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    tire size

    What size tire would be the best choice if I no longer wanted to run staggered sizes ?
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    I have purchased multiple marauders with 4 fronts. 235/50 18. Also a few with 245/45/18

    If you want to buy aftermarket wheel, just get some 26's, we would love to see pics of you next to it....
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    If I did all front size tires all around they might look to small. If I did all rear tire size all around the may seem to large ? What size 18" tire is a in between?
    Anything concept larger than 20" is out of my wheel house. But if I had the extra coin I would go with a 20" wheel.
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    235-55-18..same width as front but an inch taller..I think Paul, blackened300A, ran that front size in front at one time.
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    What about choosing load ratings 99 - 103 ?
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    burt ragio - If I did all front size tires all around they might look to small. If I did all rear tire size all around the may seem to large ? ...
    Examples of front-all-around (235/50x18) and rear-all-around (245/55x18). *.attachments

    CAVEAT: Crown Victoria LX Sport, old, previous pic's.
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    Assuming you have done Carfixer specs and are getting unacceptable wear you could try and find a harder compound for the tire. Perhaps a SUV compound. Just don't go slamming the Marauder into the corners as hard.

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    Quote Originally Posted by gdmjoe View Post
    Examples of front-all-around (235/50x18) and rear-all-around (245/55x18). *.attachments

    CAVEAT: Crown Victoria LX Sport, old, previous pic's.
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    Like the 1st pic with smaller size tires all around. Did you also lower the car any ?
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    Quote Originally Posted by gdmjoe View Post
    Examples of front-all-around (235/50x18) and rear-all-around (245/55x18). *.attachments

    CAVEAT: Crown Victoria LX Sport, old, previous pic's.
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    I like the photon right. These are the 245/55/18 correct?

    I really like the Beefy look.


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    burt ragio ... Did you also lower the car any ?
    No, that's normal ride height. The wheels are actually full-size spares.
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    1Marauder ... These are the 245/55/18 correct? ...
    -correct- OEM, BF Goodrich in fact.
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