Which wheel/tire combo?

whitecobra_1995 · 01-18-2005, 02:03 AM

I am looking to upgrade my current wheel/tire combo for my '95 cobra from the stock 17 x 8 - 255/45/17 to either chrome Cobra 2000R (Y2K) 18 x 9 or chrome '03 Cobra rims 18 x 9. The tires will be either 285/30/18 or 265/35/18. Any thoughts on which will look better? Also which tire will fit better and/or can anyone recommend a different tire size?

*venom* · 01-18-2005, 04:59 AM

Depends on what you like. Do you like the oversized tire look which bubbles out? You can put a 295 35 18 on that rim the 98 Roush stang had this. Look at this http://www.mustangtuningforums.com/showthread.php?t=238

whitecobra_1995 · 01-18-2005, 01:05 PM

Your rims/tires look very good. Is that the tire size you have for all four? or are the fronts smaller than rears?

*venom* · 01-18-2005, 04:33 PM

295 35 18 rear, 245 40 18 front. The rear rim is 18x9 and front 18x8, you can go wider in the front not sure how much as I havnt looked into it.

svtnos · 01-19-2005, 05:16 AM

i have 18 x 9 all around and it sucks cause tires are soooo expensive...

whitecobra_1995 · 01-19-2005, 10:45 PM

I have a connection for tires. My only other concern is, are replica wheels (rims) quality or should I spend a whole lot extra for originals (O.E.M)? there is a large difference in price between originals and the replicas found on ebay.

*venom* · 01-20-2005, 04:29 AM

In the long run originals have a better resale value.

svtnos · 01-22-2005, 12:26 PM

yea i guess but my rims were nothing cheap.... great quality too.. for an 18x9 all chrome from ran about $1200

wade95 · 01-22-2005, 03:20 PM

Im saving for the black Bullitt's 17x8 in front and the 17x10.5's in the rear. Cant decide on 295 or 315's tho.

*venom* · 01-22-2005, 04:35 PM

315s for sure.

stanger00 · 01-22-2005, 09:37 PM

what series would be better for the 10.5" wide rim. 315 40 or 315 35. im contmeplating on selling my 18's for 17's. i think my car would look better with a wider rim than a taller rim.

w01stang · 01-22-2005, 11:55 PM

Here is a weblink with a calulator that calulates the correct tire size and offset needed depending on rim size.

http://www.1010tires.com/TireSizeCalculator.asp

this what i would put on my 01 GT because it is a perfect match in my opinion
front 245/45R17 rear 315/35r17

Rim Width Range: 7.5 - 9 in Rim Width Range: 10.5 - 12.5 in

Overall Diameter: 25.68 in 652.27 mm Overall Diameter: 25.68 in 652.27 mm

Sidewall Height: 4.34 in 110.23 mm Sidewall Height: 4.34 in 110.23 mm

Radius: 12.84 in 326.13 mm Radius: 12.84 in 326.13 mm

Circumference: 80.67 in 2049.0 mm Circumference: 80.67 in 2049.0 mm

Revs per Mile: 809.9 Revs per Mile: 809.9

01-18-2005, 02:03 AM	#1 (permalink)
whitecobra_1995 Junior Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Delray Beach, FL Posts: 20	Which wheel/tire combo? I am looking to upgrade my current wheel/tire combo for my '95 cobra from the stock 17 x 8 - 255/45/17 to either chrome Cobra 2000R (Y2K) 18 x 9 or chrome '03 Cobra rims 18 x 9. The tires will be either 285/30/18 or 265/35/18. Any thoughts on which will look better? Also which tire will fit better and/or can anyone recommend a different tire size? __________________ Paul 1995 Cobra #241 of 4005 BBk Cold Air Intake Power Slot Rotors 2.5 Dynomax Exhaust MAC Off-Road H-Pipe 3.55 Gears, UPR Caster Camber Plates Aluminum Drive Shaft, Steeda Sport Springs On the way:N/A 347 Stroker Eagle Kit TFS T/W Heads 18" Chrome Y2k Rims Nitto 275/35/18 Tires

01-18-2005, 04:59 AM	#2 (permalink)
venom Super Moderator Join Date: Sep 2004 Posts: 5,225	Depends on what you like. Do you like the oversized tire look which bubbles out? You can put a 295 35 18 on that rim the 98 Roush stang had this. Look at this http://www.mustangtuningforums.com/showthread.php?t=238 __________________ http://www.mustangboards.com/mustang...500/ppuser/103

