Hulk99

This really goes out to the 99-04 cobra owners running some wide rear tires 295+. I have a 99 cobra and was told by a semi-reputable source that 315 or 335s would not fit without modifications due to the IRS. Can anyone with some big tires chime in and let me know what if any mods you had to do? and what rims/tire combo you are running? Thanks for any input!

xxkazp3rxx

You shouldn't have any issues... some tires you can even put on 17x9 rims... the Nitto d/r 315/35/17 can fit on 17x9 rims.. most others you need 17x10.5, but i don't think spacers are necessary for most types on the 315... 335's it wouldnt surprise me.

Blownsvt

i have 315/35/17 nittos on my stock 17x9 inch rims and have no issues and did not make any modifications.

hockey24

Running Nitto 555 335/30/18 on 11" rims on the back. Not sure what the back spacing is on the rims. Beware - these tires have zero grip on wet surfaces. I have to be careful when my neighborhood waters the streets ( I mean grass) at night.

xxkazp3rxx

uhm i drive with my nitto drags in the florida rain, lol... I slide a bit now, but i also have 0 tread in the middle of my tire, with no front tread either, lol

CobraSnake

yeah I was gonna say Nitto 555r's accually get pretty good wet traction. I wouldn't know because I don't drive in the rain if I don't have too.

hockey24

I try not to take it out if it looks like rain but here in Houston thunderstorms pop up really fast. I just bought the car from my dad and he swears the tires only have 500 miles on them but they are bald in the center. He said he didn't have them shaved either. Who knows, maybe the old man was doing donuts in a parking lot!

I have a question - I want to replace the Nittos with a street tire. What should I go with for a 18 X 11 rim? I would like decent grip ( I know thats all I'll get) and something I can drive in the rain if I have to.

xxkazp3rxx

If they were bald in the middle... they were probably over inflated...

hockey24

Well, I say middle but it was all of the way across. The passenger side is worse than the driver side. Any advice on what street tires to get?

xxkazp3rxx

what kinda car, and power are you running?