I didn't see anything in my search, but I didn't look through all of them.
Anyone looked (or tried) to see if a wider rim will fit on the front and still allow steering at full lock with out crazy amounts of rubbing?
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I didn't see anything in my search, but I didn't look through all of them.
Anyone looked (or tried) to see if a wider rim will fit on the front and still allow steering at full lock with out crazy amounts of rubbing?
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Just curious, why would you want or need wider fronts?
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your turning radius may be affected for the worse
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I was parked next to my buddies BMW (whose wheels are probably twice as wide as the stock Marauders) and I thought it looked great.
Never been a fan of tall narrow tires and next to his, the Marauder wheels looked kinda weak.
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Just get better performing tires if you want to hang with Mr. BMW.
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Is your car 03 or 04? If it doesn't have TC you might try running the rear size at all 4 corners. Also, you could see if someone with the wider rears will let you try them on your front.
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I have 285/50's on the rear want to try them? Mine are on stock rims, and I don't think they will work, I've been thinking about 265/45's on the front, but I'm afraid they are too big also.
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I've heard that that 9 inch wheels will fit in the front without rubbing.
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Yes, you can run 18x9 wheels if you get a offset higher than ET40.Originally Posted by RoyLPita
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This is true, too. But I knew a member who widened a pair for the front to 9 inches with no problems.
Call 1-800-FORD-788 and press "1". Have the last 6 of your VIN handy. You will get the numbers for FREE. You'll pay $$$ for the certificate.
MM traded in 8/9/13 @ 128909 miles. It was fun for almost 8 years. I met airmercpun on 1/17/14. He was the new owner of my former ride. -Now gone.
Update: back in the game with a late build 03 GMGS with some MM add ons like Escape audiophile radio w/Sirius sat radio, rear sway bar, catback exhaust, and header panel.
Rest In Peace:
Alex "Marauderboi" Vachon 3/2/92-8/13/10
Paula Babineau 1/9/67-8/2/11
Rex Weinbender
Peter
See my garage file for part numbers and whatnot.
IMHO, this site- the members that I chat with- and the ones that I now Hang with- are like my 2nd family. There is such an ongoing welcome feeling here that even members who don't or no longer own the MM can feel.
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He wants just wider tires not bigger sidewalls
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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^^^That ? was for if he wanted to try running widened rears up front^^^ to see if they would rub.
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