Rear Tire Size on the front

[Cheese302]

does the size of rear tire fit the front wheels and not rub anywhere? i am looking to just be able to buy one size of tire.

[rayjay]

does the size of rear tire fit the front wheels and not rub anywhere? i am looking to just be able to buy one size of tire.

Just read your other thread. No, you have to use tires in the rear that are at least 3% larger than the fronts. The TC will not allow you to run the same size at all four corners. It can not be tuned out.

[Marauderman]

If you have a 300A you can.....

[SC Cheesehead]

If you have a 300A you can.....

You can actually do it on a 300B or an '04 with T/C, you just have to turn off the T/C manually each time you drive the car.

As far as clearance problems, not an issue with running 245/55/18's in the front.

FWIW, I did this on my car for one set of tires, increased tire wear by about 20% through rotating, but in the end, I had four tires with worn centers, may want to consider running 255/55/18's in the rear and OEM BFGs in the front; that's what quite a few of us have done.

I'm running General Grabber UHPs on mine and am pleased with both wear and performance.

[Egon Spengler]

http://www.mercurymarauder.net/forums/showthread.php?t=65265

[mrjones]

I've got 245/55 on the front with 255/55 on the rear, and no rubbing during normal driving. I did rub one tire the other day, but I was going through a ditch and the suspension and car were flexed way more than normal. I like the beefy look that combo gives.

[Cheese302]

thanks for the replies guys, i will forward the info over to my father. i think the thing is the oem tire is expensive and kind of a pain that barely anyone sells those two sizes in anything.

[a_d_a_m]

i think the thing is the oem tire is expensive and kind of a pain that barely anyone sells those two sizes in anything. Which is why many of us have upgraded to larger rear tires that are longer-lasting and more affordable.