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Coupe
11-09-2010, 01:57 PM
I know, my question will be answered in other topics, but maybe someone can give me a quick comment:
in Germany i canīt get the rear tires, which alternate size fit for a Marauder w/TC?
Thank you so much for answer!!!
Egon Spengler
11-09-2010, 02:00 PM
Whatever size you get, you need to make sure you maintain a 3-5% tire height front to back to keep the traction control happy.
fastblackmerc
11-09-2010, 02:08 PM
Whatever size you get, you need to make sure you maintain a 3-5% tire height front to back to keep the traction control happy.

Yep....

The rear tires need to be at least 3% bigger than the fronts.
Egon Spengler
11-09-2010, 02:11 PM
Yep....

The rear tires need to be at least 3% bigger than the fronts.
I learned that from you! :D
Coupe
11-09-2010, 08:48 PM
thank u so much
Coupe
11-10-2010, 08:57 PM
whatīs your size?
Coupe
02-27-2011, 01:59 PM
what do you mean, if i select 235/45-18 for front and 245/50-15 for rear, is this okay for the TC? look here: http://www.1010tires.com/TireSizeCalculator.asp
fastblackmerc
02-27-2011, 02:58 PM
what do you mean, if i select 235/45-18 for front and 245/50-15 for rear, is this okay for the TC? look here: http://www.1010tires.com/TireSizeCalculator.asp

If there is at least a 3% difference in the diameter than you'd be OK.
Vostok
02-27-2011, 05:02 PM
I take it your having a hard time finding the stupid 245/55/18's

Search for 255/55/18's. Much bigger selection offered.
Bluerauder
02-27-2011, 06:33 PM
I know, my question will be answered in other topics, but maybe someone can give me a quick comment:
in Germany i canīt get the rear tires, which alternate size fit for a Marauder w/TC?
Thank you so much for answer!!!

You can run 255/55/18s on the rear with the stock front 235/50/18 size. There are lots of manufacturers that offer the 255/55/18 size.
CRUZTAKER
02-27-2011, 08:05 PM
You can run 255/55/18s on the rear with the stock front 235/50/18 size. There are lots of manufacturers that offer the 255/55/18 size.


True dat...such as Nitto.
Coupe
02-27-2011, 08:45 PM
i think, the 255/55 combination looks not so good, or not? to much sidewall, isnīt it?
Bluerauder
02-28-2011, 05:07 AM
i think, the 255/55 combination looks not so good, or not? to much sidewall, isnīt it?

Sidewall difference should only be about 5-6 millimeters from the OEM 245/55/18 size. Hardly a huge difference. Personally, I like the stance with the 255's. I had the GoodYear Eagle F1 DS-G3 and notice very little difference in the handling characteristics of the car with the 255's.
96DiamondVIII
03-01-2011, 11:32 PM
I've got 255/55/18 rears also (Kumho Ecsta STX) and the sidewall difference isn't much visually. If anything, I like that it increases the rake a bit since I'm running the stock front size.
Coupe
03-13-2011, 06:25 AM
I got finally my new tires: 245/50-18 for front, 255/55-18 for back, all from KUMHO!
Next month, after snow and ice, i will mount them on my MM!
Which pressure do you recommend?
ROB502
03-13-2011, 06:31 AM
That size (245/55/18) should be easier to get now that the Camaro is using it..no?
JOEMERC
03-13-2011, 10:59 AM
Its the same one im using ,but not the same speed rating as oem .and yes very plentiful.better wear also and alot cheaper.