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blazin_azn · 05-16-2005, 04:44 PM

What is the size i need for my mr2?

i wanna get 17" black rim chrome lips (preferablly 5 spoke)

17x7 (front) 17x8 (back) ?????

im riding on PTballers steelies right now lol

91MR2quickNA · 05-16-2005, 06:56 PM

17x7 up front - 205/45 or 215/45, also dependent on wheel offset

17x8 rear - 225/45 minimum up to what your fenders can take, also dependent on wheel offset

4DMR2t · 05-17-2005, 01:39 AM

There's so many choices.

Are you willing to roll the fenders? or you want what will fit in there without rolling?

blazin_azn · 05-17-2005, 10:38 AM

wus rolling the fenders?

ToyotaTechGeek · 05-17-2005, 11:05 AM

wild. i'm on 17X7's all around on my MKI SC...

***MRQtwinturbo*** · 05-17-2005, 12:22 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by blazin_azn

wus rolling the fenders?

to fit wider tires/rims....sometimes you will have to "roll" your fenders to make room....look at your wheel wheel and look at the fender....theres a little ridge there...that part has to be cut away or "rolled" to make some room.....

blazin_azn · 05-17-2005, 02:02 PM

is yours rolled?

and if i get 17x8 on the back....i have to roll it?

and i preferablly want 5 spoke black rim w/ chrome lips

any brand makes offsets that size for a decent or cheap price?

***MRQtwinturbo*** · 05-17-2005, 03:49 PM

i have 16 x 8's on my rears....rims are perfectly flush with fenders....with my old tires.....225/45/16s...i had no rubbing issues....when i got the 245/45/16s...i will rub on hard bumps....i will need to get my fenders rolled in the future.....with a 17 x 8 rim and the proper offset...you can prolly get a 235 width and not have to roll the fenders...any bigger and you will have to...

4DMR2t · 05-17-2005, 05:25 PM

It mostly depends on offset and tire size.

You are looking to get a 17x8, so I assume you want a fairly fat tire in the back. A 17x8 + 38 should fit nicely on the back with a 235/40/17 tire, without any rubbing issues. Of course, it will give it a slightly "tucked" look in the rear. But should still be pretty close to the fenders.

With this rear, the front should get a 17x7 +30 to +40 (anywhere in there should look ok), with a 215/40/17 tire.

Of course, slight changes can be made here and there, depending on brand and what not.

I personally, recommend rolling the rear fender and sticking a 17x9 back there! Looks a hell of a lot better, if you ask me!

Good luck!
Frank

blazin_azn · 05-18-2005, 05:19 PM

ok here is my other question on top of this....

16" wouldn't look really small on my mr2 rite?

cause i don't want my rims to look shrimpy either...rims are a big investment. once you buy em you can't reallly go back on it ya know?

***MRQtwinturbo*** · 05-18-2005, 10:25 PM

i have 16s....and i think they are too small....would love to get 17s one day....

whiteblur · 05-19-2005, 01:36 AM

i love your mister 2, it's so clean!

91MR2quickNA · 05-19-2005, 05:19 AM

My 16's come right up to the fender on my 2. I have 225/50's in the rear and 205/50's up front. They fill in the gaps nicely. (Lowered by Sportlines)

4DMR2t · 05-19-2005, 12:57 PM

How close the wheels sit to the fender is all determined by wheel width and offset! Rim diameter won't play a role there.

If you're gonna race, stay with 16's. If you just want a nice looking set of wheels, go with 17's or 18's. And 18's will fit the 2. Again, it's all in the offset!