New Tire Recommendations

[thathotrodlincn]

Hi all!!

i will be in the mrket for new rear tires before Atlanta. I am currently running NT555 295/45ZR18 on 9 1/2" wide wheels. 4.10 rear, 31 spline axels, ADCO bars front and rear, billet rear control arms, Bear brakes, about 450+RWT.

Am looking at a direct replacement NT295/45 and a NT555r in 305/35ZR18, and 305/45ZR18. I am concered about the 305 fittiing the rear.

Any suggestions or recomendations anyone may be willing to share will be GREATLY appreciated

 

[DOOM]

Are you the guy that bought Bobs Trilogy Supercharged Marauder?

 

[thathotrodlincn]

That is me, for better or worse.

 

[DOOM]

Surprised your just now needing replacement tires with that Trilogy! :lol:

 

[thathotrodlincn]

I am the only Marauder on the beach (Outer Banks of NC). There only 2 ways off the beach that is two bridges. The local LEOs enjoy keeping me company. What's a fella to do?

 

[03mmmonroe]

I am the only Marauder on the beach (Outer Banks of NC). There only 2 ways off the beach that is two bridges. The local LEOs enjoy keeping me company. What's a fella to do?

I am in Charlotte NC. and I understand your pain. I will be at Zmax drag way Saturday so seeing 125 - 135mph will be allowed.

Russ

 

[lji372]

I am the only Marauder on the beach (Outer Banks of NC). There only 2 ways off the beach that is two bridges. The local LEOs enjoy keeping me company. What's a fella to do?

Play catch me if you can?:lol:

 

[JohnE]

http://www.mercurymarauder.net/forums/showthread.php?t=59841

Here's what I run:

Bridgestone 970's up front and Nitto 420S out back. It does very well.



John

 

[camelgrundle]

Im not knocking anything but I experienced a lot of roll at highway lane changes with the 420's

 

[breeze]

How did u like the 295s?

 

[thathotrodlincn]

How did u like the 295s?

They are touchy when cold or wet. Otherwise good daily drivers, as long as the car is pointing in a straight line when accelerating. If you are making a turn from being stopped at a traffic light, and give it too much throttle, it can get bent out of shape easily. The Trilogy supercharger gives great low end torque. I am considering Nitto NT555 or 555R, if I cannot find something better. Drag radials will likely not give the tread life I want.:lol:

 

[fastblackmerc]

Checkout Hankooks

 

[JohnE]

Im not knocking anything but I experienced a lot of roll at highway lane changes with the 420's

This is a problem I see as well. The car is a pain with side winds at highway speeds, needing a lot of steering correction. I didn't realize the 420's were possibly causing this.


I do love the Bridgestone 970's though. I wish they may something I could use in the rear too.


John

 

[burt ragio]

You have three options to correct the problem on the sled.
Tire with a stiff sidewall.
Larger 19" or 20" wheel & low profile tire.
Better than oem upper & lower control arms.