[Mk2] [NA] New Tyres.....which ones

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Andy_MR2_Rev2
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[Mk2] [NA] New Tyres.....which ones

Post by Andy_MR2_Rev2 »

Hi all,

Brand new on here as of today... So apologies if I posted in wrong
Section. Anyway.....

I have a set of Rev3 alloys that have mixed tyres on them, I want a new set
They currently have on (FRONT) 195/50/15 (REAR) 225/50/15

I'm looking for advice on which brand to buy and also size...

I originally thought (FRONT) 205/50/15 (REAR) 225/50/15

Would it be possible to go wider on the back or would this be impractical
Or wrong etc.
Is the front (205) ok??

Thanks to all for any help!!
mr2matt
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Re: [Mk2] [NA] New Tyres.....which ones

Post by mr2matt »

Hi Andy_MR2_Rev2

Have a read through this post from about halfway down page 1 where it will start discussing tyres.

In short though you have a couple of options.

The standard tyres sizes for the mr2 are as follows:

Fronts: 195/55/15

Rears: 225/50/15

However you can fit 20/55/15's on the front, which is what I have done and I find it makes the car much more stable, particularly at higher speeds, and has made my quick cornering much more controlled and precise due to the better grip.

The main 2 tyres makes your can get in the sizes are the Toyo Proxes T1R (standard tyres used by Toyota on this car) or Falken Ziez ZE912/914's,. I believe you can also get Yokohama AD08's in this size however they are more expensive and litle awkward to find. Or you can splash out big and get road legal track tires from Toyo in the form of their R888's

Hope this is of help to you :thumleft:

edit: Also, I wouldn't go wider than 225 on the rear stock rims as they tend to get too much sidewall flex once you step up to 235 width and will make the rear end a bit more unstable when cornering.
Andy_MR2_Rev2
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Re: [Mk2] [NA] New Tyres.....which ones

Post by Andy_MR2_Rev2 »

Hi Matt,

Thanks for your help


Think I'm going to set up with (FRONT) 205/50/15 and (REAR) 225/50/15
Using the Falken Ziez ZE914's, seem to have pretty good reviews etc and a fair price for the quality from Camskill
mr2matt
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Re: [Mk2] [NA] New Tyres.....which ones

Post by mr2matt »

Hi Andy

No problem mate, that's the same set up I'm running except for my fronts are the Ziex ZE912's I think (It's one or the other :lol: )

I personally don't think you'll be disappointed with them, and I use my car daily and drive 'quite' spiritedly at times 8)
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