I have a set of '03 cobra rims that are 17x9. The fronts have 255/40's on them. I don't like the way they look. It looks like the tire is too small for the rim...the edge of the rim sticks out too far past the sidewall.
What size would be better? Would getting a pair of 255/45's be better? What size came stock on the '03 cobra's?
Thanks for responding. I've seen pix of 255's that don't look as bad as mine. I have Hankook Ventus HR's...do you know if they usually run a little thinner and/or lower?
OK..THANKS COLIN...a few more questions... I think I'm going to go with a 265/40 tire for my fronts. I've heard that wide front tires like to "track" over bumps and potholes. Is that true and if so, are any specific brand tires better than others in this respect? Any more advice would be appreciated.
I have a '96GT...'03 cobra rims (17x9). Stock suspension. I'm adding Tokico HP shocks and struts...and might lower the front 1 inch.
< Message edited by powerfreak -- 6/6/2007 11:12:28 AM >
Yes, wider tires may track more. Directional tires tend to track more than asymmetrical.
The amount that you are lowing should not cause an issue for you with the 265/40. That size is wider than what we list for a 96 GT for the front by about 2 tenths of an inch. The largest we list is a 255/45.
< Message edited by colin@tirerack -- 6/6/2007 3:57:13 PM >
Yes, wider tires may track more. Directional tires tend to track more than asymmetrical.
The amount that you are lowing should not cause an issue for you with the 265/40. That size is wider than what we list for a 96 GT for the front by about 2 tenths of an inch. The largest we list is a 255/45.
I've actually recently seen some pictures of 255/40's that look good...I think my Ventus tires just might run a bit small (only have a tread width of 8.7"). Can you tell me which brands in a 255/40/17 might run a bit wider...maybe I'll just try that...since I don't like the feeling of tires that "track". How are the Sumtimo's?
Thanks again for your help.
< Message edited by powerfreak -- 6/6/2007 9:22:43 PM >
I can put in a good word generally for the RE750's, as I have a set of those on one of my cars. They're a very good 3-season tire that's not really intended for snow/ice. But they will work in light snow if driven with a little care. For reference, I'm in South Jersey.
Colin - I should probably submit a review on those (Chad was my salesman IIRC).
I can put in a good word generally for the RE750's, as I have a set of those on one of my cars. They're a very good 3-season tire that's not really intended for snow/ice. But they will work in light snow if driven with a little care. For reference, I'm in South Jersey.
Colin - I should probably submit a review on those (Chad was my salesman IIRC).
Colin > 1 last question before I order. I have directional's on the back, should I stay with directional's on the front or is it OK to go with asymmetrical on the front?
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