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Old 08-12-2009   #1 (permalink)
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Default Nice Front Tire Size?

what is a good front tire size you guys are running on your cobras in front

example... xxx/xx/xx

wanting to run 315/35/17 in back fyi...
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275 40 17 for the front and i do run the Nitto DRs 315's in the back.
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my car looks best with the 255/45/17 on the front and 275/40/17 on back, the 275 are too wide in my opinion for the front on my stock 17X8 rims!
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Yeah, I'm 255/40/17 on all 4 corners...any wider on the front will give you handling problems..also remember staggered tires prevent you from rotating them = more money
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255-40-17 are perfect up front and they fit on ur stock rim..ive got that tire in front and 315-35-17 DR and there perfect
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Yeah, I'm 255/40/17 on all 4 corners...any wider on the front will give you handling problems..also remember staggered tires prevent you from rotating them = more money
I Never rotate my tires so it isn't an issue, haha!
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+1, i never rotate mine. When they wear out i just buy new ones. Plus like me, if you put DR's on the back, you already know they are going to wear somewhat quick.
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