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Posted by CobramanPhil (Member # 2170) on :
 
Just a quick question, but what are the acceptable tire sizes for a 10.5"x17" rear tire of a sn95 mustang? A lot of people put a 315/35/17 sized tire, but there are not a lot of tire brand selections in that size. Is it ok to go for something like a 285/40/17..? What do you guys think???
 

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Posted by 94gt (Member # 3060) on :
 
ive heard of guys using all the way up to 305 or even 315's
did you get all your cobra-r stuff yet?
 

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Posted by NO MANRZ (Member # 566) on :
 
The 285 BFG KDW's work great on that size wheel.
 

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Posted by HungryHippo (Member # 537) on :
 
most people use 315's but the contact patch with 285's is much better
 

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Posted by TRIXSNK (Member # 2844) on :
 

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Originally posted by HungryHippo:
most people use 315's but the contact patch with 285's is much better

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W/ a 10.5 inch rim

I would think the 315 would have a better contact area vs a 285 ...not too mention more "meat" to protect the lip of the rim(s)however that's personal preference.

If you run a DR you could always use some Nitto 315's as they run a bit smaller than most.
 

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Posted by RixSikCobra (Member # 5058) on :
 
Got Nitto 285's, they work great, but go with the 315's, I am next time.
 

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Posted by 8850GT (Member # 4943) on :
 
my buddys got 17x10.5 bullets on his stang and he runs the BFG drag radials in 315-35-17...looks great! 315 all the way!
 

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Posted by HungryHippo (Member # 537) on :
 
i'm just saying, with a 315 and 32psi, the outer edges barely contact the ground. if you deflate them when you're about to run them, then they'll work better than a 285.
 

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