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V8Notch
09-12-2019, 11:11 PM
I'm interested in the 420s since they are SUV tires. I figure they will be better suited for the weight of the Marauder. I'm looking for an all season tire.

255/50/18 are 28.00 dia"

255/55/18 are 28.94" dia

That is 3.3% difference which should be adequate.

Anyone run this combo?

They do make a 235/55/18 that are 28.23" dia which is a 2.5% difference which is not quite enough.

I'm open to recommendations!
justbob
09-13-2019, 02:51 AM
I’ve used the same set on the rear for around 40,000 miles and absolutely love them for dry and wet traction. They wore 100% even and are pretty much slicks now and still provide very decent traction!

They used to be all the rage around here when the options were more slim.


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johnnyrauder
09-13-2019, 05:43 AM
love them. great grip for a boosted car. i like the look also. big n fat.
David Mitchell
09-14-2019, 10:34 PM
I am going to try Michelin Premier AS 235/55 R18 and Michelin Premier LTX 245/60 R18
Front tire diameter 28.15 Rear tire 29.5
offroadkarter
09-17-2019, 08:55 PM
I am going to try Michelin Premier AS 235/55 R18 and Michelin Premier LTX 245/60 R18
Front tire diameter 28.15 Rear tire 29.5

a 29.5 inch tall tire will look massive out back, the LTX is an all season truck tire.

I know we use "SUV" tires but we're pushing towards just putting an all terrain on the back soon.

You can still get tires in a 245/55 size, hell I think Michelin makes the "Pilot4SUV" which is a summer performance tire in the OEM rear size, pair that with a pilot 4S in a 235/50 size up front and it'd grip better than the factory tires ever could.
David Mitchell
09-18-2019, 09:09 PM
a 29.5 inch tall tire will look massive out back, the LTX is an all season truck tire.

I know we use "SUV" tires but we're pushing towards just putting an all terrain on the back soon.

You can still get tires in a 245/55 size, hell I think Michelin makes the "Pilot4SUV" which is a summer performance tire in the OEM rear size, pair that with a pilot 4S in a 235/50 size up front and it'd grip better than the factory tires ever could.
I am running the Michelin Pilot sport 225/50 front and the 235/50 rear. I would like to go up in size. Tire Rack list the Michelin Premier LTX as a Crossover/SUV Touring All Season. I live in Missouri and the summer
tire doesn't perform well in the winter.