Need new tyres on my 17''s guidence I seek :D

da_force · 07-15-2009, 04:17 AM

Greetings !

I have searched forum about this issue, but didn't find answer I was looking for

So it's like this, when I bought my sw20, it had 17'' wheels all around with 215/45/17 tyres... and in the spirit of the project itself I need new tyres... I heard that mr's MUST have different tire width.... the rims are 17'' and 7.5J

My questions are as following :

1.) With the width difference in mind, would 215 on the front and 225 on the rear work? how would 225 look ona a 7.5J rim?

2.) Clearence issue... how would 45 tire on a 17'' rim fit, because with that setup I noticed that in front is very litlle space left betwen tire and the round plate on the shocks that hold the spring (I don't know the english expresion

) ??

Thank you!

Cheers!

RePete · 07-15-2009, 04:37 AM

You mean the spring perch. Yes, 215/45-17s are hit and miss, it may work on some tire brands but not on others, also depends on your wheel offset - use 215/40-17 instead.

As for 225s in back, lots of dudes do it - so don't worry about it. It won't look the best but at least you've staggered the tires.

da_force · 07-15-2009, 04:58 AM

Yes, exactly as I tought

thank you!

And what if I would left 215 on the rear, and go 205 on the front... would that fit 7.5 nicely and have funcionality, or would be ugly and miss ??

RePete · 07-15-2009, 03:27 PM

A 205/40? Yeah, that would work fine with a 215 rear, seen that a billion times over - a decent handler too.

As for being ugly, that's purely subjective. Below is a 205/215 setup, looks good to me. I personally don't like the idea of non-staggered wheels/tires on the Mark II. I mean, it shipped like that from the factory, right? Why defeat that special setup? Besides, it looks boss having meaty rear wheels contrasting with slightly narrower fronts, a staggered setup looks like you mean business.

PearlJammzz · 07-15-2009, 04:26 PM

I used to have a set of 17x7 wheels that came w/ my first MR2. Worst setup EVER. Got me some stock 93+ 15'' wheels and the handling was INSANELY better. Better response, traction, ride quality, etc.

I'd almost suggest picking up a cheap set of properly staggered wheels if you can afford it. If not, staggering tires will help a bit at least

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da_force · 07-22-2009, 05:23 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by RePete

A 205/40? Yeah, that would work fine with a 215 rear, seen that a billion times over - a decent handler too.

http://www.bcmr2.com/images/members/redtwo.jpg

Yup that's the way I will go

205/40 front, 215/40 rear

Thank you for your advices

Cheers!

EL PAALO · 07-23-2009, 01:17 AM

I'd use 205/40 17 front and 225/45 17 (actually I'd buy new wheels).

Don't Worry, It's Just Me · 07-23-2009, 03:38 AM

i have 17x7 all around with a 45 offset. i have 235/45 on the rear (wich are too tall) but im gonna do 215/35 on the front and 235/40 on the back. besides theres NO WAY im getting rid of these rims.

Raptor13x · 07-23-2009, 06:53 AM

+1 vote for selling the wheels and buying staggered ones. I wouldn't go narrower than 8" in the back, nor would I stagger the sizes front to back less than 20mm.

07-15-2009, 04:17 AM	#1 (permalink)
da_force Stance Seeker Join Date: May 2009 Location: Croatia, Zagreb Posts: 140 Thanks: 3 Thanked 5 Times in 5 Posts iTrader Rating: (1/100% )	Need new tyres on my 17''s guidence I seek :D Greetings ! I have searched forum about this issue, but didn't find answer I was looking for So it's like this, when I bought my sw20, it had 17'' wheels all around with 215/45/17 tyres... and in the spirit of the project itself I need new tyres... I heard that mr's MUST have different tire width.... the rims are 17'' and 7.5J My questions are as following : 1.) With the width difference in mind, would 215 on the front and 225 on the rear work? how would 225 look ona a 7.5J rim? 2.) Clearence issue... how would 45 tire on a 17'' rim fit, because with that setup I noticed that in front is very litlle space left betwen tire and the round plate on the shocks that hold the spring (I don't know the english expresion ) ?? Thank you! Cheers!

07-23-2009, 01:17 AM	#7 (permalink)
EL PAALO Wheels make the car. Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: San Marcos, TX Posts: 2,671 Thanks: 4 Thanked 86 Times in 82 Posts My Google Map iTrader Rating: (3/100% )	I'd use 205/40 17 front and 225/45 17 (actually I'd buy new wheels). __________________ WHEELSPECS.COM - a ridiculous number of wheel pics & links

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07-15-2009, 04:37 AM	#2 (permalink)
RePete No Frills Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Western Canada Posts: 3,904 Thanks: 0 Thanked 254 Times in 244 Posts Blog Entries: 5 iTrader Rating: (3/100% )	You mean the spring perch. Yes, 215/45-17s are hit and miss, it may work on some tire brands but not on others, also depends on your wheel offset - use 215/40-17 instead. As for 225s in back, lots of dudes do it - so don't worry about it. It won't look the best but at least you've staggered the tires.

07-15-2009, 04:58 AM	#3 (permalink)
da_force Stance Seeker Join Date: May 2009 Location: Croatia, Zagreb Posts: 140 Thanks: 3 Thanked 5 Times in 5 Posts iTrader Rating: (1/100% )	Yes, exactly as I tought thank you! And what if I would left 215 on the rear, and go 205 on the front... would that fit 7.5 nicely and have funcionality, or would be ugly and miss ??

07-15-2009, 03:27 PM	#4 (permalink)
RePete No Frills Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Western Canada Posts: 3,904 Thanks: 0 Thanked 254 Times in 244 Posts Blog Entries: 5 iTrader Rating: (3/100% )	A 205/40? Yeah, that would work fine with a 215 rear, seen that a billion times over - a decent handler too. As for being ugly, that's purely subjective. Below is a 205/215 setup, looks good to me. I personally don't like the idea of non-staggered wheels/tires on the Mark II. I mean, it shipped like that from the factory, right? Why defeat that special setup? Besides, it looks boss having meaty rear wheels contrasting with slightly narrower fronts, a staggered setup looks like you mean business.

07-15-2009, 04:26 PM	#5 (permalink)
PearlJammzz Cage Fighter Join Date: Feb 2006 Posts: 2,115 Thanks: 9 Thanked 74 Times in 69 Posts My Google Map iTrader Rating: (7/100% )	I used to have a set of 17x7 wheels that came w/ my first MR2. Worst setup EVER. Got me some stock 93+ 15'' wheels and the handling was INSANELY better. Better response, traction, ride quality, etc. I'd almost suggest picking up a cheap set of properly staggered wheels if you can afford it. If not, staggering tires will help a bit at least .

07-23-2009, 03:38 AM	#8 (permalink)
Don't Worry, It's Just Me I'll have skills someday! Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Hopkins, MN Posts: 923 Thanks: 23 Thanked 10 Times in 10 Posts iTrader Rating: (5/100% )	i have 17x7 all around with a 45 offset. i have 235/45 on the rear (wich are too tall) but im gonna do 215/35 on the front and 235/40 on the back. besides theres NO WAY im getting rid of these rims.

07-23-2009, 06:53 AM	#9 (permalink)
Raptor13x Legendary Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Farmington Hills, MI Posts: 3,997 Thanks: 7 Thanked 44 Times in 37 Posts My Google Map iTrader Rating: (5/100% )	+1 vote for selling the wheels and buying staggered ones. I wouldn't go narrower than 8" in the back, nor would I stagger the sizes front to back less than 20mm.