BEAMS MR2 Wheelsize

Lion_HUN · 07-28-2009, 03:44 AM

I've done some searching on the net, but couldn't find the right information about this.
What is the stock wheelsize for the BEAMS MR2? (rear tyre)
I'm currently using 195/50-R15 (it's very close to the stock ST162 size) but my speedometer is reading very wrong. While driving with 130km/h on a highway, the GPS says it's only 111-112 or so. I'm thinking of buying a set of 16" rims, but what tyre sizes should I look after?

puretone · 07-28-2009, 05:30 AM

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Originally Posted by Lion_HUN

I've done some searching on the net, but couldn't find the right information about this.
What is the stock wheelsize for the BEAMS MR2? (rear tyre)
I'm currently using 195/50-R15 (it's very close to the stock ST162 size) but my speedometer is reading very wrong. While driving with 130km/h on a highway, the GPS says it's only 111-112 or so. I'm thinking of buying a set of 16" rims, but what tyre sizes should I look after?

IIRC 10% error on speedo is near 'correct' reading....maybe the GPS is right, or just slow at getting the sat signal...I have a garmin Venture HC and it's never close to 100%

Lion_HUN · 07-28-2009, 06:19 AM

I see, thanks

RST · 07-28-2009, 06:52 AM

195x55x15 front 225x50x15 rear if I recall correctly (revisions 2-5 in the UK, rev 1's came with 14" wheels), you can convert the equivalent sizes using one of the on-line tyre converters. I run 235x40x17's on the rear of mine with 215x40x17's on the front -my speedo only seems to be about 2mph out pretty much through the full range according to my tomtom.

(Edited -I corrected my front tyre size from 205 to 215)

palos · 07-28-2009, 09:52 AM

The staggered 16" tire option (that is closest to OEM tire height) would be 205/45-16 and 225/45-16. However, there are very few options for tires in that combination.

The staggered 17" tire option (that is closest to OEM tire height) would be 215/40-17 and 235/40-17. There are many more options for tires in that combination.

Lion_HUN · 07-28-2009, 01:40 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by palos

The staggered 16" tire option (that is closest to OEM tire height) would be 205/45-16 and 225/45-16. However, there are very few options for tires in that combination.

The staggered 17" tire option (that is closest to OEM tire height) would be 215/40-17 and 235/40-17. There are many more options for tires in that combination.

I'm thinking on 205/50R16 for all four tyres, that is pretty close to the original 225/50R15 rearwheel as I see.
Only problem is that this size is not that popular and therefor not too cheap :S

Servin · 07-28-2009, 02:01 PM

Tire (before)　 195/55R 1584 V (15×6JJ aluminum)
Tire (after) 225/50R 1591 V (15×7JJ aluminum)

Found here:

http://www.mr2.com/forums/beams/Toyo...g-limited.html

puretone · 07-28-2009, 02:13 PM

Go 17" man, so many choices, some nice Rota P45 or Volk TE37 or Gullflame Gravity.....wicked wicked wicked

Lion_HUN · 07-29-2009, 02:31 AM

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Originally Posted by puretone

Go 17" man, so many choices, some nice Rota P45 or Volk TE37 or Gullflame Gravity.....wicked wicked wicked

Yea I know, TE37 is a big favorit for me as well

But 17" is too much for a T16.

Look:
Edit: picture removed

Lion_HUN · 04-25-2010, 03:47 AM

As I figured out, 195/50R15 wasn't close to the stock ST162 size, so I was running on too little diameter wheels :\

But I finally ended up with a set of 16" T23 rims, painted it gold to match my roof, and put on some Kumhos (they were quite good price/value choice):

Only problem is, I cannot use the 35mm spacer on the rear wheels anymore, because this rim has lower ET than my former one. Maybe I'm going for a 25mm one. Front is perfect without spacer.

07-28-2009, 03:44 AM	#1 (permalink)
Lion_HUN Beams Owners Group Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Hungary Posts: 385 Thanks: 11 Thanked 13 Times in 12 Posts My Google Map iTrader Rating: (3/100% )	BEAMS MR2 Wheelsize I've done some searching on the net, but couldn't find the right information about this. What is the stock wheelsize for the BEAMS MR2? (rear tyre) I'm currently using 195/50-R15 (it's very close to the stock ST162 size) but my speedometer is reading very wrong. While driving with 130km/h on a highway, the GPS says it's only 111-112 or so. I'm thinking of buying a set of 16" rims, but what tyre sizes should I look after?

07-28-2009, 06:52 AM	#4 (permalink)
RST Beams Owners Group Join Date: May 2007 Location: Inverness, Scotland Posts: 479 Thanks: 8 Thanked 25 Times in 22 Posts iTrader Rating: (1/100% )	195x55x15 front 225x50x15 rear if I recall correctly (revisions 2-5 in the UK, rev 1's came with 14" wheels), you can convert the equivalent sizes using one of the on-line tyre converters. I run 235x40x17's on the rear of mine with 215x40x17's on the front -my speedo only seems to be about 2mph out pretty much through the full range according to my tomtom. (Edited -I corrected my front tyre size from 205 to 215) Last edited by RST; 07-29-2009 at 09:38 AM..

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07-28-2009, 06:19 AM	#3 (permalink)
Lion_HUN Beams Owners Group Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Hungary Posts: 385 Thanks: 11 Thanked 13 Times in 12 Posts My Google Map iTrader Rating: (3/100% )	I see, thanks

07-28-2009, 09:52 AM	#5 (permalink)
palos … Join Date: Apr 2009 Posts: 546 Thanks: 0 Thanked 44 Times in 42 Posts iTrader Rating: (0/0% )	The staggered 16" tire option (that is closest to OEM tire height) would be 205/45-16 and 225/45-16. However, there are very few options for tires in that combination. The staggered 17" tire option (that is closest to OEM tire height) would be 215/40-17 and 235/40-17. There are many more options for tires in that combination.

07-28-2009, 02:01 PM	#7 (permalink)
Servin Beams Owners Group Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: DFW, Texas Posts: 1,250 Thanks: 13 Thanked 54 Times in 42 Posts iTrader Rating: (2/100% )	Tire (before)　 195/55R 1584 V (15×6JJ aluminum) Tire (after) 225/50R 1591 V (15×7JJ aluminum) Found here: http://www.mr2.com/forums/beams/Toyo...g-limited.html

07-28-2009, 02:13 PM	#8 (permalink)
puretone Beams Owners Group Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Aruba, #1 BEAMS Engine on the Island Posts: 2,339 Thanks: 28 Thanked 57 Times in 56 Posts My Google Map iTrader Rating: (1/100% )	Go 17" man, so many choices, some nice Rota P45 or Volk TE37 or Gullflame Gravity.....wicked wicked wicked

04-25-2010, 03:47 AM	#10 (permalink)
Lion_HUN Beams Owners Group Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Hungary Posts: 385 Thanks: 11 Thanked 13 Times in 12 Posts My Google Map iTrader Rating: (3/100% )	As I figured out, 195/50R15 wasn't close to the stock ST162 size, so I was running on too little diameter wheels :\ But I finally ended up with a set of 16" T23 rims, painted it gold to match my roof, and put on some Kumhos (they were quite good price/value choice): Only problem is, I cannot use the 35mm spacer on the rear wheels anymore, because this rim has lower ET than my former one. Maybe I'm going for a 25mm one. Front is perfect without spacer.