Drag radials tend to run a bit wide, probably tight out back, rolled fenders and no quads is a possibility. In the front i'd say you have close to zero chance of going that wide with any type of tire.
Nittos tend to run a bit narrow
Drag radials tend to run a bit wide, probably tight out back, rolled fenders and no quads is a possibility. In the front i'd say you have close to zero chance of going that wide with any type of tire.
I may return the 275's and get 2 more 245's.
Probably a good choice.
The problems with wide tires on a fox are significantly magnified with someone in the back seat or hard cornering. The rear on one of these cars will move quite a bit under load, so much so that with my 275's i had to buy a panhard bar to prevent rubbing on the inside wheel well. I guess it was just another excuse for me to buy something else.
Ditch the quad shocks for more tire clearance. Just make sure you have good control arms and you'll be fine.
I will recite your post word for word when I'm asked "what is that thing you bought?"Probably a good choice.
The problems with wide tires on a fox are significantly magnified with someone in the back seat or hard cornering. The rear on one of these cars will move quite a bit under load, so much so that with my 275's i had to buy a panhard bar to prevent rubbing on the inside wheel well. I guess it was just another excuse for me to buy something else.
I will recite your post word for word when I'm asked "what is that thing you bought?"
I will recite your post word for word when I'm asked "what is that thing you bought?"
Oz, i don't know if cobra r wheels are worth this much work, these days they are a dime a dozen. Besides, while i'm no wheel expert i can't help but think removing 1/4 inch off the back hub of wheels will change how the lug nuts fit and how much material is back there when you crank them down.
I would just buy the right wheels if you want to keep the tires.
I think 245's will be fine. I'm getting 2 mounted tomorrow and if they look and fit well, I'll be returning the 275's next week.
Thanks!!!!
Right it's like spending money to save money. Makes perfect senseIt's really preventive maintenance, so we don't have to buy tires from rubbing.
Right up there with needing an 03 cobra engine to pass emissions.
Also goes with "don't worry it was only 100 bucks", everything is a $100 the way i see it.
245/45R17's front
275/40R17's rear
All on 17" x 9" Cobra R's w/ +18 mm offset
Turns out I don't have a clearance issue on the inside - I've got 1/2"+ to the quad shock and exhaust but the 275's will hit the fender flange. If I had a little more offset than +18 mm, it would help.