Tire Size?

[B3A5T]

I am about to get rims and tires for the 91 Na mr2 i just bought and i obviously want the back tires to be wider than my front. So, I was wondering how wide of tires (on 18" rims) can i put in the rear without alot of modication (a.k.a cost alot of money)?

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Wait can I even fit 18 inch rims on my mr2?

[MRQtwinturbo]

u can fit 18s no problems....any wider then 235s in size...n u will have rubbing issues depending on what suspension setup ur car has....go with a 9" wide rim if ur going with 18s....but they will slow u down....go with 17s would prolly be better unless u really want the bling...

[RePete]

I had 18" wheels in 255/35 in the rear of my MKII for about half a year and it fit fine. It was a rough ride though and there isn't much sidewall so a bent rim is always around the corner, they're also heavier which can affect handling. 17s are probably the best compromise of performance and looks on the MKII. I find 17s look larger than they are because the car and beltline is low, especially in the front where the fender leaves a great looking bump in the lines of the car which accentuates the wheel well.

IMO, 18s are pushing the bling-bling effect overboard and I did not notice ANY difference when I went to 245/40-17s in the rear (except a nicer ride).

[MRQtwinturbo]

^^u didnt have to roll ur fenders to fit 255s??....n it didnt rub??..is ur car lowered??.....

[RePete]

Originally posted by MRQturbo
^^u didnt have to roll ur fenders to fit 255s??....n it didnt rub??..is ur car lowered??.....

Stock '91 suspension, no rubbing, no rolling of fenders. Offset was ET45 which did the trick.