Anyone priced front tires recently...

[Architect]

I was getting ready to order new original equipment front tires from "Tire Rack".... they are $189.00 each...:eek:...the last time I bought them (2008) they where $89.00 each.....
Bought Marauder in 2004 with 5,000 miles.
Bought new tires in 2006 with 25,000 miles.
Bought new tires in 2008 with 44,000 miles.
Had front end re-set as per Mercury Marauder site specs...
Ready to by new tires now with 80,000 miles...NOT BAD...;)
But the price for tires is killing me...:(
Anyone got any suggestion...? I really like the original equipment tires...
Architect

[ctrlraven]

Are you talking about the stock BFG 235/50-18?

[SC Cheesehead]

Most folks have gone to something besides OEM tires, due to price and availability.

Cooper makes a good replacement in OEM size, may want to check those out.

[Mr. Man]

I was getting ready to order new original equipment front tires from "Tire Rack".... they are $189.00 each...:eek:...the last time I bought them (2008) they where $89.00 each.....
Bought Marauder in 2004 with 5,000 miles.
Bought new tires in 2006 with 25,000 miles.
Bought new tires in 2008 with 44,000 miles.
Had front end re-set as per Mercury Marauder site specs...
Ready to by new tires now with 80,000 miles...NOT BAD...;)
But the price for tires is killing me...:(
Anyone got any suggestion...? I really like the original equipment tires...
Architect
I remember this too. I think BFGoodrich dips the tires in Platnium now:rolleyes:

Just about all the manufacturers make a 235/50/18 it's the rears that are hard to come by in the stock size. :)

[Architect]

Yes I'm wanting the stock size front tire....BF Goodrich 235/50/18...
What else is running these now...camaro..?...etc....? That may have an impact on the new price....
Architect

[SC Cheesehead]

Yes I'm wanting the stock size front tire....BF Goodrich 235/50/18...
What else is running these now...camaro..?...etc....? That may have an impact on the new price....
Architect

Camaro runs a different grade of tire, they are NOT the same load or speed rating as the OEM MM BFGs, the guys that have tried them have not liked the handling.

[IwantmyMMnow!]

Just replaced my fronts on Monday. Went with Cooper, OEM size. $340 and out the door (tires were $145 ea, I believe). Was quoted $400 or $450 for BFG fronts. Was quoted $400 to have Coopers put on the rears, which I will do in a couple of months. Quoted $500 for BFGs on the rear. Paid another $40 to have aligned to carfixer's specs.

The cheapest I found online for BFG fronts was $171 ea...plus $40 for shipping.

Good luck...you will find what you want at the price you want eventually.

[Baconbit]

I run Nitto NT850 front and rear....235/50/18 front and 255/55/18 rear I love em, have no complaints about them

[ncmm]

A couple weeks ago I bought a pair of P235/50ZR -18 PIRELLI P ZERO NERO ALL SEASON for the front, $335 delivered at TireRack.com

http://www.tirerack.com/tires/tires.jsp?tireMake=Pirelli&tireModel=P+Zero+Nero+All+Seas on&partnum=35WR80NAS&vehicleSearch=false&fromCompare1=yes

[FastMerc]

I will be looking for four soon, Doesnt Goodyear still make ones for our cars?

[jimlam56]

I was getting ready to order new original equipment front tires from "Tire Rack".... they are $189.00 each...:eek:...the last time I bought them (2008) they where $89.00 each.....
Bought Marauder in 2004 with 5,000 miles.
Bought new tires in 2006 with 25,000 miles.
Bought new tires in 2008 with 44,000 miles.
Had front end re-set as per Mercury Marauder site specs...
Ready to by new tires now with 80,000 miles...NOT BAD...;)
But the price for tires is killing me...:(
Anyone got any suggestion...? I really like the original equipment tires...
Architect
It seems to me that the only f/r match that is reasonably priced is the Coopers.
I am going to get the Coopers up front, then get the rears to match when the BFGs wear out, (not long). The Coopers look good on Waymon's MM...

[MENINBLK]

Anyone got any suggestion...? I really like the original equipment tires...
Architect

COOPER ZEON RS3-A
http://us.coopertire.com/Tires/Passenger/ZEON-RS3-A.aspx?tab=2

They come in our sizes and have a teadwear rating of 500 !!!
They are available at Discount Tire Direct.
I will be ordering a set for my beast very soon...

The BIG difference between Cooper and BFG is that the Cooper has 10.5/32 of tread compared to the 9.5/32 of the BFG.
So with the Cooper you get 8.5/32 of useful rubber.
On the BFG you only get 7.5/32 of useful rubber, and rubber that wears FASTER too !!!

