17x10.5 DD Rims - What Tires

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01-31-2006, 08:24 PM

Khaos05

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17x10.5 DD Rims - What Tires

I'm considering getting the 17x10.5 DD Silver Bullitt Rims, but I have a question. The article in MM&FF said that the 315s on these rims rubbed, and I'm thinking about getting Eibach sport springs. (probably 1.5" in front and 1" in rear if i remember right) What tire sizes do I need to get for the front and for the back...I want a similar look to Lances03GT. I know he has 18s, but the silver DD don't come in 18s.

Just tell me rim sizes and tire sizes and if possible some pictures...
Front:
Rim:
Tire:

Rear:
Rim:
Tire:

THANKS!

01-31-2006, 09:27 PM

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Heres the link to the tires------> http://www.goodyeartires.com/goodyea...7&sidewall=VSB

Thats the best combo I can think of. Oh and I think H&R SS springs look the best.

01-31-2006, 11:57 PM

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wow...those are some expensive tires! lol! Are those 285 or 315? And, i should get different size for front and rear shouldnt I? Might look odd with fat tires on the front..

01-31-2006, 11:58 PM

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nvm...sorry...its 2 am...

Still what size for front though...and...the article said the 315's rub...kinda worried...

02-01-2006, 03:09 AM

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The best for the 17's would be 275/40/17 for the front and 315/35/17 for the rear.No they will not rub!!!

02-01-2006, 04:08 AM

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Here is some with that setup....

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02-01-2006, 04:10 AM

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Or one of my favorite...

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02-01-2006, 06:40 AM

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nvm...sorry...its 2 am...

Still what size for front though...and...the article said the 315's rub...kinda worried...

I know a guy with a 96 Cobra. It has 335/30/18's on the back. Yours will not rub. He said his doesnt rub and all he had to do was roll the lip of the body panel.

Yes you need different sizes. The widest you can put on the front is 285's with just slight rubbing at full lock. Just get the 315's for the back and you wont have any problems there. 275's are what they use for stock 03 cobra's I believe so I think they would make a good size for the front. Another nice (but smallish) combo would be 265's in the front and 295's in the back.

02-01-2006, 08:03 AM

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thanks guys...whats funny is the pic that lance sent looks like my car...my car is sonic blue and i'm gettin white racing stripes...lol ^_^ (and those are the rims i'm gettin hehe) i'm glad they wont rub...so 275 in the front and 315 in the back...sweet