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Posted by TRIXSNK (Member # 2844) on :
 
Thinking of trying out some E.T. Streets since i rarely get to the track and don't really street race much so i thought i'd give these a shot instead of DR's

So what size rim and tire combo will fit on my IRS Cobra?

I was thinking a 16" rim but how wide do i need and what size E.T. Street would be good?
 

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Posted by AJBlackGT (Member # 3936) on :
 
I've heard that the new mickey thompson drag radials hook better than their et streets and that the ets will soon be obsolete
 

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Posted by NORCAL281 (Member # 3754) on :
 
if you have the stock 03 cobras you should check out the mickey thompson drags for the 17" rims!
 

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Posted by JohnB (Member # 969) on :
 
And right after you order those MT's, make sure you AAA membership is current...for that tow home after a half-shaft breaks!
 

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Posted by 1WICKEDmach (Member # 4060) on :
 

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Originally posted by JohnB:
And right after you order those MT's, make sure you AAA membership is current...for that tow home after a half-shaft breaks!

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Ive seen a few cobras being towed home from the track after they broke a half shaft. Its not fun. I would stick to nittos, They dont bite as hard and are less violent on the shafts.
 

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Posted by TRIXSNK (Member # 2844) on :
 
I'll take your guys' word for it i will look into a set of 315/35 Nitto DR's.

I think they look better than the 275/40's and i would assume will provide better traction.


 

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Posted by 03SVTPower (Member # 518) on :
 

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Originally posted by TRIXSNK:
I'll take your guys' word for it i will look into a set of 315/35 Nitto DR's.

I think they look better than the 275/40's and i would assume will provide better traction.

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Im running 305/35/18 Nitto DR's on my 03, looks sick and hooks pretty well on the street too.
 

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Posted by red GT black rallyes (Member # 4495) on :
 
i thought the 03 cobras with IRS arent supposed to launch hard or else stuff will break maybe not right away but not too long after.
 

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Posted by Yellow94GT (Member # 431) on :
 
Yes, if you would like to spin your tires, which causes wheel hop, and breaks half-shafts, get Nittos.

As long as you are HOOKING and not wheel hoping it is hard to break a half shaft.

I would suggest anything other than Nitto's personally. They are the least effective DR available.

JMO
 

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Posted by PurpleNotch (Member # 2902) on :
 
26x10.5 e.t. street my favorite
 

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Posted by Glenn (Member # 520) on :
 

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Originally posted by PurpleNotch:
26x10.5 e.t. street my favorite

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That is what I use.
 

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Posted by nitrous_bob (Member # 77) on :
 
i've never seen anyone run decent times w/ nitto's as opposed to mickey's.

a 3500 launch won't break anything that isn't broken already. and you won't spin a bit on a good power shift
 

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Posted by TRIXSNK (Member # 2844) on :
 
http://www.modularfords.com/forums/showthread.php?t=19274

Says 1.62 60ft w/ stock suspension on E.T. streets


 

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Posted by PurpleNotch (Member # 2902) on :
 
I pulled a 1.7 launching at 5k with a bone stock rear suspension on e.t. streets 26x10.5x15 worked great no complaints here
 

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Posted by Yellow94GT (Member # 431) on :
 

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Originally posted by TRIXSNK:
http://www.modularfords.com/forums/showthread.php?t=19274

Says 1.62 60ft w/ stock suspension on E.T. streets

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Originally posted by Yellow94GT:

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Originally posted by TRIXSNK:
http://www.modularfords.com/forums/showthread.php?t=19274

Says 1.62 60ft w/ stock suspension on E.T. streets

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Like I said, if it hooks, you'll be ok. Just don't go hopping that thing out of the hole or you'll be going home on the tow truck.

You aren't planning on running ET streets as your "street" tires are you? I wouldn't recommend that. Get caught in one rain storm and kiss the Cobra good bye.

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Hell no!


Wouldn't even think about that.

My decision is to have a couple extra rims w/ ET's for the track and ride my stock stuff daily or sell the stock rims and maybe get some CCW's w/ 18" DR's on them.

What do you guys think??

Also what size rim is recommended for the ET's width wise i mean?
 

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Posted by Yellow94GT (Member # 431) on :
 
For your Cobra I'm pretty sure you can run the same tire/wheel setup I used. It was a 15x10 Weld Draglite with a 6.5 back spacing. 26x11.5 ET Streets on them.

You will have to run a 16 inch wheel and tire to clear your Cobra breaks, but everything else should be the same and fit nicely
 

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