mrjones
02-14-2005, 03:27 PM
Just went down to our local Discount Tire to see if their price matched what Discount Tire Direct quoted. While I was there, I axt the guy I was talking to to quote me the next size up also, the 255/55's. We ended up discussing the different f/r tire sizes, and I told him yes, that it had different sizes now, but my plan is to put the same size front and rear when I replace the fronts - I'm only replacing the rears now. As the discussion went on he and his counter buddy (at least both of them knew what the Marauder was) both decided that I couldn't do that because the wheels were different sizes f/r. I said no, I think they're the same size. Then they said that they're different offsets f/r. He ended up calling Discount Tire Direct and the guy there told him that the wheel was "definetely different sizes front to rear.
Of course, I said "see ya" and went on my merry way. I did check the data plate on the car, and it very clearly lists the wheels as:
FR 7Z18X8.0J
RR 3Z18X8.0J
Although they're the same size, do the 7Z and 3Z indicate a different offset on the wheel? I've searched the archives, but didn't find this specifically mentioned. I know several people are running the same tire front and rear, and that's what I'm planning on doing. If we get to the point where the rear size is not as cheap to buy as it is now, I'm gonna go with the 255/55 all the way around. hey, this is east TX, the 4WD look is IN!
Of course, I said "see ya" and went on my merry way. I did check the data plate on the car, and it very clearly lists the wheels as:
FR 7Z18X8.0J
RR 3Z18X8.0J
Although they're the same size, do the 7Z and 3Z indicate a different offset on the wheel? I've searched the archives, but didn't find this specifically mentioned. I know several people are running the same tire front and rear, and that's what I'm planning on doing. If we get to the point where the rear size is not as cheap to buy as it is now, I'm gonna go with the 255/55 all the way around. hey, this is east TX, the 4WD look is IN!