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Chevyguy
02-28-2018, 02:58 PM
I want to upgrade to the Nitton NT-555 G2 and they don't have the 265/50/18 available in that type, but DO have a 295/45/18 which will give the correct stagger and fit great on the 18x 9.5 wheels

They currently have the Eagle F1 supercar 255/45/18 front 285/40/18 rear stock GT-500 tires, 3 are original 2006 date code and are worn and noisy as heck. One rear tire was bubbled and replaced

I would plan to probably get a spare pair of stock MM wheels and get them widened to 9.5" (or get a pair already widened), then get my originals refurbished, still look good but some curb rash.

What think ye? I attached pictures of the wheels on my 04 LX, I will plan to sell it by this summer so won't sell it with the wheels.

crownvic97
02-28-2018, 03:03 PM
I vote yes, I love those GT500 wheels.

Charlie Costell
02-28-2018, 04:00 PM
I am currently having the rear wheel widened by Weldcraft in MI. I bought the Nitton NT-555 G2 from Summit Racing, and matched the factory size for the fronts. The Nitton NT-555 G2 was recommended by "RubberCityMarauder".
I can't wait to get the wheels back. Hopefully next week. I am going to have them road force balanced by my favorite GMC dealership (Premier GMC in Rittman Ohio). This is one dealer that actually is super good and very professional / friendly group of guys and ladies.
I bet you do not hear that very often. They were actually very excited about the Edelbrock supercharger I installed on my 2015 GMC Denali 6.2.

crownvic05
02-28-2018, 06:07 PM
Only if they would make those wheels in 20s.

Fastbob
03-01-2018, 07:45 AM
I vote no. Those wheels don't look good in the photos and will look terrible on a Marauder. I don't think they looked very good on a Mustang. Just my opinion, your mileage may vary.

daddyusmaximus
04-09-2018, 08:59 PM
I would rather have those wheels than my factory wheels...