Will 265/40 size tire fit on a 17x 8 rear cobra rim or is 255/45 a better size?

RobStang · 08-26-2002

Will I have trouble fitting a 265/40 size tire on a 17x 8 rear cobra rim?
or is 255/45 a better size.....i have 245/45's up front

Julian Moore · 08-26-2002

I have a set of 275/40/17 Nitto Drag Radials on 98 Cobra Rims, no problems! Though their site says 255/40/17 is a best bet. The link for size and fit is below.
Good luck!
Jules

http://www.nittotire.com/tire_nt555r_sizes.asp

RobStang · 08-27-2002

thanks