Looking for Better tread life than the OEM’s

[sking]

Guys, it’s time for new tires I have an 03 with no traction control. Currently I have the OEM’s and I only got about 20k out of them and I don’t even drive aggressively, really I don’t. I looked through the old threads and the tire buying guide (great job) and most of the talk is about performance I’m look for tread life, suggestions?

The Cooper ZEON RS3-A’s seem like they might fit the bill.

Front
Zeon 235/50/R18

Rear
Zeon 245/55/R18

Thoughts?

[IwantmyMMnow!]

I had the Coopers installed a couple months ago. I like 'em so far...have only put about 2k miles on them, so don't know about tread life yet. Came out $100 cheaper than BFGs, too. Whatever brand/type you do end up buying, make sure the fronts are aligned to carfixer's specs. Seems Coopers or Nittos are becoming a popular alternative to BFGs.

[JoeBoomz]

255 Goodyear Eagle LS2's are holding up really good for me on the back wheels, the OEM BFG's burned down really fast on the 1-2 wheelspin. I'll be sticking with LS2's for awhile.

[screamn]

Nittos all the way......I'm never lookin back.....

555 in front
420 in back

Excellent ride & handling which should have been on all Rauders from the factory.

And of course Carfixers alignment specs!

[MM2004]

Unless mistaken, Nitto 420/555's are not "all weather" tires.

Mine are good on water and dry conditions but not meant for cold/snow.

Choose your tires wisely, if your Marauder is a DD and your geographical area sees cold/snow conditions.



Mike.

[screamn]

Unless mistaken, Nitto 420/555's are not "all weather" tires.

Mine are good on water and dry conditions but not meant for cold/snow.

Choose your tires wisely, if your Marauder is a DD and your geographical area sees cold/snow conditions.



Mike.

Thanks for the reminder.

But in PARADISE there is nothing but sunshine 90 percent of the time.

Of course, when it does rain, sad to say, I adjust my speed or I avoid taking out the Silver Bullet....

[fastblackmerc]

Take a look at Hankooks. Got the Ventus on my rear and the treadwear is 420.

Just remember treadwear is relative....
http://www.tire-information-world.co...treadwear.html

[SC Cheesehead]

NT555's on the front

Grabber UHP's on the rear

Pleased with wear and performance from both.

[bigmerc'03]

http://www.treaddepot.com/sizes/prst2.htmltry
255 45 front
255 55 rear
this is what im riding on

[JAYSILVER04]

I love the Coopers I have.. I have put about 7k miles on them, and they look just like they did when new.. Great ride, and stick pretty well too..can't go wrong IMHO

[sking]

Thanks for the input. I think I'm going with the Coopers as they are an all weather tire and she is my daily driver.

[Marauderjack]

ANYTHING is better than the stinkin' OEM BFG"s!!

[Go2GuyFL]

Federal 595

[john egan]

I just put coopers on my rear,BFGs lasted less than 20.000.My tire shop told me coopers are the only way to go on maruaders.

[Mote]

Yeah BFGs don't last at all. I actually liked them though - I felt the car rode better - Zero "shudder". Currently have Nitto 555's - Got them based on opinions here. Affordable, look great - Put 265/50 on rear - Almost identical height compared to stock. It will be a few years before I know about tread life. I live north and it's my DD so i have a set of snows for the winter.