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Old 03-09-2010, 06:34 PM
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What tire would you run on a 17x11 rim?

Billet specialties Street lite Rim to be specific. s60 rear shortened 3 inches on each side with a spool.

Minitub considered, what the best tire option for street&track?
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315/35 Nitto 555s look awsome, and you can get a 275/40 to match the tread up front..Im picky about tread matching front to back..
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thats what you had. lol. ill run a skinnier front tire...

can you put anything bigger on a 17?

just debating if i need to go to a 15inch, but I dont want to!
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I run 315 BFGs on my 17x11s on my Cobra.

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26" - 315/35/17 MT drag radial
27" - 295/45/17 MT drag radial
28" - 325/45/17 M&H drag radial

Pick your diameter
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How tall of tire are you wanting? You could got with a 315/35R17 if you plan on staying with stock height, or go with a 325/45R17 if you want to go with a 28" tall tire.
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315/35r17.
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going 3.73 gears... so would a 28 be too tall?
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Originally Posted by drone
going 3.73 gears... so would a 28 be too tall?
Yes .
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I should just stick with a 26 315/35/17 huh? whats a good tire in this size?

I guess if its not enough down the road I can get a 2nd set of 15 inch rims for the track with some huge rubber.
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315/35/17 Nitto NT05 drag radial. Not going to last you long, but will hook.
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what kind of tire can you get that will last longer
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Originally Posted by chris94
what kind of tire can you get that will last longer
Sumitomo HTRZ or Nitto NT555
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Hey Camaro396

What Wheels do you have on that Cobra?
ANy Side Pics of your Cobra?


Thanks
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There is a thread on the detail section that says detailed the cobra today , that thing is sexy
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Originally Posted by mariordz
Hey Camaro396

What Wheels do you have on that Cobra?
ANy Side Pics of your Cobra?


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They are just the stock 03 Cobra wheels, but the rears are 17x11 instead of 17x9

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i cant believe i said it but the mustang looks good....lol
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Originally Posted by drone
What tire would you run on a 17x11 rim?

Billet specialties Street lite Rim to be specific. s60 rear shortened 3 inches on each side with a spool.

Minitub considered, what the best tire option for street&track?
You have any pics of the wheels? I would love to get my rearend shortened with these wheels. Im looking at getting a set pretty soon, but my rear will be stock length unfortunately.



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