New Rear Tires

[tjones33]

Can anyone suggest a compatible tire for my 03MM, these BFG KDWS are on back order everywhere and I need new tires ASAP!!! :mad2:

[SC Cheesehead]

Literally hundreds of posts out there on this subject.

Depending on your preference, you can stay with OEM sizes and go with Coopers:

http://www.mercurymarauder.net/forums/showthread.php?t=80439&highlight=rear+tires

Otherwise, a lot of us are running 255/55/18 in the rear; numerous choices in that size:

Nitto 420S
Kuhmo
Hankook
General Grabber UHP

The key is to go with at least a V rating, and a stiff sidewall.

[fastblackmerc]

I like my Hankooks.

[tjones33]

Thanks a lot!!!! This helps a lot

[SID210SA]

I was at discount tire about 2 weeks ago and the Nittos are 140 each....good price.

[Mr. Man]

Cooper makes a tire in the OEM size. RSA-3A or something like that. Guys say they work well.

[IwantmyMMnow!]

Cooper makes a tire in the OEM size. RSA-3A or something like that. Guys say they work well.

RS3-A...I've had them for 2 months now...I like them. Even though they are OEM size, they look a little bigger than the BFGs, especially the rears. The top dog at the shop I bought them from said it looks like I have slicks on the rear. Can't remember the exact amount, but I think I paid around $850 for everything (mount, balance, alignment).

[ctrlraven]

265/50-18 is about .2 " smaller than the stock rear 245/55-18 which helps cause the speedometer will be almost exactly still spot on.
255/55-18 is about .5" larger than the stock rear 245/55-18. Your speedometer will be off by about 1 mph so when your speedo reads 60 you're actually traveling about 61 mph.

I run 255/45-18 Front and 265/50-18 Rear.

[BLACKMARAUDER04]

Hancook 295/45/18 Rear

Fronts Hancook v12 245/45/18


I really like this combination. No wear showing after 10000 miles.
They cost less the the BFG's and last longer.
The rear wheels can slide a little on WOT till they hook up.

[Trevor M]

Go with Nitto NT555's not the 555R though! those are the race version. My nittos are great and look sick on our cars. Go with 265/50/18 in rear or wider if you can. It looks good.....:burnout:



Can anyone suggest a compatible tire for my 03MM, these BFG KDWS are on back order everywhere and I need new tires ASAP!!! :mad2:

[Bradley G]

Probably a few blems remaining if interested pm me

[efi4eye]

I went with 275/45/18s for the rear. Lots of barely used Z rated Continental and Pirelli tires available on Ebay in this size (OEM for Porsche Panamera, etc), scored a pair of Pirelli PZeros with 7/32s for $260 shipped. They're much wider and look much more aggressive, just a bit shorter though. I also went with 255/45/18s on the front, an OE size for some Benzes. They fit great and are about the same diameter as stock 235/50/18s while being wider.

Nittos @ $140 each in the stock size are a good deal too..

[breeze]

If the car us a year round car don't get nitto 555 because there summer tires. No traction is winter unless u have a a second set of tires go ahead. I have bfg gforce sport A/S tires

[JimmyXR7]

Can anyone suggest a compatible tire for my 03MM, these BFG KDWS are on back order everywhere and I need new tires ASAP!!! :mad2:
Check out WWW.TireRack.com (http://www.TireRack.com)
Jim

[capt512]

Just my .02, haven't had the nittos, but have the Coopers and LOVE them. The seem to wear pretty decent, grip well, do decent in rain, look awesome, and factory sizes (agree that they look meatier, especially on the rear for some reason).

[UncleLar]

I'm heading out now to have my rears replaced with Nitto Motiva's in stock size at Discount Tire.
I guess I may end up being a guinea pig with these but reviews seem to agree they're good tires.
I'll see how they work and after some time I'll offer my opinion.Of course how they wear may take a while.(unless I keep doing all that street racing,lol) ;)

[Mr. Man]

I'm heading out now to have my rears replaced with Nitto Motiva's in stock size at Discount Tire.
I guess I may end up being a guinea pig with these but reviews seem to agree they're good tires.
I'll see how they work and after some time I'll offer my opinion.Of course how they wear may take a while.(unless I keep doing all that street racing,lol) ;)
I've seen good review of the Motivos if you use your car as a commuter. They apparently do all things fairly well but if you like to push your car they might not be up to the task.

Looking forward to your thoughts on how they perform. :)

[FastMerc]

Just my .02, haven't had the nittos, but have the Coopers and LOVE them. The seem to wear pretty decent, grip well, do decent in rain, look awesome, and factory sizes (agree that they look meatier, especially on the rear for some reason).
I am considering these for my car,what do you mean by beefier,wider?

[VMARAUDER]

Had my tire dealer contact BFG and got 2 rear tires just 3 weeks ago.

[stevengerard]

Firestone now has both our sizes in FireHawks.

[FastMerc]

Firestone now has both our sizes in FireHawks.
I just saw that maybe I should be the guinie pig and give them a try,cant be any worse than BFGs... :)

[stevengerard]

I have them, I like them and they did well at Gingerman race track to boot. They seem quieter and more comfortable but then again I had cords coming through my BFGs so a stone wheel would have been an improvement.

[DOOM]

To the OP I feel your pain!

I just put my new rears on! I have been running these goodyears for the past 4 years. And I absolutely love them! But goodyear stopped producing them! :mad2:

http://i920.photobucket.com/albums/ad47/DOOMIE/DSC00599.jpg

http://i920.photobucket.com/albums/ad47/DOOMIE/DSC00605.jpg

http://i920.photobucket.com/albums/ad47/DOOMIE/DSC00604.jpg

[SC Cheesehead]

Firestone now has both our sizes in FireHawks.

I ran Firehawks on two of my vehicles for years, if the new series is as good as the old ones, these will be a great replacement option.

[Go2GuyFL]

Federal 595 255/55r18 www.federaltire.com

That's what I'm going with so as to match my fronts when my Dunlop Signatures rears are done.

[BCMARAUDING]

My Toyo Proxy T1's have been awsome! Great tread and sticky!

[MTeoc]

I tried the Nitto Motivo ties Front & Back, but could not abide them. They were the worse riding and handling tire I've ever had.
I swapped them a few days later with a set of
FALKEN ZE950. The
FALKEN ZE950 rode and handled very well. Smooth ride, great control and feel.

[Invective]

Newer tire threads than this one. Many of us feel that Cooper offers the best bang for the buck in stock sizes. Typically less than $600 for a full set installed. Zeon RS3 G1 series.

https://www.carid.com/cooper-tires/zeon-rs3-g1-192507999.html?child_id=197675 207&stagger=197675168&vehicle=4450

[88LTDCV351]

Are Coopers made in USA?

[Invective]

Are Coopers made in USA?

http://coopertire.com/about/facilities/manufacturing-facilities