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09-14-2011, 06:48 PM
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Join Date: Mar 2005
Location: Meriden,
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Cobra Make, Engine: ERA 427 SC s/n 718, 428 FE
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As for the heavy steering, you might want to go with the larger dia Moto-Lita wheel. It's the same size and looks as the original, and makes steering a little easier. You also may have too much negative camber. If these changes don't work for you, look into ERA's new power steering setup. (The big Moto-Lita looks great).
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09-14-2011, 07:28 PM
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Join Date: Apr 2009
Location: Little Rock area,
AR
Cobra Make, Engine: ERA Street Roadster #782 with 459 cu in FE KC engine, toploader, 3.31
Posts: 4,533
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Will a 275/60-15 at 28 inches diameter fit an ERA FIA in the rear? They won't fit the 427 model. Max dia. recommended to clear is about 27 inches. Maybe the frame kickup is moved on the FIA for more clearance.
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09-16-2011, 06:23 PM
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Join Date: Apr 2009
Location: Little Rock area,
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Cobra Make, Engine: ERA Street Roadster #782 with 459 cu in FE KC engine, toploader, 3.31
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Quote:
Originally Posted by DanEC
Will a 275/60-15 at 28 inches diameter fit an ERA FIA in the rear? They won't fit the 427 model. Max dia. recommended to clear is about 27 inches. Maybe the frame kickup is moved on the FIA for more clearance.
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Will a 28-inch tall tire fit on the rear of an ERA? The ERA site says no???  |
09-17-2011, 03:02 PM
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Join Date: Nov 2003
Location: New Britain,
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Cobra Make, Engine: Size 10 Feet
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Quote:
Originally Posted by DanEC
Will a 28-inch tall tire fit on the rear of an ERA? The ERA site says no??? |
It might, or it might not. If I told you it would fit and it rubbed, would you be p*ssed? I would be. 
The whole philosophy of every ERA is that they are real cars, not hot rods that require all sorts of quirky compromises. Tire rub is one of those (un-tolerated) compromises. |
09-17-2011, 05:59 PM
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Join Date: Apr 2009
Location: Little Rock area,
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Cobra Make, Engine: ERA Street Roadster #782 with 459 cu in FE KC engine, toploader, 3.31
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Quote:
Originally Posted by strictlypersonl
It might, or it might not. If I told you it would fit and it rubbed, would you be p*ssed? I would be.
The whole philosophy of every ERA is that they are real cars, not hot rods that require all sorts of quirky compromises. Tire rub is one of those (un-tolerated) compromises. |
Actually, I've measured clearance on my (unfinished) car and concluded a 28 inch tire will not clear - at least on my car. I didn't know if the FIA might have frame modifications to provide more clearance or if I just blew my measurements. I would like to have used a 275/60 tire if I could have - but purchased 27 inch tires instead. |
09-18-2011, 12:50 AM
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Join Date: Aug 2009
Location: Adelaide,
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Cobra Make, Engine: AP 289FIA 'English' spec.
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Check Fullchat289’s thread, page 3, posts 33 to 45, (refer Ownership Log – ERA#2124 ) for info about suitability 275/60x15 Mickey Thompson S/T tyres at 28” diameter.
(There’s also a comment there from Bob about the unsuitability of these for ERA 427s)
Cheers,
Glen |
09-18-2011, 09:58 AM
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Join Date: Apr 2009
Location: Little Rock area,
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Cobra Make, Engine: ERA Street Roadster #782 with 459 cu in FE KC engine, toploader, 3.31
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Quote:
Originally Posted by xb-60
Check Fullchat289’s thread, page 3, posts 33 to 45, (refer Ownership Log – ERA#2124 ) for info about suitability 275/60x15 Mickey Thompson S/T tyres at 28” diameter.
(There’s also a comment there from Bob about the unsuitability of these for ERA 427s)
Cheers,
Glen |
Thanks - interesting. I would like to know what is the critical difference between the 427 and FIA car with respect to this. Fender and lip design I guess. |
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