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    Nitto NT555 P265/50R18

    I just got my tires from Discount Tire $350 out the door mounted and balanced them myself. They look amazing and hook better than the BFG P255/55R18 I had. Did loose some of the rake but still looks cool. I have driven down freeway no ABS or TC problems, but one of the first things I do after starting is turn off TC anyways. Check my pics
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    There's no reason to have traction control problems because they are the exact same diameter as the stock tires. How's the sidewall flex? I am actively trying to get these Generals to the replacement point cause the sidewall flex is terrible.
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    i finally got mine installed last weekend. They are great a very very good alternative to stock tire with no modifications.
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    Quote Originally Posted by BigCars4Ever View Post
    There's no reason to have traction control problems because they are the exact same diameter as the stock tires. How's the sidewall flex? I am actively trying to get these Generals to the replacement point cause the sidewall flex is terrible.
    These tire are very close in diameter but are not the same size there is a .63% diameter difference. As for sidewall flex I noticed right away the Nitto's were a little more stiff than the Bfg. I would recommend these tires

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    Thanks for posting the pics. When my 420s's give up ghost I'm going with these too.
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    The diameter difference is super close and will not cause any issues w abs or tc
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    Nitto NT05 FTW That's if you have widen wheels.


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    Sounds like these will be my next choice after my KDW2's are done.

    Do they make a matching front tire in either stock or 245/45-18?

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    Quote Originally Posted by ctrlraven View Post
    Sounds like these will be my next choice after my KDW2's are done.

    Do they make a matching front tire in either stock or 245/45-18?
    Yes they have P235/50R18 & P245/45R18 to match . I can't wait till my frt's die so I can get rid of the BFG's

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    Sweet, thanks for letting me know.

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    Yes I have OEM size NT555 in front and the 265's in back, just got them on.

    It took me awhile to get them, Discount tire had to special order both sizes direct form the manufacturer.

    But so far worth the wait.

    I think they're quieter than my old KDW2's but those were worn so it's hard to compare, but I remember when I first got them they were loud, the nitto's are not.
    Trilogy #112 (self installed)

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    12.99@106.2mph (for now)

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    Get the 255/45/18's. Nitto tend to run "narrower" than other brands. Just discovered this on my wife's cobra. We put 255/45/17's on her front 8" and they are Perfectly square.

    This is THE perfect stock replacement tire for an MM.

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    I just posted tire diameters per size, etc on the other thread, might find that info useful. The 255/45 for the front gives the perfect stagger and ratio spread as compared to stock, when using the 265/50s in the rear....

    http://www.mercurymarauder.net/forum...t=43731&page=3


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    They must have just gone up in price. I'm getting $410 a pair.
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    Quote Originally Posted by Breadfan View Post
    Yes I have OEM size NT555 in front and the 265's in back, just got them on.

    It took me awhile to get them, Discount tire had to special order both sizes direct form the manufacturer.

    But so far worth the wait.

    I think they're quieter than my old KDW2's but those were worn so it's hard to compare, but I remember when I first got them they were loud, the nitto's are not.
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