Bigger tire size for the front

[Serge]

I am running stock 235s in the front and 285s in the back and fronts look tiny. Is anyone here running taller tire in the front? What's your size and pics?

[RoyLPita]

As of friday, I am running 245/50-18. No pics as of yet.

I have used 245/45-18, 255/45-18, and 225/60-18.

BTW, what wheels are you running on the '96 Vic?

[RubberCtyRauder]

With traction control not being an issue, you can run a 235/55/18 which is the same width as the 50 (approx. 9.25) but is almost an inch taller.. something like 28.17 vs 27.25 This will fill up the wheel well a little bit. If you wish for wider, then you need to try one of the other sizes, but might sacrifice height..such as the 255/45 is smaller in diameter than the 235/50.

[Marauderjack]

I am running 255/45/18's up front but no current photos!!:cool:

[ChiTownMaraud3r]

Serge what series (height) tires do you run on the rears that are 285s?

[Serge]

BTW, what wheels are you running on the '96 Vic?

They are 18" Charger pursuit steelies with Crown Vic center caps.


Serge what series (height) tires do you run on the rears that are 285s?

They are 285/50s which fill out the wheel wells nicely.


I am running 255/45-18's up front but no current photos!!:cool:

According to this those will be wider but not as tall as stock.

http://www.miata.net/garage/tirecalc.html


With traction control not being an issue, you can run a 235/55/18 which is the same width as the 50 (approx. 9.25) but is almost an inch taller.. something like 28.17 vs 27.25 This will fill up the wheel well a little bit. If you wish for wider, then you need to try one of the other sizes, but might sacrifice height..such as the 255/45 is smaller in diameter than the 235/50.

Prices on 235/55/18 seem pretty decent and huge selection. Wouldn't mind seeing some pics of those on a Panther. Not sure if they will look too narrow or not. Might actually look good, like a hot rod.

[crownvic05]

This is how 235/55-18 would look on a vic. Only difference is that the front wheels are 18x9. The rears are 255/55-18 with 18x10 rim.

http://i457.photobucket.com/albums/qq295/isatisfy2003/IMG_0512.jpg
http://i457.photobucket.com/albums/qq295/isatisfy2003/001-3.jpg
http://i457.photobucket.com/albums/qq295/isatisfy2003/IMG_0502.jpg
http://i457.photobucket.com/albums/qq295/isatisfy2003/HPIM1991.jpg

[RubberCtyRauder]

I believe member, Blackened300A, runs or use to run a Nitto 235/55/18 up front, send him a pm.

[Marauderjack]

Here are photos of my 255's up front and 295's out back!!:beer:

Not sure what that is on my roof!!:argue::shake:

[crownvic05]

Here are photos of my 255's up front and 295's out back!!:beer:

Not sure what that is on my roof!!:argue::shake:

Those are 255/ what?

[RubberCtyRauder]

looks like 255/45 which are wider and about half inch shorter than a 235/50

[Marauderjack]

Kumho ECSTA-ASX 255/45 R18

[RoyLPita]

I just removed a pair of 255/45-18 Nitto 555 from my MM this past friday. No issues with T/C or rubbing on turns.

[MM2004]

Here Ya' Go,...

http://www.mercurymarauder.net/gallery/data/500/Marion_Car_Show_2011_043_copy. jpg

http://www.mercurymarauder.net/gallery/data/500/Marion_Car_Show_2011_049_copy. jpg

Nitto 555 Extreme -
Front - 255/45/ZR18
Rear - 265/50/ZR18


;)

Mike.

[dohc324ci]

I am running 255|35|20 up front.

http://i920.photobucket.com/albums/ad43/dohc324ci/D636990E-8B01-4EFB-B565-EC9139A6509E-3710-00000241BD61AD30.jpg

[Krytin]

I am running 255|35|20 up front.

http://i920.photobucket.com/albums/ad43/dohc324ci/D636990E-8B01-4EFB-B565-EC9139A6509E-3710-00000241BD61AD30.jpg

That's beautiful! Low & Level! What size on the rear?

[SGT_MERC]

I'm running 255/50's up front and 285/50's on the rear with stock wheels on the Marauder, not the white GM.

[Krytin]

I'm running 255/50's up front and 285/50's on the rear with stock wheels on the Marauder, not the white GM.


Hmmmm....
I'm gonna need a new set this spring.:hmmm:

[Blk04MM]

I am running 255|35|20 up front.

http://i920.photobucket.com/albums/ad43/dohc324ci/D636990E-8B01-4EFB-B565-EC9139A6509E-3710-00000241BD61AD30.jpg

That rear wheel looks amazing back there.