In case you didnt realize

[Marauder Rick]

I've been informed that a lot of people here don't like big rims on a marauder. Allow me to let you in on a little secret. From tire tip to tire tip the front wheels on a marauder measure 27.25in. The rear is 28.61in. My 24" wheels measure 30.02in. This is 2.77" bigger than the front and only 1.41" bigger than the rear. I do not have a lift kit. My tires don't rub my wheel well which is 33" (16.5" from the hub center in any direction). They don't sit outside the fender. The weight difference is about the same as having a 10-year-old passenger in the car (approx 70lb). Now, i myself don't like cars all jacked up on truck suspension, it look ridiculous, but this is not it. I had the height of my air ride increased for security only. It was not necessary. So, don't hate me. I just chose a different way to personalize this amazing vehicle and i traded tire space for rim space. Just like most of you, im on my way to a lysholm from trilogy. Hear me Jerry? Anyway, I just wanted everyone to have an understanding before starting to prejudge. Im proud to be a Marauder owner just like the rest of you and I wouldn't do anything to discrace the name. Thanks for reading and let me know what you think.

[Marauderman]

im on my way to a lysholm from trilogy. Hear me Jerry? .

Uh....best re-check with Jerry--He has announced he is canceling that product and no orders will be taken---only those already received......

[Marauder Rick]

Uh....best re-check with Jerry--He has announced he is canceling that product and no orders will be taken---only those already received......
Is there any particular reason why? And is he also cancelling the M-112?

[RR|Suki]

20" is as big as I would go on a marauder personally, I think bigger than that is just overwhelming due to the shape of the car. I'd do 24" all day on a truck though or maybe even a 300C :beer:

[Black_Noise]

its all opinion on the wheels..... to each thier own, but Id like some car with my wheels, thanks

[sd8683]

I've been informed that a lot of people here don't like big rims on a marauder. Allow me to let you in on a little secret. From tire tip to tire tip the front wheels on a marauder measure 27.25in. The rear is 28.61in. My 24" wheels measure 30.02in. This is 2.77" bigger than the front and only 1.41" bigger than the rear. I do not have a lift kit. My tires don't rub my wheel well which is 33" (16.5" from the hub center in any direction). They don't sit outside the fender. The weight difference is about the same as having a 10-year-old passenger in the car (approx 70lb). Now, i myself don't like cars all jacked up on truck suspension, it look ridiculous, but this is not it. I had the height of my air ride increased for security only. It was not necessary. So, don't hate me. I just chose a different way to personalize this amazing vehicle and i traded tire space for rim space. Just like most of you, im on my way to a lysholm from trilogy. Hear me Jerry? Anyway, I just wanted everyone to have an understanding before starting to prejudge. Im proud to be a Marauder owner just like the rest of you and I wouldn't do anything to discrace the name. Thanks for reading and let me know what you think.


All this talk and no pics?

[Marauder131]

I've been informed that a lot of people here don't like big rims on a marauder. Allow me to let you in on a little secret. From tire tip to tire tip the front wheels on a marauder measure 27.25in. The rear is 28.61in. My 24" wheels measure 30.02in. This is 2.77" bigger than the front and only 1.41" bigger than the rear. I do not have a lift kit. My tires don't rub my wheel well which is 33" (16.5" from the hub center in any direction). They don't sit outside the fender. The weight difference is about the same as having a 10-year-old passenger in the car (approx 70lb). Now, i myself don't like cars all jacked up on truck suspension, it look ridiculous, but this is not it. I had the height of my air ride increased for security only. It was not necessary. So, don't hate me. I just chose a different way to personalize this amazing vehicle and i traded tire space for rim space. Just like most of you, im on my way to a lysholm from trilogy. Hear me Jerry? Anyway, I just wanted everyone to have an understanding before starting to prejudge. Im proud to be a Marauder owner just like the rest of you and I wouldn't do anything to discrace the name. Thanks for reading and let me know what you think.

Honestly, I don't like the 24" wheels at all, but I figure the only person who needs to like them is the guy making the payments on the car.

[4rgone]

I agree with 20's, they look good I like em might do it myself some day, but the moment you go over that... You blew it, it just doesnt look, clean, I guess is the word.

[ChiTownMaraud3r]

I would do staggered 20s on my Marauder no problem. And I too would tuck 24s on a 300c or charger. Looks good on those.

[LIGHTNIN1]

I don't have a problem with your car as one of the other posters said, the only one that needs to like it is the one making payments on the [B]WHEELS. I still think I know now what I need to go offroading.

[Marauder Rick]

Please understand that my rims are 6 inches bigger than factory, but my wheels are not even 1 1/2 inches. i cant figure out how to attach pictures of my wheels so i can be understood. can someone help me?

[fastblackmerc]

IMHO... still looks like a$$

[Hacklemerc]

I personally am not a fan of the big wheels. Do they affect the ride of the vehicle? I lean more to the stock wheels on a MM. Haven't seen seen any that I like any better.

[justbob]

I see it in your avitar, thats enough. Welcome aboard. You best upgrade your entire driveline before you even consider a Trilogy with those tires/wheels, these cars stock with blowers is allready pushing the limits.

[Marauder Rick]

They actually affect gas mileage. It gets Better on the highway but worse in the city

[LIGHTNIN1]

Diversity is good as the WHITE marauders. Enjoy the ride.

[O's Fan Rich]

Is there any particular reason why? And is he also cancelling the M-112?

