Sportsman S/R Radial Street/Racetrack Size: 26X12R15

[FUNFER2]

That's it ! I don't know why I did not see that ?

I'm a bit of a perfectionist and anal, so I really want the name Goodyear Eagle on the tires I buy, I like them better than Mickey Thompson. So that'll take some time to decide. lol

What would you guys do ?

[RallySnake]

You evidently drive your Cobra hard like I do. The most critical factor for me is the breakaway. Many tires will grip very well as the sideload increases and then suddenly let go so quickly you cannot catch the spin. On a dragstrip, many tires will do that on a gear shift, suddenly spinning you into the wall (or worse, the other car).

I have run more that 15 types of tires on my Cobra over more than 30 years (including the very good Mickey ST's and the terrible Goodrich TA's) and have learned to appreciate and rebuy Cooper Cobra tires. The breakaway is gradual and you can balance them on the edge of a slide. This is really good on a road course where you can push hard and then hold it in the drift (assuming your car is balanced well). After a few years of street driving, I wore out my first set during a track day on Willow Springs. But it was so much fun! After spending over $700 on the second set, I am taking it easy and they have lasted 6 years of road rallies. I run 245/60r15's and 275/60r15's.

I also have to put a good word in for Hoosier Autocross tires. They give you superman grip that is unbelievable. I took home some trophies from SCCA Solo2 and track events with them. However, not good on the street. There were several times, at high speed, on a freeway, when they would catch a groove and suddenly try to rip the steering wheel out of my hands. Very scary!

So if you want to have fun with your car on the street and entertain a friend with a little drift action or a donut and LIVE to hear him tell the story, get the Coopers.

RS

[FUNFER2]

Originally Posted by RallySnake

You evidently drive your Cobra hard like I do. The most critical factor for me is the breakaway. Many tires will grip very well as the sideload increases and then suddenly let go so quickly you cannot catch the spin. On a dragstrip, many tires will do that on a gear shift, suddenly spinning you into the wall (or worse, the other car).

I have run more that 15 types of tires on my Cobra over more than 30 years (including the very good Mickey ST's and the terrible Goodrich TA's) and have learned to appreciate and rebuy Cooper Cobra tires. The breakaway is gradual and you can balance them on the edge of a slide. This is really good on a road course where you can push hard and then hold it in the drift (assuming your car is balanced well). After a few years of street driving, I wore out my first set during a track day on Willow Springs. But it was so much fun! After spending over $700 on the second set, I am taking it easy and they have lasted 6 years of road rallies. I run 245/60r15's and 275/60r15's.

I also have to put a good word in for Hoosier Autocross tires. They give you superman grip that is unbelievable. I took home some trophies from SCCA Solo2 and track events with them. However, not good on the street. There were several times, at high speed, on a freeway, when they would catch a groove and suddenly try to rip the steering wheel out of my hands. Very scary!

So if you want to have fun with your car on the street and entertain a friend with a little drift action or a donut and LIVE to hear him tell the story, get the Coopers.

RS

Yes, you nailed it with how I drive. I call it, spirited street driving, not racing unless there's no trees, buildings etc.. But, stop to stop is always done. lol

I can't believe how many guys with Cobras, like the Cooper Cobra so much and have seen many pics and videos with them. Especially as a dirt cheap cost tire, their that good ?

[RallySnake]

The short wheelbase, wide tire Cobra is a twitchy machine. Add a twitchy set of tires to the mix and you’re asking for trouble. When I look at smashed Cobra’s, I want to see what tires they are running. Most of the time I see Goodrich TA’s. Their hard compound rubber works great and lasts a long time on heavy vehicles. But, not on light weight cars. I had more unexpected spin outs with those tires than any other.

Most people never push their cars to the traction limit. To me, that’s when the fun begins. I especially like wet or snowy pavement to test my car control abilities. I once drove my Cobra, with the hardtop on, from Santa Barbara to Las Vegas on the 12 hour Starlite Rally with the slick Hoosier auto cross tires. It rained all the way! We were in a perpetual state of drift most of the way. I was so much fun!

RD