Need new set of tires. Asking for tire recommendations, preferably a little wider than stock.
Thank you in advance -
Need new set of tires. Asking for tire recommendations, preferably a little wider than stock.
Thank you in advance -
"Moonbeam McSwine"
2003 DBP, fresh off an Iowa corn farm.
"Pretty much stock, except for the blower."
"Devil Girl"
2004 DTR w/ Light Flint
Every factory option - Moonroof, all that stuff.
Well, I would have said the Nitto NT555's in a 235/50 front and 265/50 rear, but you can't get those anymore and the NT555 G2 does not come in a 265/50 as it's not a normal size.
I mean right now I'm running 255/45 and 295/45 NT555 G2's on the DTR. Black car has 245/45 and 265/50 NT555's from the DTR.
If you're fine with a slightly taller rear tire, the Nitto 420S in a 255/55R18 is/was a popular choice (ran those years ago). Don't expect them to hook on a blower car but for N/A they're fine.
2016 Ford Mustang GT PP - Lund nGauge, BMR vertical links, MGW Shifter, BMR CB005
2004 Mercury Marauder - Eaton M112, Billetflow 3.4, Accufab SBTB + Plenum, T-56 Magnum, 4.10s, Stainless Works LTs, 2.5" Exhaust, Borla Stingers, Ridetech Coilovers + Adj rear shocks, FX-R projectors, Wilwood 13" BNSL6 + FNSL4 BBKs, S55 Gauge Cluster
440rwhp & 406rwtq Tuned by Adam @ Revolution Automotive
2063/3214
(Sold) 2003 Mercury Marauder - Stainless Works LT's, Stainless Works 2.5" Catback, JLT Intake, Mo's Xcal4 Tune
5377/7838
2000 BMW M5 - Evolve Intake, Evolve Alpha-N tune, Stoptech ST-40 BBK, UUC SSK, Dinan front STB, Dinan RSB
1996 Ford Bronco - 4" lift, 35" BFG A/T's, Punisher Valve Body, MH1 Projectors
I had 255/45 on the front and 265/50 on the rear. Nitto makes the NT555 Extreme in 265/50 (summer only tire).
Prior to the setup above I ran 235/50 front and 255/55 rear.
2004 Silver Birch 300B
Build date:9/29/2003, Adopted on 12/02/05
Exhaust by Greg
13.630 @ 100.49 mph (11/21/10)
2015 Ford Focus SE Sport FWD
2013 Lincoln MKS EcoBoost AWD (377whp/423tq).
2010 Ford Fusion Sport FWD
1989.5 Ford Mustang 5.0 LXsport
The 265-50-18 is discontinued
2004 SB Ported Trilogy 48
Has supporting mods and stuff
Thanks to Marty O for his help in updating this car.
R.I.P.
Rex "SC Cheesehead"
That's the problem with a lot of the old threads on tires - a lot of stuff that was popular isn't available anymore. That's why I started a new thread, when there are tons of old threads I could look up. Plus times change - Firestone Wide Ovals were popular for a while, so we're Coopers, Hankooks etc.
"Moonbeam McSwine"
2003 DBP, fresh off an Iowa corn farm.
"Pretty much stock, except for the blower."
"Devil Girl"
2004 DTR w/ Light Flint
Every factory option - Moonroof, all that stuff.
235-50-18 or 255-45-18 for front
245-55-18, 255-55-18, 295-45-18 for rears
Pick what you find
2004 SB Ported Trilogy 48
Has supporting mods and stuff
Thanks to Marty O for his help in updating this car.
R.I.P.
Rex "SC Cheesehead"
I like my Cooper RS3-G1s in the stock sizes. Great all weather/season performance. I can't attest to anything in terms of track performance, but they seem to be sticky enough for the street. They've got a good warranty on them too.
