[jacktunnell]

What are the modifications required to fit 315s on the back?

 

[Cobra Jones]

Sawzall?!

Just goofing around...someone will ante up soon with a real reply.

CJ

 

[cobra9268]

i went with a 275/50/17 and it fills up the wheel well and is pretty fat, 27.3 " tall

 

[2FAST4U]

You need to contact Dave Borden. He has all the details, pictures, and instructions. Or, do a search.

Basically, it requires cutting off a portion of the 2x3 that the rear cockpit aluminum mates to, relocating some of the 3/4 tubing that the inner fenderwells attach to and some of the cockpit corner braces. You will have to remove the spring tubes completely as well.

Good luck

Keith

 

[Rob]

Just do a search for 315 or 315's. the topic has been discussed before....

Heres a start -

http://www.ffcars.com/cgi-bin/ultimatebb.cgi?ubb=get_topic;f=1;t=003072
http://www.ffcars.com/ubb/ultimatebb.php?ubb=get_topic;f=1;t=004926#000001

Also check out Jeff FIcks build site here he did the mods:

http://www.norcal-cobras.com/fick/BuildHome.html

To make it even easier heres the direct link:
http://www.norcal-cobras.com/fick/journal2.htm

Rgds

Rob

[ August 22, 2002, 11:15 AM: Message edited by: Rob ]

 

[oldguy668]

cobra9268:

Can you tell us the width and backspace of the wheels you have your 275/50's on? Also the axles you are using, Fox or SN95. I'm compiling data for a wheel/tire FAQ.

Happy motoring

 

[cobra9268]

why yes, they are axles out of a ranger and stock 17 x 8 bullit wheels with all the crap trimmed out of the way. The tire 27.3 tall, 10.7 wide , : a BFG G-Force KDWS, fills out the wheel well really nice.

 

[cobra9268]

remember that 315/35/17 are a very short tire 25.5 inches tall...

 

[ShelbyLuva]

I have Bullitts and wanted to run the 275. Is the tire to wide for the rim? Also, what all did you have to trim?

 

[cobra9268]

NO the tire is not too wide for the wheel, it looks awsome and this is the combo. Spent alot of time figuring this out, mounted up 5 wheels, this is the fit. I will try to get better pics, the weather is crappy here, so you can see the fit better, they do not hang over the wheel lip..

 

[cobra9268]

TRIM????????? nothing, just bolt on, good luck Nick

 

[Rob]

Just to make it clear for others...You guys are talking about two different things Cobra 9269's combination of wheels/tires will fit with NO mods... As the title states 315 mods... you MUST modify the frame to fit 315's....

Rgds

Rob

 

[oldguy668]

I think what Cobra9268 is suggesting is that there are viable alternatives to 315's and the attendant heartache. His 275-50/17's are one, and my 285-40/18's (27.1" tall) are another. And thanks for the info, Cobra9268.

Happy motoring.

 

[cobra9268]

no problem......dont want to see anybody make a mistake.......

 

[jisidoro]

Quick Q,

Maybe this is a dumb question but.

Why modify the chassis to handle the extra width inward rather than using a different offset rim, and flaring the rear fenders outward??
The extra width may make the make the car look even more imposing! heh

 

[Rob]

I personally have seen a car with "flaired" rear fenders and didnt like it... but thats just me! Rgds

Rob

 

[David Borden]

JackT,

Arent you building a legal spec car? 315's are obviously not legal in the class

Rob, thanks for posting the links... keep in mind the pic you posted is BEFORE the clearancing.

Why modify the chassis to handle the extra width inward rather than using a different offset rim, and flaring the rear fenders outward??

If your interested in balanced handling.. the car probably does not need more rear track.

David