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Thread: Marauder Replacement Tire Buying Guide

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    OK I just found out that I need new rears and the BFG's are B.O'd till June. What would be the best replacements to use in conjunction with the correct BFG KDWS fronts? The 295/45-18's or the 255/55-18's and in what brand/style?
    Thanks, Frank

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    Quote Originally Posted by 00fxd View Post
    OK I just found out that I need new rears and the BFG's are B.O'd till June. What would be the best replacements to use in conjunction with the correct BFG KDWS fronts? The 295/45-18's or the 255/55-18's and in what brand/style?
    Thanks, Frank
    Check out this link, it has tons of info on sizes, combinations, etc.

    https://www.mymarauder.com/wiki/inde...itle=Main_Page

    Speed rating and sidewall loading specs are important considerations. Lots of us have gone to 255/55/18 aftermarket tires in the rear with OEM BFG's in the front, but there are various combinations that will give you close to the same height ratio.

    Nittos are a good choice, as are Falken, Hankook and Ventus. I'm running General Grabber UHP. Guys are running Goodyears as well, but they can be pricey.

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    Hey Cheesehead, Thanks very much for the reply. That link is where I found those alternate tire sizes, just wasn't sure. I was swaying towards the 295's for the width but I think I will go with the 255's.
    Regards, Frank.

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    So I'm looking at the Goodyear Eagle ResponsEdge 255/55-18. Thats a V rated. Is that ok to use with the OEM BFG Z rated fronts?

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    Quote Originally Posted by 00fxd View Post
    So I'm looking at the Goodyear Eagle ResponsEdge 255/55-18. Thats a V rated. Is that ok to use with the OEM BFG Z rated fronts?
    I think Bluerauder's running that combination, you may want to PM him for details.

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    Has anyone installed the suggested Ventus 295/45-18 on an completely original Marauder with stock wheels? It's gotta be pretty close to the fender.
    Thanks, Frank

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    Would 285/50-18 be ok on an 04'?
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    I decided to go with Hankook 235.50X18 on my rear 10" wheels. I am still running BFG OEMs on front with the 10" wheel, and have had no rubbing or other problems. The fronts still have plenty of meat on them, so I will match them up with some more Hankook's, if I find I like them. I never get any decent rear tire wear, but I have to climb a monster concrete hill to get in my garage, and rears simply get " pushed " more than fronts. I find the OEM BFGs are very loud, as well.
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    I installed the Ventus295/45-18's on the rear. They fit fine but they do bulge. Where do you guys get Marauder wheels widened and how much?

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    Ok guys, what am I missing here? I understand all want to run tires as close to the original size/height as possible, and on '04s there's a concern regarding traction control/ABS, but why not go to a slightly shorter tire? Aside from not quite filling the fender wells as much, there are a number of selections that allow proper front/rear differences to keep the TC/ABS happy. Look at this 'matched' tire size(s), and tell me what you all think:

    Fronts = 245-40-18 Diameter = 25.7

    Rears = 255-45-18 Diameter = 27.0

    Front/Rear Difference = 1.3 (Exactly as the factory stagger)

    Front/Rear overall diameter difference = -1.5"

    With this combo, there are many matched sets available, and in an all-season performance tire. Has anyone TRIED going to a shorter tire? Less sidewall deflection, so the usual problems associated with the taller tires goes away....


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    Quote Originally Posted by mungce View Post
    I decided to go with Hankook 235.50X18 on my rear 10" wheels. I am still running BFG OEMs on front with the 10" wheel, and have had no rubbing or other problems. The fronts still have plenty of meat on them, so I will match them up with some more Hankook's, if I find I like them. I never get any decent rear tire wear, but I have to climb a monster concrete hill to get in my garage, and rears simply get " pushed " more than fronts. I find the OEM BFGs are very loud, as well.
    Did I read this right that you are running 10 inch wide rims on the front with no issues? If so, why are you still running OEMs on the front instead of something wider?
    Just curious. I'd like to get the fronts widened so I can run more meat up there...

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    I went with 255/55/18 Dunlop SP5000 for the rear, and oem front.
    They have been on a week, I have not launched on them yet.
    I did get great service from this last set of BFG's.
    The Dunlops were not much different in costs than the front oem's.
    I got all four for less than 450.
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    Quote Originally Posted by Windsor58 View Post
    Did I read this right that you are running 10 inch wide rims on the front with no issues? If so, why are you still running OEMs on the front instead of something wider?
    Just curious. I'd like to get the fronts widened so I can run more meat up there...

    Maybe to maintain the aspect ratio spread to keep the TC/ABS happy... (FYI - The way I calculated it the spread comes out to 1.3" difference from front to rear height)....

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    Broke down and ordered tires this morning. had air showing on the left front.
    Got 245/45 for front and 255/55 rear. $717 shipping and tax from tirerack.
    +$40 rebate from Goodyear and $60 from the NHRA.
    Guy on the phone said e-mail him and let him know how they worked out
    he gets a lot of request from Marauder people looking for tires.
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