Should all 4 tires run 235/50/18????? Feed back

[Gerry24]

My 03 doesn't have traction control and I've read the threads with traction control and the abs light goes on when you don't mount factory specs..... What would be the damage going 235/50/18 in all four tires????

[fastblackmerc]

Your OK with running all 4 the same with no traction control.

[Gerry24]

Thank you, wanted to have feed back from more experienced owners...

[RF Overlord]

As Jim said above, '03 300As can run any size tire. '03 300Bs and all '04s need staggered fitment.

[ctrlraven]

The ONLY problem you'll have with running 235/50 on the rear is the speedometer will read slightly faster and over time will rack up more miles than actually driven. This can be taken care of very easily by getting a tune from say like Mo's (vendor on this forum) which then can correct the speedometer and also make the car tons more fun to drive.

[JBeezy]

IMO, you loose the factory look. Who's is a good look for these cars

[TP Derrick D]

IMO, you loose the factory look. Who's is a good look for these cars
agree 100%, the slight nose down , chin spoiler and trunk spoiler is just a killer look to me

[ctrlraven]

agree 100%, the slight nose down , chin spoiler and trunk spoiler is just a killer look to me
I've been told so many times my car needs the trunk spoiler especially with the cowl hood and I've bought two, turn around and sold them. Maybe third time is the charm! lol

[Mebot]

agree 100%, the slight nose down , chin spoiler and trunk spoiler is just a killer look to me
Agreed. This is what my Marauder looked like just after we installed the QA1 coil overs:
http://i3.photobucket.com/albums/y90/Mebot/Mobile%20Uploads/20150104_145833_zpskqkpeyy7.jp g

At first I thought my rear was too high but after a couple weeks, I think the suspension settled in and I really like rake I have now:

http://i3.photobucket.com/albums/y90/Mebot/Mobile%20Uploads/20150125_165750_zps048zeoxt.jp g

I eventually will get another Mach 1 chin spoiler, but it's not a high priority for me right now

[Marauderjack]

I really like the stance with larger tires on the rear!!:beer:

I ran the same size all around once it it just didn't look right!!:shake:

[airjordan2k8]

I really like the stance larger tires on the rear!!:beer:

I ran the same size all around once it it just didn't look right!!:shake:

What sizes are those? I'm getting ready to get tires..

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[justbob]

IMO, you loose the factory look. Who's is a good look for these cars


Concur.


Builder Of Badassery

[Gerry24]

What tire size did you go with Mebot??? I dig the stance...

[Marauderjack]

What sizes are those? I'm getting ready to get tires..

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255/45 18 Kumhos up front

295/45 18 Nittos out back

I tried Nittos up front but they get VERY noisy as the wear....Kumhos are very quiet and can be swapped side to side!!:bows:

[fastblackmerc]

255/45 18 Kumhos up front

295/45 18 Nittos out back

I tried Nittos up front but they get VERY noisy as the wear....Kumhos are very quiet and can be swapped side to side!!:bows:

I'm running those same sizes.

They are Hankooks.

Widened rear wheels.

[gdmjoe]

-ALL- 2003-2004 Mercury Marauders came from the assembly line with the stagger ...
Excerpted from the 2003 Marauder order guide ...
KEY EXTERIOR FEATURES
• 18x8 5-spoke polished forged alloy wheels
• BF Goodrich tires: 235/50R18 97W (front) & 245/55R18 103W (rear)
Excerpted from the 2004 Marauder order guide ...
KEY EXTERIOR FEATURES
• 18x8 5-spoke polished forged alloy wheels
• BF Goodrich tires: 235/50R18 97W (front) & 245/55R18 103W (rear)

[Marauderjack]

I'm running those same sizes.

They are Hankooks.

Widened rear wheels.

Hey Jim......are they one way rotation or can ya swap 'em side-to-side??:confused:

[fastblackmerc]

Hey Jim......are they one way rotation or can ya swap 'em side-to-side??:confused:

Rears are one way rotation but with a 420 something wear rating, I could have easily gotten another year out of them. I had to get rid of the last set because they were starting to dry rot. I don't remember how many miles but I had them installed the week before the Maruaderville in Hagerstown, MD.

[airjordan2k8]

So I have a question.. what other option do I have to put on rears and keeping the front reg. size? Would 255/55s work?

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[BLACKMARAUDER04]

+1 on the Hankooks. I got 36000 miles on my first rear set before replacing.

[fastblackmerc]

So I have a question.. what other option do I have to put on rears and keeping the front reg. size? Would 255/55s work?

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You can put any size on the rear as long as they are the same size as the OEM tires or bigger - if you have traction control.

[Mebot]

What tire size did you go with Mebot??? I dig the stance...
Thanks. Factory front 235/50/18 (Nitto NT850)

Rears are just a tad larger at 255/55/18 (Nitto Motivo), however I don't have to worry about Traction Control

[Marauderjack]

Rears are one way rotation but with a 420 something wear rating, I could have easily gotten another year out of them. I had to get rid of the last set because they were starting to dry rot. I don't remember how many miles but I had them installed the week before the Maruaderville in Hagerstown, MD.

Rears aren't the problem.....I can spin 'em to keep 'em true!!:burnout:

It's the fronts that get noisy......swapping side to side helps a lot!!:beer:

[Gerry24]

How does the 255/55/18 look on the 18x8 rim??? does it pop out like a bubble???

[gdmjoe]

Gerry24 - How does the 255/55/18 look on the 18x8 rim??? does it pop out like a bubble???

http://www.gdmjoe.com/gothvic/pictures/GothVic-1.jpg

[airjordan2k8]

Have a question are the kumho ecsta PA31 a good tire? ?

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[champ1173]

Thanks. Factory front 235/50/18 (Nitto NT850)

Rears are just a tad larger at 255/55/18 (Nitto Motivo), however I don't have to worry about Traction Control

I have the same sizes, but all Motivos.