Finally got some Drag Radials

93Cobra#2771 · 12-09-2005, 08:50 AM

Got some Nitto 275/40/17's, lightly used. Got them on ebay after patiently watching auctions for 2 mos. I was actually the second highest bidder on this set, but the winning buyer screwed the seller, so he contacted me with a second chance.

He offered them to me for 165 plus shipping, I counter-offered with 165 INCLUDING shipping, and he bit.

Just need to get them mounted up this weekend...

TheJeanyus · 12-09-2005, 09:03 AM

Your car makes enough power to break traction?

Sounds like a killer deal.

QWKSNKE · 12-09-2005, 09:10 AM

that is a great buy! I usually pay around $350 for ours

93Cobra#2771 · 12-09-2005, 09:31 AM

They are used, but not badly. Guy said about 20 passes on the strip using a trans-am.

No more miles I put on the car, they'll prob. dry rot before they wear out...

Eventual plans call for a 315/35/17 on my 8.5" repro rim, once I get the axles swapped, etc. Assuming I'll have the clearance to do so.

QWKSNKE · 12-09-2005, 09:57 AM

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Originally Posted by 93Cobra#2771

They are used, but not badly. Guy said about 20 passes on the strip using a trans-am.

No more miles I put on the car, they'll prob. dry rot before they wear out...

Eventual plans call for a 315/35/17 on my 8.5" repro rim, once I get the axles swapped, etc. Assuming I'll have the clearance to do so.

yeah I really need to get 2 of those wider OEM wheels. It would make my 275's handle better

TheJeanyus · 12-09-2005, 10:12 AM

Will a 315 fit on a 8.5" wheel? I thought that required a 9" wheel at the very minimum.

Italian LX · 12-09-2005, 10:22 AM

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Originally Posted by TheJeanyus

Will a 315 fit on a 8.5" wheel? I thought that required a 9" wheel at the very minimum.

It would be pretty close to cramming a 275 on a whimpy 7.5" rim.

QWKSNKE · 12-09-2005, 10:23 AM

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Originally Posted by Italian LX

It would be pretty close to cramming a 275 on a whimpy 7.5" rim.

Dale McPeters · 12-09-2005, 10:25 AM

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Originally Posted by 93Cobra#2771

I was actually the second highest bigger on this set,

Bigger?

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Originally Posted by 93Cobra#2771

Just need to get them mounted up this weekend...

Get them mounted up and see if you can break an axle!!!

93Cobra#2771 · 12-09-2005, 10:28 AM

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Originally Posted by TheJeanyus

Will a 315 fit on a 8.5" wheel? I thought that required a 9" wheel at the very minimum.

They actually are a pretty good fit on a 9" rim - I'm hoping a 8.5" rim won't make much difference. Still haven't decided for sure, though. Here's a thread with them on a 9" rim:

Page 4, post #114:
http://www.corral.net/forums/showthr...3&page=4&pp=35

12-09-2005, 09:10 AM	#3
QWKSNKE 3v's are slow Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Here and There Posts: 17,152	Re: Finally got some Drag Radials that is a great buy! I usually pay around $350 for ours __________________ 2009 Porsche Carrera S 2008 ///AMG C63.. Eurocharge Tune. RIP 2019 AMG GLC43..wife's 03 F250 SD.. Edge Evo, AFE Stage 1 CAI 08 GT. JBA axle back, FRPP springs, FRPP swaybars.. daughter's 01 Cobra vert... wife's I need a new toy

12-09-2005, 09:31 AM	#4
93Cobra#2771 The Kocky One Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Yeah, but those cutters won't bust any walnuts.â„¢ Posts: 1,948	Re: Finally got some Drag Radials They are used, but not badly. Guy said about 20 passes on the strip using a trans-am. No more miles I put on the car, they'll prob. dry rot before they wear out... Eventual plans call for a 315/35/17 on my 8.5" repro rim, once I get the axles swapped, etc. Assuming I'll have the clearance to do so. __________________ *For Sale: Reproduction Window Stickers, 87+ Mustangs, Cobras, Lightnings, and HD F150!* Richard White 93 Cobra Kocky will be back!

12-09-2005, 10:12 AM	#6
TheJeanyus Administrator Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Huntsville, AL Posts: 14,774	Re: Finally got some Drag Radials Will a 315 fit on a 8.5" wheel? I thought that required a 9" wheel at the very minimum. __________________ 1998 Mustang GT Coupe - World's Slowest Racecar 2005 Toyota 4Runner SR5 V8 2013 Volkswagen Jetta Sportwagen TDI

12-09-2005, 08:50 AM	#1
93Cobra#2771 The Kocky One Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Yeah, but those cutters won't bust any walnuts.â„¢ Posts: 1,948	Finally got some Drag Radials Got some Nitto 275/40/17's, lightly used. Got them on ebay after patiently watching auctions for 2 mos. I was actually the second highest bidder on this set, but the winning buyer screwed the seller, so he contacted me with a second chance. He offered them to me for 165 plus shipping, I counter-offered with 165 INCLUDING shipping, and he bit. Just need to get them mounted up this weekend... __________________ *For Sale: Reproduction Window Stickers, 87+ Mustangs, Cobras, Lightnings, and HD F150!* Richard White 93 Cobra Kocky will be back!

12-09-2005, 09:03 AM	#2
TheJeanyus Administrator Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Huntsville, AL Posts: 14,774	Re: Finally got some Drag Radials Your car makes enough power to break traction? Sounds like a killer deal. __________________ 1998 Mustang GT Coupe - World's Slowest Racecar 2005 Toyota 4Runner SR5 V8 2013 Volkswagen Jetta Sportwagen TDI