Costs, exchange rate.... but the Eaton kit will still be available.
He has a thread on MCM

[ChiTownMaraud3r]

Took this one from your facebook Rick, if you don't mind..

http://i146.photobucket.com/albums/r255/HomeyG745i/n698892845_684774_2627.jpg

[ImpalaSlayer]

Uh....best re-check with Jerry--He has announced he is canceling that product and no orders will be taken---only those already received......

any other info?

[Marauder Rick]

I finally figured out to hit the "advanced" button and got my pix. Thanks for the post ChiTown. and as everyone can see in my 1st pic. the wheel diameter is almost the exact same. so you would probably have an easier time "off roading" with the factory rims. I think everyone has done a fantastic job customizing their vehicles. but big rims (not wheels) is just what im in to so dont blackball me bcuz of my personal taste in style. Thanx my people

[Black_Noise]

(cough) its on MCM.com (cough) Impalaslayer

[ImpalaSlayer]

(cough) its on MCM.com (cough) Impalaslayer


that place sucks. not worth going there to find out lol

[O's Fan Rich]

that place sucks. not worth going there to find out lol

That's where Jerry Barnes is and posts.

So, I suppose you won't be at the Trilogy Open House during Woodward, Dave?:D

[SC Cheesehead]

To each his own. I'm not a fan of 24's, sorry. But hey, if you like 'em, great.

[Marauder Rick]

how do you find out what your vehicles production number is?

[2,4shofast]

I love the wheels bro and love the style you went with! I wouldnt put 24's on mine and just stopped at 20's for my because it is what I wanted! I think you should go with taller gears as a good start if it where me, 4.10's or 4.30's would be my suggestion.

[2,4shofast]

how do you find out what your vehicles production number is?

PM RoyLPita with your vin number...:beer:

[Raudermaster]

I personally am not a fan of big rims either but to each their own. But your poll, they're all completely different things. I mean, from a $6k blower, to $400 gears, a $400 tune, tranny (?) and $150 UDP's. If you got the cash, go for the blower, you'll love it. I'd say do gears/tune together, if you choose not to go for a blower.

[Dr Caleb]

Im proud to be a Marauder owner just like the rest of you and I wouldn't do anything to discrace the name. Thanks for reading and let me know what you think.

No worries man. I am not in to the whole 'big wheel' look, but to each their own.

BUT! Pay attention to this video 2:30 in. The big 4 door V8 is faster with 20" wheels, vs 22". 3 Seconds faster!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bzTH7YioOgA

I've always suspected, but that is the first proof I've seen that it makes the car slower. My motivation in modifying my car is to make it faster. Nothing wrong with the big wheels and tires, but it just goes against my goals.

[Marauder Rick]

I completely agree with you dr celeb. 100%. The rims do make the car slower than it would be. However, i have made more steps toward replacing that lag. This car is my daily driver and my wife and child are always in the car with me so i dont want too much speed. but i dont want to sacrifice my personal style either. I know i cant fully have both but i want to have as much of each on as i can. Im never gonna try to make this a 10 sec car. but high 12 low 13 wouldnt be bad. right now i put down 272 rwhp and 302 trq and run high 14 low 15. Could be faster, but not bad for 24".

[Mac-MerC]

that **** is nice x 2

[sd8683]

I think it looks decent, I don't like how they stick out beyond the fenders though, sorry

[Bluerauder]

Just like most of you, im on my way to a lysholm from trilogy. Hear me Jerry?
FYI. Saw that JB announced a couple days ago that he will no longer be offering the Lysholm "Twin Screw" due to shipping costs, currency exchange rates and other reasons. Unless your order was placed before the announcement, you may be out of luck on your chance to get the Twin Screw Lysholm S/C. Trilogy will still offer the Eaton S/C.


I've been informed that a lot of people here don't like big rims on a marauder. Thanks for reading and let me know what you think.

I think that I understand the point that you are trying to make. You have given up tire sidewall height for wheel size. However, the rears are still 1.5" taller and the fronts are nearly 3.0" taller than the stock size. Since the eye is drawn to the wheel .... it gives the "wagonwheel" look to the car IMHO. That look is not to my personal taste. From a handling perspective, it must feel like it is riding on wagonwheels too since there is barely any sidewall at all. I think that the 24" wheels totally destroy the look of the MM. If those wheels were offered as standard equipment ..... I would be driving something else. You asked what we thought .... there ^^^ it is.

[Stranger in the Black Sedan]

2.77" taller is a LOT when you are talking about tires. 30" is a light truck overall diameter

[GAMike]

When asking for an opinion, just be prepared to sift through some "bile" in order to understand everyones perspective. This thread is not half as bad as some we have seen over the past few years, and we are all guilty of lax's in dicipline when speaking our mind through a keyboard...... It happens don't take it personally.:burnout:

That said, I am always interested to see how another Marauder owner makes their car comfortable for them. Some go speed, some go style, some go stock for investment or other purposes, some go combo. to me its all very interesting.

If I saw wheels I liked other than stockers, I would replace them. For now I haven't and to be honest I have not been looking as I'm happy enough with the "style" category as is. Just me. My or anyone elses opinion should not be ever as much a factor as your own. Thats when things get "Cliquey" and keep up with the Jones and all that BS. Its your $$$. Enjoy it. :burnout::burnout:

[FordNut]

IMHO... still looks like a$$

I agree, not just on Marauders but on everything. Big wheels with no-sidewall tires looks terrible.

Ans what does the poll attached to this thread have to do with wheels?