[FastMerc]

It seems to me that the only f/r match that is reasonably priced is the Coopers.
I am going to get the Coopers up front, then get the rears to match when the BFGs wear out, (not long). The Coopers look good on Waymon's MM...
Like to see a pic of it!

[IwantmyMMnow!]

Like to see a pic of it!

I'll take/post a pic of mine tomorrow afternoon (gonna be busy all morning), unless someone else beats me to it...

[IwantmyMMnow!]

COOPER ZEON RS3-A
http://us.coopertire.com/Tires/Passenger/ZEON-RS3-A.aspx?tab=2

They come in our sizes and have a teadwear rating of 500 !!!
They are available at Discount Tire Direct.
I will be ordering a set for my beast very soon...

The BIG difference between Cooper and BFG is that the Cooper has 10.5/32 of tread compared to the 9.5/32 of the BFG.
So with the Cooper you get 8.5/32 of useful rubber.
On the BFG you only get 7.5/32 of useful rubber, and rubber that wears FASTER too !!!

So THAT'S why my Cooper 235/50/18 fronts look as big as my BFG rears!!! I thought my eyes have been playing tricks on me...in fact, I looked at the sidewalls earlier today to make sure 235/50/18s were put on my fronts and not a bigger size...

[Mebot]

I run Nitto NT850 front and rear....235/50/18 front and 255/55/18 rear I love em, have no complaints about them

Correct. I've got the NT850s in the front (420S in the rear) I am going to have to replace the rears soons, but the front 850s have been running real well. No issues

I don't know if they still make the NT850s....

[IwantmyMMnow!]

I've been trying to upload pics of my Cooper tires for an hour now....won't be able to upload as I will be throwing my computer out the window and watch it smash into a million pieces....:mad2:

(I'll try and upload later tonight...getting ready to hit the road to go to Charlotte for the BOC)

[Mr. Man]

I've been trying to upload pics of my Cooper tires for an hour now....won't be able to upload as I will be throwing my computer out the window and watch it smash into a million pieces....:mad2:

(I'll try and upload later tonight...getting ready to hit the road to go to Charlotte for the BOC)Ask one of your kid's to do it old man :geezer::D

[T Prok]

Cooper made in China.

I wouldn't have bought them if I knew that.

other then coming from the red state the are so far so good.

[1stMerc]

Here you go.


http://www.mercurymarauder.net/gallery/data/500/medium/IMG10038.jpg (http://javascript%3cb%3e%3c/b%3E:;)

[JAYSILVER04]

http://www.mercurymarauder.net/forums/showthread.php?t=76342


Here's a link to a thread where I posted pics of the coopers installed

[MENINBLK]

Cooper made in China.

Cooper Tires are manufactured all over the world...
http://coopertire.com/About-Us/Facilities/Manufacturing-Facilities.aspx

[crouse]

I just installed the Nitto NT555's. 255/45-18 on the front & 265/50-18 on the rear. The stance is almost identical to the OEM BFG's.

http://www.nittotire.com/Tire/nt555

Keep in mind, these are a summer only tire.

[ctrlraven]

I just installed the Nitto NT555's. 255/45-18 on the front & 265/50-18 on the rear. The stance is almost identical to the OEM BFG's.

http://www.nittotire.com/Tire/nt555

Keep in mind, these are a summer only tire.
Yep, and they are just a hair smaller than stock sizes, one day I may lower my car to get rid of the fender gap but it's not really that bad. I know handling with this tire combo improved as well feeling more of the road (bumps and stuff) but I can live with it.

[T Prok]

Cooper Tires are manufactured all over the world...
http://coopertire.com/About-Us/Facilities/Manufacturing-Facilities.aspx


I thought (that's the problem I thought:o ) Cooper was mostly a US company and that they were still manufactured here.

The tires are good I have about 4,000 miles on a pair in the front (still waiting to wear out the rear) I have no complaints about noise, wear, looks, fit, etc...

I am just tired of seeing "Made In China".

[IwantmyMMnow!]

Ask one of your kid's to do it old man :geezer::D

HA...you's funny! Actually it's a combination of my CPU probably running at 50% or less effeciency and I'm using my phone to get on the internet, which makes me have to deal with signal/connectivity issues. It's a pain sometimes, but usually works fine...and NO monthly internet bill!

Attached are pics of my Coopers I got last week. Will be getting Coopers on the rears later this month; my passenger rear BFG is worn down to where several of the 'wear bars' are missing. This also tells me that when I spin 'em, only that tire is spinning, which means I need to get the diff rebuilt. No biggie, as I had planned on doing that when I get the 410s installed...which I guess for sure won't be until July since I gotta buy new rears now and not 2-3 months down the road like I had hoped.

