about buying rims

[iaminmn]

i have a 91 mr2. i want to have 17" on the back and the tire size is 225 and 16" on the front tire size is 215. so how can i find out what tires szie for what rims. or i can put any tires on any different rims? thanks. i dont know what kind rims i will get yet, but im start looking already.

also i looked some rims like 17x7.5 and 17x8. is the second number tells me the tire or what number i look so i know what size of the tire i can put on? thanks a lot!!

[tHa kNiGHt FaLL]

Ok, Tires goes like this...

215 / 40 R17

215 = Tire Width In Millimeters
40 = Tire Height In Millimeters
Radial 17 = Tire Diameter In Inches

Now Your Measurement Is 17 x 7.5 or 17 x 8.0

These Are Rim Measurements...

17 = Rim Diameter In Inches
7.5 = Rim Width In Inches

7.5 = 190 Millimeters
8.0 = 203 Millimeters

Now Rim Diameter and Tire Diameter Must Match... R17 W/ 17's 16's W/ 16's... But Width And Height Can Vary Depending On The Performance Value Your Looking For.

7.5 = 190 Millimeters
8.0 = 203 Millimeters

These Are A Direct Fit, The Tires Can Be Stretched To A Certain Limit, But I Don't Know The Extremes. I Imagine 235 Is Pretty Much The Limit For An 8 Inch Rim...

Height Really Doesn't Matter 40 Is Your Typical "Low Profile" Anything Smaller And Your Riding Rubber Bands. Also The Numbers ID Is Accurate But A Tire Shop Will Give The Best Information Regarding The Limits...

[Zz_005_zZ]

You definately have the right idea on the rims. 17's in the front and 16's in the rear. Gonna give u that nice stance, and aggressive look. The problem I found is that most manufacturers make their rims 16" and down or 17" and up... So when u find a good wheel in 16 and 17 " let me know!!

[Raising Arizona]

Originally Posted by Zz_005_zZ

You definately have the right idea on the rims. 17's in the front and 16's in the rear. Gonna give u that nice stance, and aggressive look. The problem I found is that most manufacturers make their rims 16" and down or 17" and up... So when u find a good wheel in 16 and 17 " let me know!!

I think you got hat backwards ...

Ya let us know what you decided. I live in NW Metro (Minneapolis), if you need some ideas I have a couple different combos. 17 x 7 (f) and 17 x 9 (r) and then 17 x 7.5 (f) and 17 x 9.5 (r).

[DjJester88]

Since your on the topic about rims, what is the bolt pattern? 5x100? or 5x114?

[MRQtwinturbo]

5 x 114

[moogleX]

http://www.ronalusa.com/cars.html
neat little site i found that has bolt patterns for most major cars. and yes, the Mr2 is 114.3 which is actually pretty common

[tHa kNiGHt FaLL]

and usually to stagger rim sizes its costs alot more to break up a set...

[iaminmn]

thanks a lot!!!! this is so help!!!! i do have something to pick and i think i will ask discount tires to buy them for me, i think they are cheaper. is it a good idea?

[Zz_005_zZ]

Yip I did get that backwards, lmao oops

[iaminmn]

here is the rims i will buy, but i dont know if they are good looking on my car....
http://www.discounttiredirect.com/di...ager.offset=50
the 5 zigens...

[Zz_005_zZ]

those look nice, and they will look sweet on ur car, good price, and a good namebrand, I just prefer a polished or chrome lip on my wheels, which u have to pay dearly for!!

[iaminmn]

ya there is some other problems now. i dont think its easy to find 16 and 17 for a set. i been looking online a lot . what i like is only 16 for four or 17 for four. should i just go for 4 17s then? or 4 16s???

[tHa kNiGHt FaLL]

like i said... you can find some rim dealers that will split a set... but it cost alot more...

[Zz_005_zZ]

that really all depends on the type of rim iaminmn, Some rims look waaay too big as 17's on that car, but some look just right. The 16's will be a little bit lighter, and cost u less money, and less money as in tires too. But I wouldn't be happy unless I got 16's in the front, and 17's in the back