What is a good tire combo for 2009 lnf cobalt 440 tq lol

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Apr 10, 2013 | 10:29 PM

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I didn't need a spacer. I think my wheels were 45mm offset. I was talking about the delrin bushings. That's why they're solid, lol. Delrin doesn't give but its self lubricating. I know more sidewall = more flex and traction, I just didn't want to get rid of the brembos and sacrifice my stopping power. I use nothing but factory brembo pads as well. The reason why I was worried about strength was from what I understand you drill through the webbing in the control arm. I was scared that could cause a fracture when you're putting down 500hp.

I run a +38 offset and needed a 3m spacer. my bet is your wheels are +35

Apr 10, 2013 | 10:54 PM

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I run a +38 offset and needed a 3m spacer. my bet is your wheels are +35

No they're at least 40. I remember looking at it on the box and on the description online. I don't even need a spacer.

Apr 11, 2013 | 09:17 AM

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No they're at least 40. I remember looking at it on the box and on the description online. I don't even need a spacer.

What width are your wheels?

Apr 11, 2013 | 09:56 AM

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What width are your wheels?

They're supposed to be 7.5" wide but inside lip to inside lip they're 8". It swells the drag radial a lil bit on the sidewalls but nothing major. They recommend at least a 9" wheel but I've had no issues and the wear is even.

Apr 11, 2013 | 10:02 AM

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jesus lol. a 275 on a 8" wheel!? lol. im just gonna find a 15X9 wheel to run.

Apr 11, 2013 | 10:37 AM

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I would love to fit a 275 but doubt that's happening without a spacer... The question is how much.
I like having no rub at all ATM.

Apr 11, 2013 | 10:57 AM

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17x9+38 w/ 245/40 re050

I would love to fit a 275 but doubt that's happening without a spacer... The question is how much.
I like having no rub at all ATM.

he said he doesnt rub with 275 and no spacer........so guess u dont. lol.

Apr 11, 2013 | 11:12 AM

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He has a bit more offset than me as well...

FasterIsBetter what is your tire height?

Apr 11, 2013 | 11:29 AM

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He has a bit more offset than me as well...

FasterIsBetter what is your tire height?

I measured it last night at 24.5". Supposed to be 25.5-26" but that's what I measured. A friend was wanting to run them on his stage 3 gti and I was seeing if they would clear with wobble bolts.

Apr 11, 2013 | 11:32 AM

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I'll take a few pics tonight with them on the car. They actually don't look bad and the 2nd bolt pattern fits on my mustang so I can use them for both. The diameter just looks a lil small stepping down from 20s on the mustang. Its not just an nt05 though, its the nt05r. Meant for drag racing with a softer compound than the nt05.

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Apr 11, 2013 | 11:36 AM

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I measured it last night at 24.5". Supposed to be 25.5-26" but that's what I measured. A friend was wanting to run them on his stage 3 gti and I was seeing if they would clear with wobble bolts.

damn, so you got a nice short tire for it. im looking now for some wheels and tires lol. just 15 or at most 16 now lol.

Apr 11, 2013 | 11:53 AM

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damn, so you got a nice short tire for it. im looking now for some wheels and tires lol. just 15 or at most 16 now lol.

I hear ya. Are you lsj? Or are you just planning on buying lsj brakes?

Apr 11, 2013 | 12:01 PM

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What is a good tire combo for a 2009 lnf cobalt 440 tq lol. Need it to hook a little from a digggg.....

Proper torque management in 1st and 2nd gear in the tune will limit wheelspin to just enough to keep pulling you foward without loosing too much time. Unless you want full slicks and footballs in the back 440wrtq is going to spin badly from a dig.

Apr 11, 2013 | 12:18 PM

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I hear ya. Are you lsj? Or are you just planning on buying lsj brakes?

im just buying LSJ brakes and will swap them when i feel the need to lol.

Apr 11, 2013 | 02:58 PM

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im just buying LSJ brakes and will swap them when i feel the need to lol.

I hear ya man. Good luck with the whooping on that certain someone!

Apr 11, 2013 | 06:05 PM

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I hear ya man. Good luck with the whooping on that certain someone!

lol, no one specific yet. still need to get my zfr when i get home first.

Apr 11, 2013 | 08:55 PM

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Apr 11, 2013 | 09:09 PM

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im going to be running 235/40r18 Dunlop Z2's

look into them!

Apr 11, 2013 | 09:13 PM

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Here's some pics.

wow, they really dont bulge out that much at all...........but is that a rub mark from the strut i see in the one picture? got some ******* meats on that thing. i approve. and your not using a spacer at all? just 40 offeset?

Apr 11, 2013 | 09:50 PM

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what turbo do you have that make 440wtq????
thats a lot man

Apr 11, 2013 | 10:16 PM

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Going through the same issue right now. Looking for a good street tires i can get a little more traction with for dig runs. Have slicks for the track but looking for something decent for the street.

Looking at NT01, NT05R, Toyo R888.