[kernie]

[QUOTE=ncmm;1178188]A couple weeks ago I bought a pair of P235/50ZR -18 PIRELLI P ZERO NERO ALL SEASON for the front, $335 delivered at TireRack.com


Old thread alert!

I'm needing front tires and there is an local ad for the above tires with very low miles for very few dollars.

Any opinions for Pirelli zero nero tires?

:beer:

[mossiehorn]

where is a good place to get Coopers? <May be taking a trip to the US but don't know the best retailers. Would be headed to Florida.

[ChiTownMaraud3r]

I recently just bought brand new OEM fronts from ebay from seller discounttiredirect I believe. I paid $386 shipped.

[VMARAUDER]

Just purchased 2 rears oem fromTire Rack. $205 each $26 shipping
I prefer the oem and will be buying the 2 fronts in a couple of weeks.
Pricey but I think these tires are the best for me on my Marauder

[ChiTownMaraud3r]

Just purchased 2 rears oem fromTire Rack. $205 each $26 shipping
I prefer the oem and will be buying the 2 fronts in a couple of weeks.
Pricey but I thing the tire is the best for me on my Marauder

I agree. I have nothing against the stock tires other than price. But every other performance tire in this size is going to run a good amount. I bought the blem inside out printed tires on ebay. Great deal. 2 for $280.

I don't like the thicker rears people have been installing on MMs. Looks like an off road tire.

[Vostok]

I scooped up 4 appropriately sized front tires for $60 off Craigslist almost 2 years ago that had an average of 7/32nds left on them.

1 and 2 lasted until about a month ago, working on 3 and 4 right now. I drive pretty aggressively sometimes...frequently driving it through warehouse parking lots as if I was on a race track :cool4: (heavy cornering in the 30-40MPH range) and fall into the average miles per year bracket (12-15k). My theory is that it's okay to not pay shelf price for brand spanking new front tires if you're on a budget. I would however not skimp on the rear tires as they are way more integral to the handling of the vehicle.

Discount Tire and Walmart do installs for $5-10 per tire. (As long as it meets their safety standards)

Just be weary of the age marked on side of tire, tread evenness, and any patches that are not done "professionally" as most legitimate shops will refuse to mount them.

[VMARAUDER]

Good to know about walmart, I wonder if Sam's does the same and as far as plugs and patches...I don't trust either because of my driving habits.



I scooped up 4 appropriately sized front tires for $60 off Craigslist almost 2 years ago that had an average of 7/32nds left on them.

1 and 2 lasted until about a month ago, working on 3 and 4 right now. I drive pretty aggressively sometimes...frequently driving it through warehouse parking lots as if I was on a race track :cool4: (heavy cornering in the 30-40MPH range) and fall into the average miles per year bracket (12-15k). My theory is that it's okay to not pay shelf price for brand spanking new front tires if you're on a budget. I would however not skimp on the rear tires as they are way more integral to the handling of the vehicle.

Discount Tire and Walmart do installs for $5-10 per tire. (As long as it meets their safety standards)

Just be weary of the age marked on side of tire, tread evenness, and any patches that are not done "professionally" as most legitimate shops will refuse to mount them.

[Silver03Vic]

Any opinions for Pirelli zero nero tires?

:beer:

They're ok.

Tread life isn't the best, but they're a little lower on the price totem pole so I guess it balances out. I've got about 30k on a set of 4 and theyre pretty much at the wear bars, replacing them next week. I don't really hammer on them either.

[FlavaMerc]

Continental extreme contact DWS
I'm running these front and back and and as long as there available I will always buy these. Awesome ride

[ChiTownMaraud3r]

Continental extreme contact DWS
I'm running these front and back and and as long as there available I will always buy these. Awesome ride

I had looked for options when I worked for Conti, but don't remember seeing sizes that would have worked close to OEM. What sizes are you running?

[UncleLar]

I went with the Nitto Motivo's.
After having 2 MM's and always using the BFG's I'm glad as heck I switched!
Lot's stickier too.

http://www.discounttiredirect.com/direct/searchTireMatchingPairs.do?fl=&sortBy=prca&yr=2004&mps=-50&fqs=true&vid=008370

[L.Mark]

Where would I find the "carfixer" specs for aligning the tars you all speak of? I noticed the front two are wearing on the outside although the car tracks straight an true. These tars were installed by the dealer before I bought the car and are/were brand new BFGoodrich's.

