Difficulty finding tyres for Facelift MR2

Started by Wilf, February 4, 2012, 18:13

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Wilf

Front 185 55 R15
Rear 215 45 R16

So no problem getting tyres generally, but getting the same on all wheels seems challenging.  
I know people like the Toyos, but I can't find the right sizes in a brand that people have recommended.

What do others do?

Thanks,

Wilf

markiii

#1
you will struggle with the rears, widen your search to 225/40/16 and it gets easier
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Wilf

#2
Thanks.

Wont the rolling radius difference cause issues with the speedo and millage?  Do people just not worry about it?

Treboeth

#3
 m http://www.alloywheels.com/TyreCalc.asp m

compare sizes here to show speedo differences.

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