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03-08-2011, 05:39 PM
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Join Date: Jul 2010
Location: Henderson,
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Cobra Make, Engine: BDR 293 gray W/Silver Smedling 351W
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BF Goodrich 295/50/15 Tire Rack
I just spoke to Tire Rack and according to them they will have BF Goodrich 295/50/15's arround the first of April.
Rich
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03-08-2011, 05:40 PM
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Cobra Make, Engine: Superformance
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I was thinking of why the wait, and then I realized that it takes time to chisel a tire from a solid block of granite.  |
03-08-2011, 05:51 PM
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It was comical when I bought my car, the dealer wanted a $200 upgrade fee for the 295 where as the 275 were "stock". I quickly realized to purchase 295 at the time were $200 so I could have both for the price of the upgrade.
In the end how much larger footprint to you gain with the 295's over the 275's. Friction = Force * coeffecient of friction so if your tire is not as wide you have more psi then a larger tire that has less psi, in the end I bet the difference is negligible. Get the 275's and never worry about rub marks, rock being flung outside the wheel well etc.
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03-08-2011, 06:14 PM
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Those tires suck eggs on a Cobra no matter what size they are.
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03-08-2011, 06:50 PM
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Join Date: Mar 2001
Location: Southern Connecticut,
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Cobra Make, Engine: SPF - 351W, 944 non-turbo
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Do not buy the BFGs. They wear like crazy but they lack grip.
A bigger issue is their tendency to not be very round.
Bob
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03-08-2011, 07:55 PM
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Come on guys, I keep mine under 100 mph and love long hard burndown, there the perfect tire to save your drivetrain.
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03-08-2011, 09:37 PM
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Maxx has a good point, there is ZERO possibility of breaking any drive train components with these tires (regardless of size). Because they have ZERO traction! 
Seriously,,, what a waste of time and money even considering these tires. |
03-15-2011, 01:07 PM
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Location: Northern VA,
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Cobra Make, Engine: Classic Roadsters
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Rich_ACC
I just spoke to Tire Rack and according to them they will have BF Goodrich 295/50/15's arround the first of April.
Rich
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Pretty sure this is the size I have on the rear of my Cobra but a DRAG RADIAL. Pretty sticky and still looks authentic.
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03-15-2011, 02:35 PM
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Join Date: Jul 2010
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Cobra Make, Engine: BDR 293 gray W/Silver Smedling 351W
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Guys, thanks for the input, going to put new skins on by May to head to Santa Barbara good for the car and good for me. A little R&R road trip.
Rich
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03-27-2011, 05:50 PM
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Join Date: Sep 2010
Location: starke,
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Cobra Make, Engine: Contemporary Classic Car Co. replica of 1966 Cobra made in 1988 with big block bowtie (600 hp 454), Bought about 4 months ago
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Talk about wear like crazy, got a pair of Cooper Cobras on rear of mine with 4000 miles and they're totally shot. I don' t track it, don't drag it and in general, take it prettty easy on it
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03-27-2011, 09:03 PM
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Cobra Make, Engine: Contemporary 502 Chev
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Rich_ACC
I just spoke to Tire Rack and according to them they will have BF Goodrich 295/50/15's arround the first of April.
Rich
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03-27-2011, 09:39 PM
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Quote:
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Talk about wear like crazy, got a pair of Cooper Cobras on rear of mine with 4000 miles and they're totally shot. I don' t track it, don't drag it and in general, take it prettty easy on it
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Thanks for the info on the Cooper Cobras. I was considering them. Next choice is the Mickey Thompson S/R. They have a higher speed rating by a letter, but I have no idea why. |
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