Will 245/45/17 tires fit 17 X 9 Cobra R rims?

blackstang16 · 08-27-2002

i am purchasing a set of 17 by 9 cobra r's and i have a friend that is goin to sell me a set of tires if they willl fit. They are 245/45/17's and im not 100% sure if they will fit, but i think they will. I would appreciate it if you all could help me.

Julian Moore · 08-27-2002

A 17x9 rim can accomodate a P245/45R17 or P275/40R17 Nitto Drag Radial with no problems! I know people who have gone bigger then that, but by Nitto's fitness guide, these are what they say are o.k.!
Jules

spyder · 08-28-2002

they will fit perfectly. i've seen 245 all the way up to a 275, which is pretty big. looks awesome in back though. im currently running 255/40/17's on my cobra R wheels. in spring i might go 245/45 in front and 275/40 in back

7-UPstang · 08-30-2002

I have 17 X 9's on my 1990 convertible. Tires are 235/45/17.

Wheels rub on the inside against the control arm, but the tires are okay - they don't hit the fenders or anything.

I heard from 91 - 93 on the Fox bodies, they increased the space in the wheel well to accomodate the 16" wheel.

I don't know what year your car is, but if your 94 or up - you should be fine, 'cause 245/45/17 are the stock size.

hard2beme · 09-03-2002

I have an 89 gt vert...i had 245/45/17s on my cobra r's and they rubbed bad in the front ..got 235/40/17s on there now..no rubbing and they look alot better with the lower profile

C J · 09-03-2002

i'm running Dunlop P245/45R17 front and P275/40R17 rear on my '94 that's lowered about 2" without any probs.

mmtdstang · 02-27-2008

Quote:

Originally Posted by 7-UPstang

I have 17 X 9's on my 1990 convertible. Tires are 235/45/17.

Wheels rub on the inside against the control arm, but the tires are okay - they don't hit the fenders or anything.

I heard from 91 - 93 on the Fox bodies, they increased the space in the wheel well to accomodate the 16" wheel.

I don't know what year your car is, but if your 94 or up - you should be fine, 'cause 245/45/17 are the stock size.

I know this is an old post but...

Was your '89 lowered? I have a 91 vert with 245/45/17 on Cobra R 17 x 9 and it has been lowered with Eibach springs. The only problem I have is on the front driverside where the tire rubs the fender at the top on some bumps. I am considering replacing with same style rim but 17x8 and same tire.

Thanks,
Mike

nearlystock5.0 · 02-27-2008

that's exactly what i've got on mine and they've done just fine. i'd like to go a little bigger myself.

r0b0c0pp50 · 03-01-2008

I have the same cobra rims on mine and it sits nice throws off the the speedometer a little!

ecraider · 02-21-2009

i have a 89' GT mustang stock suspenison..i want to put 17'' wheels on it with a 245/45 tire..do you think it will work if you dont think so then what size tire should i get.

ecraider · 05-16-2009

i posted this tread a long time ago. and i have had the 245/45 tire with 17'' cobra R on my car for a long time and i have yet to have any rubbing probles on my 89 mustang.