01-18-2005, 01:05 PM	#3 (permalink)
whitecobra_1995 Junior Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Delray Beach, FL Posts: 20	Your rims/tires look very good. Is that the tire size you have for all four? or are the fronts smaller than rears? __________________ Paul 1995 Cobra #241 of 4005 BBk Cold Air Intake Power Slot Rotors 2.5 Dynomax Exhaust MAC Off-Road H-Pipe 3.55 Gears, UPR Caster Camber Plates Aluminum Drive Shaft, Steeda Sport Springs On the way:N/A 347 Stroker Eagle Kit TFS T/W Heads 18" Chrome Y2k Rims Nitto 275/35/18 Tires

01-18-2005, 04:33 PM	#4 (permalink)
venom Super Moderator Join Date: Sep 2004 Posts: 5,225	295 35 18 rear, 245 40 18 front. The rear rim is 18x9 and front 18x8, you can go wider in the front not sure how much as I havnt looked into it. __________________ http://www.mustangboards.com/mustang...500/ppuser/103

01-19-2005, 05:16 AM	#5 (permalink)
svtnos tranny killer Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Clinton Twp. MI Posts: 142	i have 18 x 9 all around and it sucks cause tires are soooo expensive... __________________ http://www.cardomain.com/ride/503778

01-19-2005, 10:45 PM	#6 (permalink)
whitecobra_1995 Junior Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Delray Beach, FL Posts: 20	I have a connection for tires. My only other concern is, are replica wheels (rims) quality or should I spend a whole lot extra for originals (O.E.M)? there is a large difference in price between originals and the replicas found on ebay. __________________ Paul 1995 Cobra #241 of 4005 BBk Cold Air Intake Power Slot Rotors 2.5 Dynomax Exhaust MAC Off-Road H-Pipe 3.55 Gears, UPR Caster Camber Plates Aluminum Drive Shaft, Steeda Sport Springs On the way:N/A 347 Stroker Eagle Kit TFS T/W Heads 18" Chrome Y2k Rims Nitto 275/35/18 Tires

01-20-2005, 04:29 AM	#7 (permalink)
venom Super Moderator Join Date: Sep 2004 Posts: 5,225	In the long run originals have a better resale value. __________________ http://www.mustangboards.com/mustang...500/ppuser/103

01-22-2005, 12:26 PM	#8 (permalink)
svtnos tranny killer Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Clinton Twp. MI Posts: 142	yea i guess but my rims were nothing cheap.... great quality too.. for an 18x9 all chrome from ran about $1200 __________________ http://www.cardomain.com/ride/503778

01-22-2005, 03:20 PM	#9 (permalink)
wade95 Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Tarpon Springs, FL Posts: 503	Im saving for the black Bullitt's 17x8 in front and the 17x10.5's in the rear. Cant decide on 295 or 315's tho. __________________

01-22-2005, 04:35 PM	#10 (permalink)
venom Super Moderator Join Date: Sep 2004 Posts: 5,225	315s for sure. __________________ http://www.mustangboards.com/mustang...500/ppuser/103

01-22-2005, 11:55 PM	#12 (permalink)
w01stang Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Posts: 291	Here is a weblink with a calulator that calulates the correct tire size and offset needed depending on rim size. http://www.1010tires.com/TireSizeCalculator.asp this what i would put on my 01 GT because it is a perfect match in my opinion front 245/45R17 rear 315/35r17 Rim Width Range: 7.5 - 9 in Rim Width Range: 10.5 - 12.5 in Overall Diameter: 25.68 in 652.27 mm Overall Diameter: 25.68 in 652.27 mm Sidewall Height: 4.34 in 110.23 mm Sidewall Height: 4.34 in 110.23 mm Radius: 12.84 in 326.13 mm Radius: 12.84 in 326.13 mm Circumference: 80.67 in 2049.0 mm Circumference: 80.67 in 2049.0 mm Revs per Mile: 809.9 Revs per Mile: 809.9 __________________ Installed: Ford C Springs, Mach1 chin & grille delete, SLP Cat-back, Bilstein shocks, UPR short shifter, Steeda CAI, Steeda Underdrive Pully, SCT tunerII, 5.0 Forged Stoker Kit Future: Upgrade suspension and brakes, new Heads, Kenne Bell SC

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