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    Want to run same size tires

    If I change the traction control ring in rear to the same tooth ring as front can I run the same size tire No dash lights ?
    2004 marauder black purchased new. Sold 9/16 at 297,000 miles. Still ran strong didn't burn a drop of oil.
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    As far as I know, the only option is to use a CV/GM PCM.
    Thanks to Darrin @ BC Automotive:
    $1800 and it was worse than when he started!

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    03 MM 300A (Lotsa mods, 130k mi) was 303rwhp/318rwtq N/A
    then 476/410 D1SC ProCharged on stock block
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    03 MM 300B Silver (Mostly stock, originally wife's car, 370k mi) FPG # 7053 of 7838 or 49 of 417 SB
    03 MM 300B Silver, Stock, wife's next one, 136k mi FPG # 7134 of 7838 or 89 of 417 SB
    04 MM Silver, Stock, on standby 85k mi, FPG # 1212 of 3214 or 432 of 997 SB
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    I’m pretty sure there are lots of folks running the same tires front and rear with no issues.

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    Quote Originally Posted by FordNut View Post
    As far as I know, the only option is to use a CV/GM PCM.
    It'd be the ABS Module, not the PCM. I don't know of anyone who has actually done this though


    Quote Originally Posted by Blakshukvw View Post
    I’m pretty sure there are lots of folks running the same tires front and rear with no issues.

    That works on 03A's which lack traction control


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    Quote Originally Posted by Blakshukvw View Post
    I’m pretty sure there are lots of folks running the same tires front and rear with no issues.
    If your have traction control, you can't run same size tire UNLESS you turn traction control button OFF every time you start the car. You must maintain 3-6% height difference
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    Quote Originally Posted by RubberCtyRauder View Post
    If your have traction control, you can't run same size tire UNLESS you turn traction control button OFF every time you start the car. You must maintain 3-6% height difference
    I do this myself with the proper tires. I did forget that this was the case on the 04 MY.

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    Even with an '03 you can get an ABS light flashing occasionally.
    Thanks to Darrin @ BC Automotive:
    $1800 and it was worse than when he started!

    Brian (FordNut) FPG # 1458 of 7838
    03 MM 300A (Lotsa mods, 130k mi) was 303rwhp/318rwtq N/A
    then 476/410 D1SC ProCharged on stock block
    then 660/555 D1SC PC on 5.3 wet sleeved Teksid alum big bore stroker
    then 365/369 N/A on 5.3 wet sleeved Teksid alum big bore stroker
    Now 751/617 3.4L Whipple on 5.3 Boss5.0 iron big bore stroker

    03 MM 300B Silver (Mostly stock, originally wife's car, 370k mi) FPG # 7053 of 7838 or 49 of 417 SB
    03 MM 300B Silver, Stock, wife's next one, 136k mi FPG # 7134 of 7838 or 89 of 417 SB
    04 MM Silver, Stock, on standby 85k mi, FPG # 1212 of 3214 or 432 of 997 SB
    01 F150 longbed
    01 F150 shortbed
    00 F150 4x4 stepside
    01 F150 4x4 7700
    68 Stang FB (70 351C 4V, 4 wheel discs, project car)

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    Quote Originally Posted by FordNut View Post
    Even with an '03 you can get an ABS light flashing occasionally.

    I ran same size tires all around all winter long 2 years ago with zero issues. I only went back to staggered because I lowered the front and had to get smaller tires.

    For the longest time I was riding on 235/50's up front and 245/50's out back which is in that 3% margin we're "supposed" to stay out of.

    03A's don't care, 03B's will.


    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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    I ran 235/50R18. 245/60R18 for 3 sets (including the good tires that were on it when I got it used)

    then I found out CHP sells their 245/55/18s with like 80% tread for CHEAP (I get rears for $100 installed)

    they are however too big for the front... and the front size looks silly on the rear.
    Im a gearhead with way too many vehicles...

    Im here to talk about my 03 Marauder. 300A/B (I have a weird mix)

    165k miles as of dec 2018
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