Pulling the trigger

[05GM123]

So I am finally going to pull the trigger on these wheels for my 05 black Grand Marquis.

http://www.americanmuscle.com/black-amr-18x8-0513.html

What would be the best size & tire for it for a daily driver and has to be capable of driving in snow?

[MOTOWN]

18x8 up front and 18x10 on the rear!

[05GM123]

18x8 up front and 18x10 on the rear!

Haha, I wish. I'll save the money for now and do that when I get a Marauder eventually. Looking more for good tire size/brand recommendations

[MOTOWN]

Haha, I wish. I'll save the money for now and do that when I get a Marauder eventually. Looking more for good tire size/brand recommendations

snap I thought you had a Marauder! Didn't notice the clone!

[Krytin]

Nitto Motivo 255/45 - 18 - been running them for a month/little over 1000 miles & the best tire I have had on the car in the last +130K miles.

http://www.experiencemotivo.com/image/motivo_tread.jpg

This is Nitto’s latest Ultra High Performance radial developed to provide all-season performance, long treadlife and reduced road noise. The Motivo blends a sport-luxury appearance with balanced performance in wet, winter and dry. Nitto has pioneered an all-new compound to prolong treadlife of the tire and the tread block arrangement has been optimized to provide a quieter ride. You can drive confidently knowing that the active all-season performance will get you to your destination

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[05GM123]

BUMP...realized this is different than my original wheel I was looking at so want to double check to make sure it will fit and not rub?

http://www.americanmuscle.com/black-amr-18x8-0513.html

It will have stock marauder size, 235/50zr/18

[Blk04MM]

Need MM wheels?

BTW those wheels look good. I'd like to see how they look on the car

[05GM123]

Need MM wheels?

BTW those wheels look good. I'd like to see how they look on the car

Nope, don't need any MM wheels, just gonna switch the tires over from the fanblades to the new wheels and if you are referencing MM rims I already have a set of permachromed ones that I actually want to sell

[Blk04MM]

Nope, don't need any MM wheels, just gonna switch the tires over from the fanblades to the new wheels and if you are referencing MM rims I already have a set of permachromed ones that I actually want to sell

Ok :beer:

I'd like to have a set of those permachromed wheels ...just not up for the cost

[TAKEDOWN]

I like those, be sure to post pics!

[05GM123]

I like those, be sure to post pics!


Will do. Order is set to arrive on Tuesday and want to get it to a shop soon after

[Comin' in Hot]

any update?

[05GM123]

Wheels came in as planned. Have the chance to possibly get a Marauder so waiting a week or so to make a decision so I don't have to pay to have some tires switched from different wheels

[burt ragio]

Keep the info coming as you add the miles.


Nitto Motivo 255/45 - 18 - been running them for a month/little over 1000 miles & the best tire I have had on the car in the last +130K miles.

http://www.experiencemotivo.com/image/motivo_tread.jpg

This is Nitto’s latest Ultra High Performance radial developed to provide all-season performance, long treadlife and reduced road noise. The Motivo blends a sport-luxury appearance with balanced performance in wet, winter and dry. Nitto has pioneered an all-new compound to prolong treadlife of the tire and the tread block arrangement has been optimized to provide a quieter ride. You can drive confidently knowing that the active all-season performance will get you to your destination

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[Krytin]

Keep the info coming as you add the miles.

They work very nice in the rain - up until the water across the entire road surface was over 1/2" deep and speed was 70+mph. Even then, the car stayed straight, you could just feel when one or more tires started to 'plane. Under the conditions, I never had a tire that wouldn't hydroplane!
Still very happy with this tire!

[05GM123]

Ended up getting a Marauder!!!! Took 5 years but finally got one! Mach is going up for sale soon if anyone would be interested. After finally getting a MM I can't decide if I want to put the black wheels or permachromed wheels on it because I refuse to buy 2 sets of tires to be able to switch them on and off immediately.

[Comin' in Hot]

Congrats!!!! does this mean I'm finally going to be able to see these wheels?

[05GM123]

I'll post pics probably tomorrow of the wheels but not going on anything till November. Decided I like the stockers more so going to go on a different car

[Comin' in Hot]

I want to see them on a marauder so bad to see how they fit.

[05GM123]

If you want to see how they sit on a marauder I can put them on one wheel with no tire and post a pic. Would that be helpful?