TIRE SIZE
02-09-2010, 12:14 PM
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TIRE SIZE
What tires should I put on 18x9's going on a 99 cobra with plans to drop the car 1.5 inches? Does that affect it at all?
02-09-2010, 01:20 PM
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Anything from a 245~275 is rated to fit per all the manufactuers in which I know, but I think a 265 is a nice fit
The drop is fine with with any of the above sizes, but the 275's seem to rub a bit in many cases, but easily address with a bit of fender rolling.
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02-09-2010, 02:02 PM
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02-09-2010, 03:14 PM
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18"s are typically going to be 35 series up to a 275 and 30 series from 285's and up. I recommend these profiles for good clearance, but some opt for a 40/35 series for a bit softer ride.
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02-10-2010, 09:38 AM
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so 275 35's would be decent?
02-10-2010, 09:54 AM
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A 275/35 is just fine, but is the minimum approved width for 9" wheel and is very near the same diameter as the OEM tire on your car.
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02-10-2010, 10:28 AM
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what is max width on a 9" wheel?
02-10-2010, 01:14 PM
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Could have said that better, huh?....
I should have said that a 9" wheel is the minimum width required for a 275/35 and anything wider is not approved by manufacturer of tires.
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02-11-2010, 08:10 AM
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gotcha. I read fast and am sneaking this during military tech school. Fun.
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