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The Workshop => Performance Related => Topic started by: keljon on July 4, 2017, 11:26

Title: anyone else running corolla tsport wheels? what tyre sizes you using
Post by: keljon on July 4, 2017, 11:26
my car has corolla tsport wheels with winter tyres so looking to replace with ns2r or similar, i believe the rims are 6j so be interested to know what tyre sizes people are running on these rims
Title: Re: anyone else running corolla tsport wheels? what tyre sizes you using
Post by: m1tch on July 4, 2017, 12:33
The OEM front wheels are 6", are you running 6" width all round? Even the pre facelift cars had slightly wider rears

I found a table with some suggested min and max widths depending on the rim size, I think for a 15x6 wheel most people would be running a 185/55/15 (assuming they are 15s)

 m https://www.tyres-pneus-online.co.uk/ty ... dvice.html (https://www.tyres-pneus-online.co.uk/tyre-equivalence-advice.html) m

Rim width   Minimum tyre width   Ideal tyre width   Maximum tyre width
5.0 Inches   155 mm   165 or 175 mm   185 mm
5.5 Inches   165 mm   175 or 185 mm   195 mm
6.0 Inches   175 mm   185 or 195 mm   205 mm
6.5 Inches   185 mm   195 or 205 mm   215 mm
7.0 Inches   195 mm   205 or 215 mm   225 mm
7.5 Inches   205 mm   215 or 225 mm   235 mm
8.0 Inches   215 mm   225 or 235 mm   245 mm
8.5 Inches   225 mm   235 or 245 mm   255 mm
9.0 Inches   235 mm   245 or 255 mm   265 mm
9.5 Inches   245 mm   255 or 265 mm   275 mm
10.0 Inches   255 mm   265 or 275 mm   285 mm
10.5 Inches   265 mm   275 or 285 mm   295 mm
11.0 Inches   275 mm   285 or 295 mm   305 mm
11.5 Inches   285 mm   295 or 305 mm   315 mm
12.0 Inches   295 mm   305 or 315 mm   325 mm
12.5 Inches   305 mm   315 or 325 mm   335 mm
Title: Re: anyone else running corolla tsport wheels? what tyre sizes you using
Post by: keljon on July 4, 2017, 13:35
apparently they are 6Jx16 ET45
Title: Re: anyone else running corolla tsport wheels? what tyre sizes you using
Post by: keljon on July 4, 2017, 16:15
am thinking the following sizes would work and keep a slight stagger
195 50 16 front
205 50 16 rear
Title: Re: anyone else running corolla tsport wheels? what tyre sizes you using
Post by: keljon on July 4, 2017, 16:22
£273 for T1R tyres fitted .......

OR
Demon Tweeks currently have an offer on
Team Dynamics Pro Race 1.2 Alloy Wheels And Tyres Set Of 415x7 Inch ET30 4x100 PCD 73.1mm Centre Bore Black Gloss With Toyo T1-R 195 50 15
£544.70 delivered
Title: Re: anyone else running corolla tsport wheels? what tyre sizes you using
Post by: McSmallface on April 9, 2021, 20:20
Holy thread revival batman! I'm actually quite surprised why more people don't have t sport wheels on the mr2, they are identical to the fronts in terms of width and offset (but obviously 16" instead of 15") and the rear would just require a spacer to maintain track width and you could maintain the stagger with tire choice.

What am I missing? Are they super heavy or just not peoples cup of tea?
Title: Re: anyone else running corolla tsport wheels? what tyre sizes you using
Post by: 1979scotte on April 9, 2021, 20:29
Quote from: McSmallface on April  9, 2021, 20:20Holy thread revival batman! I'm actually quite surprised why more people don't have t sport wheels on the mr2, they are identical to the fronts in terms of width and offset (but obviously 16" instead of 15") and the rear would just require a spacer to maintain track width and you could maintain the stagger with tire choice.

What am I missing? Are they super heavy or just not peoples cup of tea?

For me the stock wheels represent the best weight Vs price balance.
I actually prefer the 15" pfl sizes as the car feels more alive.
Title: Re: anyone else running corolla tsport wheels? what tyre sizes you using
Post by: McSmallface on April 9, 2021, 21:07
It's just a personal preference thing for me as I prefer multi spoke wheels
Title: Re: anyone else running corolla tsport wheels? what tyre sizes you using
Post by: SV-3 on April 9, 2021, 22:02
Quote from: McSmallface on April  9, 2021, 21:07It's just a personal preference thing for me as I prefer multi spoke wheels
Too much detailing :)
Title: Re: anyone else running corolla tsport wheels? what tyre sizes you using
Post by: McSmallface on April 10, 2021, 06:13
Sorry the original reason for reviving the post was to ask if anyone is currently running them and if so do they have a pic of their car with them on?
Title: Re: anyone else running corolla tsport wheels? what tyre sizes you using
Post by: Joesson on April 10, 2021, 09:33
Quote from: McSmallface on April  9, 2021, 21:07It's just a personal preference thing for me as I prefer multi spoke wheels


I guess you would have loved Wire Wheels, that is until you come to clean them.
Title: Re: anyone else running corolla tsport wheels? what tyre sizes you using
Post by: McSmallface on April 10, 2021, 10:50
I do indeed love wire wheels! and have them on most of my bikes!  ;D
Title: Re: anyone else running corolla tsport wheels? what tyre sizes you using
Post by: Gibla on March 9, 2022, 04:16
Quote from: McSmallface on April  9, 2021, 20:20Holy thread revival batman! I'm actually quite surprised why more people don't have t sport wheels on the mr2, they are identical to the fronts in terms of width and offset (but obviously 16" instead of 15") and the rear would just require a spacer to maintain track width and you could maintain the stagger with tire choice.

What am I missing? Are they super heavy or just not peoples cup of tea?

 Nearly 12 months on, I am planning to put these wheels onto one of my cars. Like yourself, I find these 10 spoke wheels 'pleasing on the eye' and eg can be bought relatively cheaply. The issue of using spacers raises the necessity to use longer bolts to fit the wheel + spacer properly. Currently, I have arrived at this very expensive solution.
https://www.amazon.co.uk/H-R-20245414-Track-Extension/dp/B006529Q5W/ref=sr_1_1?crid=38ERHB92QFWJO&keywords=10mm+wheel+spacers+4x100&pd_rd_r=9d5444a6-a064-4213-ae59-e75a7838ac77&pd_rd_w=QmjYJ&pd_rd_wg=3335M&pf_rd_p=12fdd7ab-d1a4-405e-9f75-dc2bd5677da6&pf_rd_r=6QPT4YMN71DN549B34W8&pid=D4XeqDD&qid=1646798257&sprefix=10mm+spacer+for+4x100+%2Caps%2C194&sr=1-1&vehicle=111-11832-4590-14535--0&vehicleName=Toyota+MR2+III+Convertible+1.8+16V+Vt-i
No doubt vastly cheaper options are available.

Like you, it would be good to see some specs and piccies from some of the members who undoubtedly will have fitted the tsports
Title: Re: anyone else running corolla tsport wheels? what tyre sizes you using
Post by: Gibla on March 9, 2022, 04:58
Same shop,same product

https://www.tunershop.co.uk/h-r-spacer-20mm-20245414-for-toyota-corolla-iq-mr-2-yaris-yaris-verso.html

Postage from Germany surely doesn't account for the near £30 difference?
Title: Re: anyone else running corolla tsport wheels? what tyre sizes you using
Post by: Gibla on March 9, 2022, 05:31
 I suppose there has to be a 1st!

https://mr2-ben.co.uk/products/1478