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Topic: Rims and tire help????
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mustanggt5091
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I have a 88GT with 98 cobra rims, 245/45/17, and lowered an inch and a half or two. I am wondering if 275/40/17 would fit, There is a lot of room between my quad shock and tire but not the fender and tire! Anyone know the differences in backspacing between a cobra r rim and a 98 cobra rim? Anyone know if the 275's will fit?
-------------------- 88 GT 357w (SOLD):( 06 Limited Edition R6 !!!!!
Posts: 2353 | From: Fairfield / Santa Rosa , Ca | Registered: Sep 2001
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hidnn.o.s.
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They should fit without a problem. It doesn't sound like your car is "slammed" on the ground so at worst you may need to take a rubber mallet to the fender lips to roll them a little bit.
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Hungry Hippo
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this doesnt answer your question, but 275's arent a good idea on 8" wide rim unless they are nittos or some brand that "over measures" their tires. i put 275's on cause i needed some cheap used tires and it was all i could find at the time. the back end feels like i'm constantly driving in rain, while turning and from a stop. it looks cool though
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Posts: 2959 | From: east bay | Registered: Nov 2001
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mustanggt5091
All I need is.....
Member # 444
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They are BFG DR's 275/40/17!
-------------------- 88 GT 357w (SOLD):( 06 Limited Edition R6 !!!!!
Posts: 2353 | From: Fairfield / Santa Rosa , Ca | Registered: Sep 2001
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biggmatt
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i had those on my slammed stang, fit no problem, only problem is they only last like 1k miles
at least they did for me!!!
Posts: 392 | From: pittsburg | Registered: Apr 2002
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mustanggt5091
All I need is.....
Member # 444
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Is the backspacing the same on 5 lug 98 cobra's as a 4 lug cobra R?
-------------------- 88 GT 357w (SOLD):( 06 Limited Edition R6 !!!!!
Posts: 2353 | From: Fairfield / Santa Rosa , Ca | Registered: Sep 2001
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BlackNGold
CaliforniaFords.com Moderator
Member # 655
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4-lug 17x8" Cobra r's have a=5.15" backspacing
5-lug 17x8" 98 Cobra wheels have a=5.72" backspacing...
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Posts: 5132 | From: Bay Area, CA | Registered: Dec 2001
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mustanggt5091
All I need is.....
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With a 5.72 inch backspacing, will 275-40-17 fit on a 88gt rear.
-------------------- 88 GT 357w (SOLD):( 06 Limited Edition R6 !!!!!
Posts: 2353 | From: Fairfield / Santa Rosa , Ca | Registered: Sep 2001
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