them on for me (Cousin works there) and he said that they'll fit, and if he needs to he'll do what he needs to, to make them work! But he says it shouldn't be a problem! He's also installing all my suspension mods I've got and some bushings from Steeda.
Tire size I'm running is 315/35 - 17's of course!

All I can say is WOW!

I sure hope it works for you, and if it does, fill me in on how he did it please sir

Jimmie

InfamousSVT · 11-17-2004, 02:57 AM

Ok, he's going to start on the suspension now, and I'm waiting on my bushings from Steeda that are supposed to be here on Thurs.! So, I should have everything installed and have the car back Thursday afternoon or Friday morning! I'll take some pics and post them in this tread!

ausie · 11-17-2004, 07:27 AM

The only way you would have issues with wider wheels is that the inner offset is not correct. I had a set of 18 BBS RK Plasma's with the 10 inch rear on my 01. I had them transfered to my 04 when I bought it. No issues with suspension or body hitting wheel. They did not require any spacers either. As for tire with in the rear they are 275/35's/18. I may replace them with either same profile or larger since there is plenty of room left. The big question was, will the stock 01 wheels fit? Yep, they fit. (have snow tires on them). I found that putting high performance snow tires on the car once the temps fall below 40 you have better traction when compared to summer tires since they get hard when it is cold out. Besides that, you never know when you will come across ice on the road surface and summer tires and ice do not mix well. When the salt hits the streets, the cobra stays home.

Butcher · 11-17-2004, 11:54 AM

[QUOTE=ausie]The only way you would have issues with wider wheels is that the inner offset is not correct. QUOTE]

Yes, of course. But if you can't tuck them into the wheelwells, not only does it look uglier than a speckled puppy, then you start tossing debris all over the car. If I had offset the 10.5" rim it would have hung out of the wheelwell. I really came close to piddling with an 18", just for one reason or another I didn't.

Jimmie

InfamousSVT · 11-26-2004, 11:57 PM

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Originally Posted by Butcher

All I can say is WOW!

I sure hope it works for you, and if it does, fill me in on how he did it please sir

Jimmie

Here are the pics of my 315's and 10.5 wheels! I put some .25" spacers on it just to be sure, but my cousin believes I should be able to take the spacers out and it'll be just fine. I'll wait in see on that though!

The third photo shows the IRS bolt that everyone either grinds down or replaces with a low-profile bolt. I got the Steeda bushing kit, which included a low-profile bolt and increase use of the wider tires!

davelegguy · 11-29-2004, 11:10 AM

That looks good but I would be worried taking a curve over 120 mph

InfamousSVT · 11-29-2004, 07:05 PM

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Originally Posted by davelegguy

That looks good but I would be worried taking a curve over 120 mph

Taking a curve over 120mph?! I'll leave that kind of speed for the straight shots!

11-16-2004, 04:34 PM	#17
casey99COBRA Registered User Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: WJ, Utah Posts: 249	what tires do you guys prefer for 18 inch wheels (10.5 rear and 9.5 front)? I don't think Nitto makes an 18 inch 315 size tire. i want 315 on the back, what do you recommend for the actual tire brand and model for front and also for the rear ? Remember these are 18 inch wheels. __________________ -1999 RioRed Mustang Cobra SVT- "VNEMOUS"

11-16-2004, 04:35 PM	#18
cobra330 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2003 Posts: 567	Interesting..as I have found several people who put 315 on an 04 Cobra..and just shaved the IRS Bolt..and/or added spacers. To date..none have an issue..some for months others for over a year. Guess when I get to that point..I have alot of thinking to do. __________________ Gone

11-16-2004, 05:29 PM	#20
cobra330 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2003 Posts: 567	Let me know what you come up with! __________________ Gone

11-16-2004, 06:53 PM	#22
InfamousSVT Registered User Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Gastonia, NC Posts: 1,960	I just replaced my rear two rims with a set of 17 x 10.5! Fords putting them on for me (Cousin works there) and he said that they'll fit, and if he needs to he'll do what he needs to, to make them work! But he says it shouldn't be a problem! He's also installing all my suspension mods I've got and some bushings from Steeda. Tire size I'm running is 315/35 - 17's of course! __________________ 1994 Black on Black SVT Coupe 2004 SVT Cobra Competition Orange - SOLD 1979 Ghia Coupe - SOLD 1994 Chevy S-10 - DailyDriver

11-17-2004, 02:57 AM	#25
InfamousSVT Registered User Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Gastonia, NC Posts: 1,960	Ok, he's going to start on the suspension now, and I'm waiting on my bushings from Steeda that are supposed to be here on Thurs.! So, I should have everything installed and have the car back Thursday afternoon or Friday morning! I'll take some pics and post them in this tread! __________________ 1994 Black on Black SVT Coupe 2004 SVT Cobra Competition Orange - SOLD 1979 Ghia Coupe - SOLD 1994 Chevy S-10 - DailyDriver

11-16-2004, 04:46 PM	#19
SVTcobra04 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: md Posts: 205	yea im trying to do the thinking now.

11-16-2004, 05:38 PM	#21
SVTcobra04 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: md Posts: 205	ok ill let ya know.im still lookin for a place to get mods put on my cobra.if you find any places let me know.

11-17-2004, 07:27 AM	#26
ausie Don't let the dog drive Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Kinston, NC Posts: 1,883	The only way you would have issues with wider wheels is that the inner offset is not correct. I had a set of 18 BBS RK Plasma's with the 10 inch rear on my 01. I had them transfered to my 04 when I bought it. No issues with suspension or body hitting wheel. They did not require any spacers either. As for tire with in the rear they are 275/35's/18. I may replace them with either same profile or larger since there is plenty of room left. The big question was, will the stock 01 wheels fit? Yep, they fit. (have snow tires on them). I found that putting high performance snow tires on the car once the temps fall below 40 you have better traction when compared to summer tires since they get hard when it is cold out. Besides that, you never know when you will come across ice on the road surface and summer tires and ice do not mix well. When the salt hits the streets, the cobra stays home. __________________ 2004 SVT Cobra, Silver, February 2004 SVT Build # 2485 out of 3768 SLP Loudmouth Cat-back UPR double lock firewall adjuster UPR GMS extreme double hook quadrant Wheels: Ford SVT 10th anniv. wheels (track duty) SVE 10th anniv. style 17x9F, 10x10.5R BBS RK Plasma 18x8.5F, 18x10R (retired) (retired) 2001 black SVT Cobra, October 2001 missed but not forgotten

11-17-2004, 11:54 AM	#27
Butcher Feel the Rush... Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Tejas Posts: 169	[QUOTE=ausie]The only way you would have issues with wider wheels is that the inner offset is not correct. QUOTE] Yes, of course. But if you can't tuck them into the wheelwells, not only does it look uglier than a speckled puppy, then you start tossing debris all over the car. If I had offset the 10.5" rim it would have hung out of the wheelwell. I really came close to piddling with an 18", just for one reason or another I didn't. Jimmie

11-29-2004, 11:10 AM	#29
davelegguy Registered User Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: wis Posts: 88	some concern That looks good but I would be worried taking a curve over 120 mph

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