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    What tires work best with the original stock rims?

    It's time for me to change tires on my 03 - and I was wondering what tires are the preferred type available these days?

    Thanks in advance,
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    Cooper zeon RS3A, Nitto Motivo, Nitto 555g2, depends if you want all season performance or summer only..
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    All season - it's one of my 3 daily drivers in rotation

    looking for good all weather performance- out of those choices- Thanks Guys!- which would seem the best?

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    Quote Originally Posted by hudskit View Post
    It's time for me to change tires on my 03 - and I was wondering what tires are the preferred type available these days?



    Thanks in advance,

    Keith


    I run sumitomo up front, nitto on rear. Very happy with the mismatch brand.


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    I think you'll find most anything wears better than the BFG's.

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    Are the BFGs still available?

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    I run the Nitto NT555-G2 255/45-18 on the front and the Nitto NT555 265/50-18 on the rear. The only problem is Nitto stopped producing the 265/50-18. Same overall diameter as the OEM BFG's.

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    I use sumitomos on all 4 corners. Incredible tire for the money

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    Quote Originally Posted by Joe Walsh View Post
    Are the BFGs still available?
    No, but I believe a few places have leftover stock of the front tires still like SimpleTire
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    What brands are made in the USA?

    My brother goes out of his way to get USA made tires for his cars. Any available for Marauder sizes?
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    Quote Originally Posted by Mr. Man View Post
    I think you'll find most anything wears better than the BFG's.

    +1 on Motivos


    Another +1 for Nitto Motivos.

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    Arrow Tires

    Are Marauder tire sizes already obsolete? Or just the manufacturers mentioned here? Almost afraid to drive it now. In Florida long term due to 'family issues'. Going home later this week to check on my house, pick up my mail and return with my Marauder....
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    Quote Originally Posted by Invective View Post
    Are Marauder tire sizes already obsolete? Or just the manufacturers mentioned here? Almost afraid to drive it now. In Florida long term due to 'family issues'. Going home later this week to check on my house, pick up my mail and return with my Marauder....
    Sizes are not obsolete, just are not 50 choices for them, only a d all number of tire compsnies make stock sizes. The stock front size is very common with many choices, the stock rear is less common this why some mix and match brands
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