2003 Black 300A
Adopted: 4/26/14
Mods:
Mo's Tune - K&N CAI - 4.10 FOMOCO gears - Reische 170* T-stat - NGK TR6 Plugs - Flowmaster 40s - MuscleMerc's 3" Fuel Filter Mod - Addco Front and Rear Sway Bars - TCE SS Brake Lines - Cooper RS3-G1 - Factory Spoiler - SS Bumper Inserts
The twins2.3 whipple/aluminatorVortech V-2 lots of goodies
Current marauders
04 DTR totaled JUST NOW starting to part out 7-21-2021 https://youtu.be/REUxjP1BVpg
04 Silver Birch Dark Charcoal Hardtop Whipple Supercharger
04 Silver Birch Dark Charcoal Hardtop V2 Supercharger
04 Silver Birch Dark Charcoal Converted
03 DBP Light Flint #122
03 DBP Dark Charcoal #232
03 Silver Birch 300b Light Flint Going to fix er up
03 Black 300a
04 Silver Birch Dark Charcoal moonroof in the works
04 Heaton Swapped DTR
Joe's Wrecked DTR rebuild thread
i have the 295s on a few marauders with stock width wheels, everyone on this site says they cause the car to sway and not ride right.
Cars ride and drive fine, i take corners fairly quick and never have i had the rear end shift around like some here bizch about.
i would load a picture, but this site isnt loading pictures anymore
The twins2.3 whipple/aluminatorVortech V-2 lots of goodies
Current marauders
04 DTR totaled JUST NOW starting to part out 7-21-2021 https://youtu.be/REUxjP1BVpg
04 Silver Birch Dark Charcoal Hardtop Whipple Supercharger
04 Silver Birch Dark Charcoal Hardtop V2 Supercharger
04 Silver Birch Dark Charcoal Converted
03 DBP Light Flint #122
03 DBP Dark Charcoal #232
03 Silver Birch 300b Light Flint Going to fix er up
03 Black 300a
04 Silver Birch Dark Charcoal moonroof in the works
04 Heaton Swapped DTR
Joe's Wrecked DTR rebuild thread
"Moonbeam McSwine"
2003 DBP, fresh off an Iowa corn farm.
"Pretty much stock, except for the blower."
"Devil Girl"
2004 DTR w/ Light Flint
Every factory option - Moonroof, all that stuff.
Yeah, they're not as aggressive as the Nitto 555s I used to have on the car, but they sure as hell weren't as expensive either. If discount tire direct is running a rebate or promotion, the Coopers can be had for around 500 and some change. Cooper makes a great tire and while I would have liked to go a little wider on the rear tire, I can honestly say I haven't been disappointed with the RS3-G1 at all. They're actually rated as a performance driven tire as well, so you might be pleasantly surprised. Check out some of the research and testing done on them.
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2003 Black 300A
Adopted: 4/26/14
Mods:
Mo's Tune - K&N CAI - 4.10 FOMOCO gears - Reische 170* T-stat - NGK TR6 Plugs - Flowmaster 40s - MuscleMerc's 3" Fuel Filter Mod - Addco Front and Rear Sway Bars - TCE SS Brake Lines - Cooper RS3-G1 - Factory Spoiler - SS Bumper Inserts
"Moonbeam McSwine"
2003 DBP, fresh off an Iowa corn farm.
"Pretty much stock, except for the blower."
"Devil Girl"
2004 DTR w/ Light Flint
Every factory option - Moonroof, all that stuff.
Nitto states they are for 9-11.5" wide wheels. Ours are 8" wide.
They fit in the same way the stance kids fit 225 width tires on a 10" wide wheel. It "fits".
Discount tire seems to claim they have 265/50/18's in stock (option is not greyed out like other sizes)
https://www.discounttiredirect.com/b...-nt555-extreme
2016 Ford Mustang GT PP - Lund nGauge, BMR vertical links, MGW Shifter, BMR CB005
2004 Mercury Marauder - Eaton M112, Billetflow 3.4, Accufab SBTB + Plenum, T-56 Magnum, 4.10s, Stainless Works LTs, 2.5" Exhaust, Borla Stingers, Ridetech Coilovers + Adj rear shocks, FX-R projectors, Wilwood 13" BNSL6 + FNSL4 BBKs, S55 Gauge Cluster
440rwhp & 406rwtq Tuned by Adam @ Revolution Automotive
2063/3214
(Sold) 2003 Mercury Marauder - Stainless Works LT's, Stainless Works 2.5" Catback, JLT Intake, Mo's Xcal4 Tune
5377/7838
2000 BMW M5 - Evolve Intake, Evolve Alpha-N tune, Stoptech ST-40 BBK, UUC SSK, Dinan front STB, Dinan RSB
1996 Ford Bronco - 4" lift, 35" BFG A/T's, Punisher Valve Body, MH1 Projectors
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