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69428SCJ
10-14-2010, 09:28 PM
What is everyone's opinion about them on an MM? The thought popped into my head today and was curious to know what other people thought, not that I'm considering it or anything...
Raven34
10-14-2010, 09:36 PM
Im usually a white letter hater, but its has crossed my mind once or twice for the marauder.... ok I even tried to picture yellow in my head (nascar/racing look)...

I hope I dont get flamed LOL just a thought.
a_d_a_m
10-14-2010, 09:43 PM
The thought has crossed my mind, but since the rear tires on my car are like new, I'm not going to pull the trigger or even consider it for awhile...

Still, I would like to see someone's car with them.
Mr. Man
10-14-2010, 10:38 PM
White letters have no pizazz. Would make your car look like a gypsy cab
Pat
10-15-2010, 02:23 AM
You didn't specify where. A poster opined white letters on the tires. Is that where you envisioned them, or across the windshield?

The Trilogy 1 car has white lettering and graphics across the body as advertisement of their product. I've seen other panther platforms with advertisement graphics IE: candy products, such as M&M's, Snickers, and so on.

I don't care for ostentatious graphics, but pin striping I like. One member has a flame job on his MM. Looks good, but not my cup of tea, I'm a lambo door man myself. Ghost graphics like " Marauder TJA's" car look good.
Rockettman
10-15-2010, 03:36 AM
White letterred tires...if they were available...YOU COULD COUNT ME IN!
boatmangc
10-15-2010, 04:21 AM
Naaah, maybe redwalls. NOT!
Matt In Detroit
10-15-2010, 04:21 AM
Absoulutely not!! 70's musclecar, trans am, sure, but not on a marauder or a car 67 or before..
Rockettman
10-15-2010, 04:45 AM
Naaah, maybe redwalls. NOT!

Redwalls huh?
Like my old Hot Wheels cars! I'm thinking: not a bad idea :rolleyes:
Krytin
10-15-2010, 05:14 AM
Redwalls huh?
Like my old Hot Wheels cars! I'm thinking: not a bad idea :rolleyes:

I did it.
I liked them.
I ran the treads off them.
You can't get them in 18" Z rated sizes anymore!
Bluerauder
10-15-2010, 06:28 AM
What is everyone's opinion about them on an MM? The thought popped into my head today and was curious to know what other people thought, not that I'm considering it or anything...

I assume that you are talking about white "MARAUDER" lettering on the rear fascia. I would think that it would become a maintenance issue after awhile. The letters would probably catch and hold dirt and maybe even begin to yellow some with time. JMHO.

I would have to see them first to make an opinion; but my first thought is that they would not look as good as the SS Inserts or BW's in Red (or another suitable color).
SC Cheesehead
10-15-2010, 06:35 AM
You didn't specify where. A poster opined white letters on the tires. Is that where you envisioned them, or across the windshield?

The Trilogy 1 car has white lettering and graphics across the body as advertisement of their product. I've seen other panther platforms with advertisement graphics IE: candy products, such as M&M's, Snickers, and so on.

I don't care for ostentatious graphics, but pin striping I like. One member has a flame job on his MM. Looks good, but not my cup of tea, I'm a lambo door man myself. Ghost graphics like " Marauder TJA's" car look good.


^^^^^ +1 on Tom's ghost graphics, looks sweet. ^^^^^

Not certain about white lettered tires, think I prefer blackwalls. As to fascia inserts, prefer SS or red over white.
Blackened300a
10-15-2010, 07:58 AM
Naaah, maybe redwalls. NOT!

I think they look cool actually.
Blk Mamba
10-15-2010, 08:54 AM
Like the old Red Stripe, from the 60's 70's, maybe?
Egon Spengler
10-15-2010, 08:56 AM
Pics! Photoshops! ANYTHING!!!!
Rockettman
10-15-2010, 08:57 AM
(^^^^ beat me to it)!

I can't use Photoshop very well at all, so I'm gonna throw out there, that maybe someone could add some white letters to a picture of our cars and see what is looks like.
Ms. Denmark
10-15-2010, 12:27 PM
Are you driving a black car?? It may depend on the car color. Would have to see it.
fastblackmerc
10-15-2010, 01:43 PM
What is everyone's opinion about them on an MM? The thought popped into my head today and was curious to know what other people thought, not that I'm considering it or anything...