[Vostok]

Where would I find the "carfixer" specs for aligning the tars you all speak of? I noticed the front two are wearing on the outside although the car tracks straight an true. These tars were installed by the dealer before I bought the car and are/were brand new BFGoodrich's.

Here you go:

http://www.mercurymarauder.net/forums/showpost.php?p=211998&postcount=11

[WhatsUpDOHC]

Thanks all - This is a very timely post/old thread resurrection for me as I'm looking now.

Coopers and Nittos and Firestones.............

Oh my!

Subscribed.

[L.Mark]

Here you go:

http://www.mercurymarauder.net/forums/showpost.php?p=211998&postcount=11


!!!Thanks!!!

[fastblackmerc]

Thanks all - This is a very timely post/old thread resurrection for me as I'm looking now.

Coopers and Nittos and Firestones.............

Oh my!

Subscribed.

Don't forget Hankooks!

[Dereck]

Hi Guys

I have just fitted a pair of Rotalla F105 (235/50R18) up front cost $212 and a pair of Vredestein Ultrac Vorti (255/55R18) on the rear at $410

Regards

Dereck

[UncleLar]

Good luck with mismatched tires.My son was rushed to the emergency room last year and admitted to intensive care in extremely critical condition and I HAD to replace my front tires right now to get out there.There were no new front tires available I could get that day.My buddy at Discount Tire found me a set of used Michelins (140mph rated)to throw on the front and with my new Nitto Motivo's on the rear.
Recently I did a Rte 66 crawl to Chicago and back,around town the combination of Michelin's with the Nitto's was okay,at 65mph they were okay,at 75 they got a bit darty,at 110 they were getting snakey,at 140 they were a white knuckle handful,after almost a half an hour at 140 I was glad to slow down to 110 again.
BTW,the 110 and 140 blasts were this May on Memorial Day week end on the Interstate in the middle of nowhere with no other traffic out there.

[BLACKMARAUDER04]

I went with Hancook Ventus V12 245/45/zr18.
Real grippy.

[Dereck]

Hi UncleLar



Good luck with mismatched tires.


I have no worries with using different brand tires front/rear stable as a rock, can let go the steering wheel at 110mph and it steers straight as you like.

I reckon your problem was the Michelins, in my opinion they are quite probably one of the worst tires ever made, I get more problems with Michalin tires on inspection than all other brands put together.

Regards

Dereck

[UncleLar]

Very few times have I found different brand or even same brand but different design tires to be incompatible but there's a couple of funny things about Michelins,I had them as OEM on my 2003 Grand Marquis Ultimate and they were pretty good tires in dry and rain but marginal in snow,excellent tread life but VERY noisy.
As of right now Michelin Commander II's are the best tires out for the Big Harley's.I know,my neighbor and I have both switched to them and they beat anything else out there for wet and dry traction,tread wear and resistance to rain groove/grated bridge and road snake( tat strips poured in cracks on asphalt roads "dancing".
Way back in ancient times I ran Pirelli XS2's on the front of my 68 Opel Kadett 1.9 Rallye and Firestone A70X13 wide ovals in the rear.
(I confess,I've had SEVEN Opels and SIX Renault Le Cars (R228's),even had a Triumph Herald convertible once out in California,I've had about 100 cars and trucks).
Maybe sometime I'll tell you the story of my cousin's husband's British father and his adventure purchasing a part for a Norton he found in an alley and restored.

[Mercbaby]

I'm a tire salesmen and the quality of the coopers is outstanding! (very round and smooth) I like them a lot, with treadwear of 500 and a AA traction and A temperature is unheard of in this type of tire, very quiet and hook up great around corners! Yes I actually drive my car ;)

P.S. They do not come with white letters that is plasti dip just for fun

[MENINBLK]

COOPER ZEON RS3-A can be had for all four corners.
Discount Tire Direct has them available.
$156 for front, $166 for rear.
Check them out, they will ship to a local tire shop for you.

The Coopers ride better than anything...
They come with a 40,000 mile tread warranty.

[FlavaMerc]

Continentals 255/45 fronts 255/55 rears
Still can't believe how awesome they look. I will stick to these as long as they are available

[MyBlackBeasts]

Just ordered 2 new Nitto 555's for the front of BB2.

No one could touch the price from Discount Tire Direct. $157 w/free shipping.

Closest to get to them was Tire Buyer and they were $20 higher.

Most everyone else was $200+

[Mac-MerC]

Continentals 255/45 fronts 255/55 rears
Still can't believe how awesome they look. I will stick to these as long as they are available

Thumbs up :beer: