maxxis marauder 2 tires?

[capt512]

Just wondering if anyone had considered or tried the Maxxis Marauder II tires? I see they offer them in sizes that appear to work, and have a pretty nice tread pattern. Plus it would be kinda neat to have a tire with Marauder on it lol.

They appear to only be V rated...IDK how much difference that makes for n/a applications? As I don't plan to go faster than 149mph lol.

http://www.maxxis.com/AutomobileLigh...rauder-II.aspx

[fastblackmerc]

Just wondering if anyone had considered or tried the Maxxis Marauder II tires? I see they offer them in sizes that appear to work, and have a pretty nice tread pattern. Plus it would be kinda neat to have a tire with Marauder on it lol.

They appear to only be V rated...IDK how much difference that makes for n/a applications? As I don't plan to go faster than 149mph lol.

http://www.maxxis.com/AutomobileLigh...rauder-II.aspx

Look at their wear ratings....

280 - 300... that sucks!

I'm running Hankook's in the rear and the wear rating is 420!

[SC Cheesehead]

Just wondering if anyone had considered or tried the Maxxis Marauder II tires? I see they offer them in sizes that appear to work, and have a pretty nice tread pattern. Plus it would be kinda neat to have a tire with Marauder on it lol.

They appear to only be V rated...IDK how much difference that makes for n/a applications? As I don't plan to go faster than 149mph lol.

http://www.maxxis.com/AutomobileLigh...rauder-II.aspx

Agreed, nice looking tire. In comparing the specs to OEM sizes, the Maxxis have a higher load rating, slightly less traction rating, and a lower treadwear rating, but overall, could be a good replacement option.

You have any prices for 235/55/18 and 255/55/18's? Would be interesting to see how the compare to Nitto 420S, price-wise.

[capt512]

Hmm not the best price wise. looks like about 170ea front and rear.

[SC Cheesehead]

Hmm not the best price wise. looks like about 170ea front and rear.

Ummm, have you priced out OEM replacement tires recently?

[Blackened300a]

Ummm, have you priced out OEM replacement tires recently?

Nittos are still a better deal at under $150 a tire. I may be shopping for a set of rears soon.

[SC Cheesehead]

Nittos are still a better deal at under $150 a tire. I may be shopping for a set of rears soon.

Agreed. That's prolly what I'm going with as well. But you gotta admit, it's kinda intriguing to have "Marauder" tires on an MM.

You gonna go with 420S's again or are you thinking about 555's this time around?

[cougar9150]

Nittos are still a better deal at under $150 a tire. I may be shopping for a set of rears soon.

Where can you find nitto's for under $150? Are these the 420s or 555s?

[CBT]

Kumho's. Played hooky from work and took the Marauder in for state inspection yesterday. I purposely did not take the Interstate just so I could have fun light to light for 11 miles. These tires have outlasted 4 sets of BFG's already, and they still squall off the line, still bark like a kicked dog on the shift, still corner very well. The fronts are showing a little wear, I may replace them before Marauderville. The backs have taken abuse from here to Chicago, here to Charlotte, here to Louisville and back twice, all over the East Coast, and if you think they don't get spun hard and often, you're crazy. Kumho's, suckas!
I'm CBT and I approve this massage.

[Blackened300a]

Where can you find nitto's for under $150? Are these the 420s or 555s?

420s and I see the price went up on these. I paid $115 a tire 4 years ago. Now Im finding them for about $160 each.

[DOOM]

Kumho's. Played hooky from work and took the Marauder in for state inspection yesterday. I purposely did not take the Interstate just so I could have fun light to light for 11 miles. These tires have outlasted 4 sets of BFG's already, and they still squall off the line, still bark like a kicked dog on the shift, still corner very well. The fronts are showing a little wear, I may replace them before Marauderville. The backs have taken abuse from here to Chicago, here to Charlotte, here to Louisville and back twice, all over the East Coast, and if you think they don't get spun hard and often, you're crazy. Kumho's, suckas!
I'm CBT and I approve this massage.

Wonder if they would last that long on my car!

[Mr. Man]

Kumho's. Played hooky from work and took the Marauder in for state inspection yesterday. I purposely did not take the Interstate just so I could have fun light to light for 11 miles. These tires have outlasted 4 sets of BFG's already, and they still squall off the line, still bark like a kicked dog on the shift, still corner very well. The fronts are showing a little wear, I may replace them before Marauderville. The backs have taken abuse from here to Chicago, here to Charlotte, here to Louisville and back twice, all over the East Coast, and if you think they don't get spun hard and often, you're crazy. Kumho's, suckas!
I'm CBT and I approve this massage.

Your such a weenie

[CBT]

Wonder if they would last that long on my car!

On your car?! They might last one trip around our hotel parking lot in Louisville at 2 a.m., lol.

[DOOM]

On your car?! They might last one trip around our hotel parking lot in Louisville at 2 a.m., lol.

LMAO!!!

[SC Cheesehead]

420s and I see the price went up on these. I paid $115 a tire 4 years ago. Now Im finding them for about $160 each.

420S fronts appear to be more expensive than the rears.

I'm gonna get pricing on the Maxxis MA-S2's as well for comparision. The specs and reviews look pretty good on them. If they're comparably priced, I make take the plunge and try out a set.