IMHO.....

I wouldn't put them on my car.
Bluerauder
10-15-2010, 01:43 PM
Are you driving a black car?? It may depend on the car color. Would have to see it.

His signature says '03 300A so the chances are pretty good that it is Black.
SC Cheesehead
10-15-2010, 01:45 PM
His signature says '03 300A so the chances are pretty good that it is Black.


^^^^^ true, that ^^^^^ ;)
breeze
10-15-2010, 03:29 PM
White letterred tires...if they were available...YOU COULD COUNT ME IN!

im doing this for winter wheels! if i still feel like buying the because nittos arent suppose to be good in snow so. goodyear eagle #1 have raised letters in 225/60/16
69428SCJ
10-15-2010, 07:03 PM
Sorry for being vauge in my original post. I presumed (my apologies) that since putting this thread in the tires forum that people would associate the two. So, I am speaking to white-lettered tires. I figured the white-lettered tires went the way of the air shock/raked look of the 70s/80s. I couldn't tell you why, but I really dig the look of them.
Ms. Denmark
10-16-2010, 03:32 AM
His signature says '03 300A so the chances are pretty good that it is Black. DUH!!! :o (note to self....must learn to read...:D) Plus I'm looking at one in my driveway....:cool:
Mac-MerC
10-16-2010, 04:21 AM
why hasnt anyone photoshopped a picture yet?.....
i would like to see it
RF Overlord
10-16-2010, 11:50 AM
Raised white letter Radial T/As on my '68 Skylark convertible look perfect.

On the Marauder? I don't think so, Tim. Too redneck/mullet...

...maybe on a Box or an Aero, but not on a Whale.
Krytin
10-16-2010, 12:48 PM
http://www.mercurymarauder.net/gallery/data/500/IMG_0520.JPG

Redwalls
TooManyFords
10-17-2010, 06:55 AM
These white letters are acceptable...

http://www.cvmusclecars.com/picture.php?albumid=39&pictureid=1022
Krytin
10-17-2010, 06:58 AM
^^^absolutely!!^^^
clintons4
10-18-2010, 11:38 AM
Redwalls

What size tires are those? They look like the same height as the front. Unless it is some type of optical illusion. I think they look good with the car low like that.
Krytin
10-18-2010, 12:47 PM
255/45 18's

They do work nice if you don't have traction control - there is NO issue w/ABS.
You DO have to lower the car for them to look right.
clintons4
10-18-2010, 12:55 PM
255/45 18's

They do work nice if you don't have traction control - there is NO issue w/ABS.
You DO have to lower the car for them to look right.

Great thanks!
Krytin
10-18-2010, 12:59 PM
If you are going to go this route letme know - there is a modification you will need for the passenger side front fender liner. You need to route part of the harness on top of the liner and trim away a part of the liner that covered the harness.
RF Overlord
10-19-2010, 07:46 AM
Krytin, I have to admit those redlines DO look good... :up:
Krytin
10-19-2010, 02:44 PM
Krytin, I have to admit those redlines DO look good... :up:

Sorry but the operative word is "did"!
F8LBITEva
10-19-2010, 03:42 PM
umm....no and no
Raven34
10-19-2010, 04:01 PM
I did a poor job but I was in a hurry and was gonna wipe it off after the pics anyway...
http://www.mercurymarauder.net/gallery/data/615/medium/Photo0394.jpg (javascript:;)
http://www.mercurymarauder.net/gallery/data/615/medium/Photo0395.jpg (javascript:;)
http://www.mercurymarauder.net/gallery/data/615/medium/Photo0396.jpg (javascript:;)
http://www.mercurymarauder.net/gallery/data/615/medium/Photo0398.jpg (javascript:;)
teamrope
10-19-2010, 10:54 PM
These white letters are acceptable...

http://www.cvmusclecars.com/picture.php?albumid=39&pictureid=1022

Those work for me. :D
Mustang man
10-20-2010, 12:29 AM
I kinda like it. Then again I've always liked black cars with chrome or polished wheels and white letters. I think I'm showing me age.
a_d_a_m
10-20-2010, 01:17 AM
I kinda like the BFG's with the white letters. Though I don't like it enough to go back to the BFG's.
69428SCJ
10-20-2010, 09:28 PM
That doesn't look too bad Raven, I'm wondering how bigger letters would look...
Raven34
10-20-2010, 09:53 PM
That doesn't look too bad Raven, I'm wondering how bigger letters would look...

