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Originally Posted by wedgerton
Hello all,
I'm a newbie to the Cobra arena and had a question on tires. I recently purchased a MK III that was barely started. It was basically almost like starting from scratch. Anyway this person had already purchased tires for the car which are 275/40 ZR17 for the rear and 245/45 ZR17 for the front. I'm debating about buying a set of 315's for the rear and 275 for the front. I've read where some of you have had trouble with theses tires hitting the sheet metal etc.
With my brief description do you think it's worth it to change out the tires I have? I don't plan on doing racing with the car but mostly cruising a little and possible show get togethers. I may hit the track a couple of times but not as a normal practice.
Wayne Edgerton
Flower Mound, TX
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If you're referring to a Superformance Mk III, then you should go to a 315/35 ZR17 rear like the Nitto NT01 shown here. I have them and they grip like glue. softer compound than the NT05 which last a little longer. Match with 255/40 ZR17 fronts. The 275s may rub on the frame at the extreme ends of your turning radius. Let me double check the front size I installed.
Sorry for the big pic...oops, didn't catch your last post re: FFR. Should still be good tires for it. Discount tire direct sells them.