89cobra5.0

hey guys I have a 347 getting finished up this week by auto machine specialties in fresno cali =] and I need some new rubber. I currently have some 17x9 frpp cobra r's w/ 245/45's up front and 255/45 in back. problem is, my 245s are bald while my rears are brand new basically, and I NEED better rubber than that in the back. I want to put some 275/40's in back but Im afraid moving the 255's up to the front will rub too much to be able to safely use them. can anyone offer some knowledge on how far I can turn the wheel, I can barely pull a U at an intersection with the 245/45's I still want to be able too if possible. I havent done anything to adjust height either (lowering, etc.)

OnyxCobra

I'd try just rotating them and see, 255/45 isn't much different at all, hardly noticeable.

89cobra5.0

off topic- but onyx your car looks gorgeous in that pic lol.. ya I guess ill just wait till my engine is back in my car and test it out. if its not too bad ill hold off on getting 4 new, just 2. I still gotta get a catted mid pipe to pass smog around christmas :*[

OnyxCobra

thanks a lot man

yeah best bet is just try it out, then you'll know fo shizzle

SJPajak

back on topic... +1 17 9 in the front with 255 40 and i have no problem with rub. and im dropped an inch or so. do you have 9s all the way around in the rear as well.?

projectresto83

I think it is funny to hear that people have 2 tires that are bald and 2 that are good. Everyone knows what was going on but has anyone ever heard of the words ROTATE ROTATE ROTATE? lol.
I know its kinda funny with different size tires in the rear but still lol.

89cobra5.0

yeah, 17x9's all the way around. I rubbed a bit on the front inner ww's with 245/45/17's.. I dont mind a little rub since it was like an inch from full turn lock, so thats good to know. my car sits a lil high, not enough to make it look weird but it transfers weight well.

89cobra5.0

haha its funny you say that, cause thats the reason the other two 245's are bald ;]. nah Im not sure if I am misreading your post, but if I put the 255's up front I plan on getting some 275/40's for the back.

SJPajak

its a wonder why yours rub and mine do not... even though you dont mind it

USMC1775

Tell me about it.. my fronts last twice as long as the backs, and I just cant figure why...