Hmm... I think that would depend on the tire brand. I used one of those markers made for tires and just colored in the existing letters. Didnt take too long, but I dont think this will be an easy way to keep it on there but I've heard of people making stencils for the existing letters and painting them on with good results, so I guess you could just make a bigger stencil for whatever you wanted to write.

I'm keepin this on my tires for the time being because I'll need new ones soon anyways... I really think I like it. Plus I've gotten two compliments on the white letters by guys at my apartment who have always admired my marauder. So I guess it makes it more noticeable (they thought i had new tires lol)
MercNasty
10-21-2010, 12:24 AM
looks good to me but i wouldnt do unless i had something else white on the car.
ctrlraven
10-21-2010, 05:31 AM
I've thought about doing red lettering.

http://www.summitracing.com/parts/SHW-HT100/
CBT
10-21-2010, 05:35 AM
Painting tires? :confused: Sounds like more trouble than it's worth. If yous really want to jazz up your tires, stick some portholes on them. :up:

I do like the redline "Hot Wheels" look tho.
Egon Spengler
10-21-2010, 06:02 AM
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2ChjLMbXVrU
Raven34
10-21-2010, 12:21 PM
Painting tires? :confused: Sounds like more trouble than it's worth. If yous really want to jazz up your tires, stick some portholes on them. :up:

I do like the redline "Hot Wheels" look tho.

LOL youre right. It is more trouble than its worth. And believe me I felt like I was committing a huge sin by doing this (buyin autozone JUNK to put on my car). And about the portholes... i was really just thinking of doin a big scoop on the roof like the green eclipse on Fast and the Furious. Thats gotta be worth at least 30 hp on top of the 10 hp my car gained after the white letters.
CBT
10-21-2010, 05:32 PM
LOL youre right. It is more trouble than its worth. And believe me I felt like I was committing a huge sin by doing this (buyin autozone JUNK to put on my car). And about the portholes... i was really just thinking of doin a big scoop on the roof like the green eclipse on Fast and the Furious. Thats gotta be worth at least 30 hp on top of the 10 hp my car gained after the white letters.

If you put the hood scoop on the trunk, it will help with downforce :D
Raven34
10-21-2010, 06:50 PM
If you put the hood scoop on the trunk, it will help with downforce :D

:thinker: Now that's an idea. LOL
69428SCJ
10-21-2010, 08:26 PM
In terms of big letters I'm thinking more like Goodrich Radial T/As, something classic like those.
JOEMERC
10-22-2010, 04:14 PM
yeah actually does not look bad if letters were bigger,i kinda miss the white letter look ,but if you scrape a curb they get messed up.
Mac-MerC
01-27-2011, 01:55 PM
I did a poor job but I was in a hurry and was gonna wipe it off after the pics anyway...
http://www.mercurymarauder.net/gallery/data/615/medium/Photo0394.jpg (http://javascript<b></b>:;)
http://www.mercurymarauder.net/gallery/data/615/medium/Photo0395.jpg (http://javascript<b></b>:;)
http://www.mercurymarauder.net/gallery/data/615/medium/Photo0396.jpg (http://javascript<b></b>:;)
http://www.mercurymarauder.net/gallery/data/615/medium/Photo0398.jpg (http://javascript<b></b>:;)

I know this is an old thread....
just seen the pictures... i like it
Bluerauder
01-27-2011, 02:03 PM
That actually looks pretty good in the pics. How's it look close up? It might distract from the emphasis on the rims though.
SC Cheesehead
01-27-2011, 02:43 PM
I know this is an old thread....
just seen the pictures... i like it


That actually looks pretty good in the pics. How's it look close up? It might distract from the emphasis on the rims though.

I agree with you guys, the white lettering looks good. IMO, the lettering enhances rather than distracts from the wheels.